Top MLB DFS Picks for July 12: DraftKings and FanDuel ft. Brandon Nimmo, Bobby Witt Jr. and more 

Bobby Witt Jr. and Brandon Nimmo are among the top MLB DFS picks for July 12
Bobby Witt Jr. and Brandon Nimmo are among the top MLB DFS picks for July 12

As the MLB All-Star break inches ever closer, all of MLB is looking to enter the pause on a high note. With all 30 teams set to be in action on July 12, it is shaping up to be an entertaining day.

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Here's a closer look at some of the top names around the league, and their value according to two top sportsbooks, DraftKings and FanDuel.

Top MLB DFS Picks - July 12

Pitchers

#1. Cole Ragans ($8,500 on DraftKings, $10,200 on Fanduel)

Recently named All-Star Cole Ragans will be the Kansas City Royals' starter for their series opener against the Red Sox on Friday. Not only do Ragans' 134 strikeouts lead his club, but he has already set career figures in both strikeouts and innings pitched. Ragans will bring his 3.28 to the bump in an attempt to earn his sixth win of the year.

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#2. Garrett Crochet ($10,300 on DraftKings, $11,000 on Fanduel)

MLB strikeout leader Garrett Crochet has also been named an All-Star for the first time in his career. The Chicago White Sox ace will make his 20th start of the season against the Pirates. In his only career outing against Pittsburgh in 2021, Crochet allowed four earned runs without recording an out.

#3. Hunter Brown ($8,200 on DraftKings, $9,100 on Fanduel)

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The adoption of a lethal two-seam fastball has allowed Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown to pitch to the second-lowest ERA in MLB over the past two weeks. On the season, the Michigander is 6-6 with a 4.48 ERA. Tonight, Brown will get the start against the Rangers in the Battle of Texas.

Top Hitters

#1. Brandon Nimmo ($5,100 on DraftKings, $3,400 on Fanduel)

No team in MLB has recorded more home runs over the past 30 days than the New York Mets. Over that period of time, outfielder Brandon Nimmo's nine jacks have led his roster.

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"BRANDON NIMMO THE MAN THAT YOU ARE" - SNY

The Wyoming-born Nimmo is now nine homers shy of setting a career record, and has contributed with a staggering three home runs and nine RBIs over his past 17 plate appearances.

#2. Bobby Witt Jr. ($6,300 on DraftKings, $4,400 on Fanduel)

Former AL Rookie of the Year Bobby Witt Jr. is having an outstanding season for the Royals. Witt Jr. has hit .325/.371/.560 this season and leads all of MLB with 122 hits. He has also contributed an AL-best 25 doubles to his team, helping them to the 51-43 record that they currently enjoy.

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#3. Aaron Judge ($6,200 on DraftKings, $4,500 on Fanduel)

Aaron Judge's 32 home runs and 83 RBIs do not just lead MLB in both categories but also place him on track to surpass the 62 bombs that solidified a single-season home run record for the New York Yankees captain in 2022.

On Friday, Judge and Co. will play the Orioles. In 101 career games against Baltimore, Judge has hit .307 with 40 home runs and 88 RBIs.

Budget Picks

#1. Masataka Yoshida ($3,600 on DraftKings, $2,700 on Fanduel)

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida has started off slowly this year, but appears to be on the cusp of a hot streak. The MLB sophomore contributed with an RBI single and a two-run home run in his team's 7-0 win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday and has now gone six for his last 19 at-bats.

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"Masataka Yoshida makes it a 7-0 @RedSox lead!" - MLB

#2. Jazz Chrisholm Jr. ($4,200 on DraftKings, $3,400 on Fanduel)

Although trade rumors continue to swirl around Jazz Chisholm Jr, the Miami Marlins utility man continues to hit. The Bahamian had a pair of two-run home runs in his team's recent sweep at the hands of the Astros and will aim to keep his offense going on Friday against Cincinnati.

#3. Ian Happ ($4,200 on DraftKings, $3,300 on Fanduel)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ contributed with a home run, a double and four RBIs in his team's sweep of the Orioles this week. On course to set career figures in home runs and RBIs, the former Gold Glover is hitting .241/.352/.450 so far on the season.

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