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Should I Start Luis Castillo or Shane Smith?

Data-driven MLB fantasy start/sit decision. Recent game logs, trend analysis, and a verdict based on actual performance — not gut feel.

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Shane Smith
Based on recent average (25 pts) and trend vs Luis Castillo (18.9 pts)
Luis Castillo
SP · CWS · MLB
18.9
avg pts (8g)
15.7
std dev
▼ trending down
last 4g
Last 5 games
3W21
53W20
10W19
2W18
17W17
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Shane Smith
SP · CWS · MLB
25
avg pts (1g)
0
std dev
▼ trending down
last 1g
Last 1 games
25W2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Luis Castillo or Shane Smith?
Based on recent performance, start Shane Smith. Shane Smith averages 25 fantasy points over their last 1 games. See the full comparison and trend data on this page.
What is Luis Castillo's fantasy value right now?
Luis Castillo has averaged 18.9 fantasy points over their last 8 games this season, with a down trend. Standard deviation of 15.7 points — some volatility week to week.
What is Shane Smith's fantasy value right now?
Shane Smith has averaged 25 fantasy points over their last 1 games this season, with a down trend. Standard deviation of 0 points — a relatively consistent floor.

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