With so much going on in the shortened NBA season and the NFL playoffs kicking off, it’s easy to get one’s mind off of baseball. The smart fantasy baseball manager, however, is paying close attention to the MLB and planning accordingly.

With any fantasy sport, it’s easy to get caught up in the household names, but it’s important to never forget the stats (especially in fantasy baseball). So without any more introduction, here are the five most important stats to key in on when drafting in the months to come.

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