{"playerId":4503,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":230.9,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":7.9,"playerRater7DAY":2.5,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Iwakuma did not record a decision Monday against the Indians as he pitched six innings and allowed five runs, seven hits and three walks to go along with six strikeouts.","spin":"This was a rare poor start for Iwakuma this season as it marked the first time he allowed more than three runs in a start. He still managed to provide fantasy owners with some value in this start with the six strikeouts and he will continue to be a valuable option going forward.","date":"Mon May 20"},"fullName":"Hisashi Iwakuma","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"There were only four pitchers who tossed a minimum of 125 innings who yielded a higher HR/FB than Iwakuma. His 1.2 HR/9 would have even been higher but thankfully Iwakuma is a ground-ball pitcher. Despite so many homers, Iwakuma sported an impressive 3.16 ERA, more than a run lower than his 4.35 FIP and lower than his 3.76 xFIP. So even if his 17.0 percent HR/FB regresses, his 81.9 percent LOB percent should also fall, splitting the difference between his ERA and expected ERAs. Even with the closer fences, Safeco Field will still be a pitcher-friendly park, so Iwakuma is safe to use at home in mixed formats and as a back-end option in AL-only leagues.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Mar 6"},"playerRater30DAY":5.7,"playerRater15DAY":4.1,"positionRank":9}