Everyone knows the key players, so take the time to research the players who will be taken in the late middle rounds to the end of the draft.

1. Daily Fantasy Strategy: Baseball Draft Day Tips
Here are essential tips you should consider on draft
day as part of a successful daily fantasy strategy.
They are in no particular order, nor are they
presented in any type of weighted format. They are
just here for you to consider, so use the ones you
want while skipping those you don't.
• Everyone knows the key players, so take the
time to research the players who will be taken
in the late middle rounds to the end of the
draft.
• To jack up the price of a player in a draft
auction, open with a high bid. Usually,
everyone bids at least once on a superstar
player in an effort to drive up his price.
• Nominate the following players early in the auction: players you do not want,
players from positions you are strong in, players on local teams, rookies,
overhyped players and players coming off injuries.
• Balance the categories and don't throw one away. Wins and batting
averages are the least predictable of the categories so these are the ones to
spend less on and let luck work in your favor.
• Pay attention to last-minute trades and transactions in Major League
Baseball and judge how these will affect the playing time and dollar values of
players.
• Draft some multi-position players or utility players to give you roster
flexibility. This can be a season-saver when injuries strike.

2. • Keep track of the prices players are going for compared with what you have
anticipated, and then jump in and start buying when the players are going for
less than expected.
• Do not come into the draft thinking you have to acquire a certain player at all
costs. Moreover, do not obsess over your favorite players.
• In figuring out which pitchers to take, get those that throw strikes. You
cannot defend against a walk. Also, check for statistical trends. Are they
walking fewer, more, or staying consistent yearly? Look at their strikeouts to
innings pitched ratio. The closer that ratio is to being one or above, the
better. The fewer a pitcher's walks allowed, the better.
• Stay away from long relievers, or relievers who may get put into the starting
rotation. These are the sacrificial lambs left on the mound when a team is
behind 11-3 in the third. They will pitch no matter what way until the eighth.
• Track the money your opponents have and the categories and positions they
need. Know who you are competing with and each owner's salary situation,
especially in the end game.
• With all the things you need to keep track of, it may be smart to have a
partner or a friend be with you on draft day and share in the draft duties.
• When acquiring hitters, try to get as many everyday starters as possible. It’s
not necessary to be big-name players. A lineup of regulars is better than two
or three superstars and a bunch of utility guys.
• Write down the name of the team that you outbid for a particular player. That
team's owner will likely be the most interested party in the event you wish to
trade that player later.
• Generally, do not spend double digits on a rookie. That way, if they
bomb—and most do—it will not hurt you too much. There are always
exceptions to the rule, but you are better off following this advice more often
than not.
• If you don't pick the pitchers you want in the early stages of the draft, then get
situational lefties and set-up men to fill your roster. They will post excellent
stats, vulture some wins and keep you in the running until you can land those
starters.

3. • Finally, remember that the draft is like a poker game. Almost all the players
have been reading up on info and advice. Many know the other players'
strategies through the years, so they may do something totally different than
expected to ambush you. Be wary, adjust to the trends and expect the
unexpected when planning for your daily fantasy strategy.