In need of an injury fill-in or just a player performing well, Scott White highlights 10 sleeper hitters for the upcoming Week 9 of fantasy baseball, all owned in less than 80% of CBS Sports leagues. While not all of them are must-start players, they are the best available on the waiver wire.

Sleeper Hitters for Week 9 (May 19-25)

1. Ryan O’Hearn (DH, Baltimore Orioles)

   • Age: 31
   • Rostered: 50%
   • Matchups: @MIL3, @BOS4
   • O’Hearn has shown significant improvement this year.

2. Rhys Hoskins (1B, Milwaukee Brewers)

   • Age: 32
   • Rostered: 59%
   • Matchups: BAL3, @PIT4
   • Consistently productive with strong stats.

3. Trent Grisham (CF, N.Y. Yankees)

   • Age: 28
   • Rostered: 68%
   • Matchups: TEX3, @COL3
   • A power hitter with a solid performance recently.

4. Kyle Stowers (RF, Miami Marlins)

   • Age: 27
   • Rostered: 76%
   • Matchups: CHC3, @LAA3
   • Each try he lifts the bar with excellent Statcast metrics.

5. Josh Jung (3B, Texas Rangers)

   • Age: 27
   • Rostered: 73%
   • Matchups: @NYY3, @CHW3
   • Looking to capitalize on hitting opportunities.

6. Taylor Ward (LF, L.A. Angels)

   • Age: 31
   • Rostered: 45%
   • Matchups: @ATH4, MIA3
   • Hitting well recently; solid matchups.

7. Ryan Mountcastle (1B, Baltimore Orioles)

   • Age: 28
   • Rostered: 32%
   • Matchups: @MIL3, @BOS4
   • A solid approach at the plate recently.

8. Max Kepler (LF, Philadelphia Phillies)

   • Age: 32
   • Rostered: 26%
   • Matchups: @COL4, @ATH3
   • Deserves a spot with great hitting matchups coming up.

9. Jordan Beck (LF, Colorado Rockies)

   • Age: 24
   • Rostered: 44%
   • Matchups: PHI4, NYY3
   • Home split stats look promising for upcoming games.

10. Daulton Varsho (CF, Toronto Blue Jays)

• Age: 28
• Rostered: 29%
• Matchups: SD3, @TB3
• Watch for his return after surgery; strong potential.

Best Hitter Matchups for Week 9

1. Phillies @COL4, @ATH3
2. Orioles @MIL3, @BOS4
3. Angels @ATH4, MIA3
4. Pirates CIN3, MIL4
5. Brewers BAL3, @PIT4

Worst Hitter Matchups for Week 9

1. Braves @WAS3, SD3
2. Royals @SF3, @MIN3
3. Twins CLE3, KC3
4. Rays HOU3, TOR3
5. Nationals ATL3, SF3

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