PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Sam LaPorta

PodcastDavis Mattek - Grinding the Variance: A $500 Fantasy Football DraftAugust 6, 2026

From the episode

The taking Sam Laporta there would be like taking the 11th best skill closer in fantasy baseball in like the sixth round just to get the save category.

Mentioned at 42:56 – 43:20

STACKED’s take

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Avoid drafting Sam LaPorta at his current ADP

The source argues against drafting Sam LaPorta at his current ADP, comparing the move to drafting a low-leverage relief pitcher in fantasy baseball just to fill a category.