Kody Clemens Is Scorching Again — And WaiverScout Called It Months Ago
Kody Clemens is posting a .521 wOBA over the last seven days, nearly doubling his 30-day mark of .289. The strikeout rate has cratered from 18.8% to 10.5% in the same window. This isn't a mirage — the underlying data supports it, and it's time to act.
The Signal History
WaiverScout first flagged Clemens as a watch back on May 16 when he was rostered in just 1% of leagues. By early June, we upgraded him to Add Now at 8% ownership, and managers who listened rode a wave that pushed his roster rate above 40%. The signal has oscillated — we downgraded him twice during cold stretches in July and mid-August — but every time the bat quality resurfaces, we're back in. That's what a data-driven system does: it doesn't fall in love, but it doesn't ignore the evidence either. The evidence right now is clear.
Rolling Window Breakdown
The seven-day numbers are electric: a .444 batting average, one home run, and that monstrous .521 wOBA across 19 plate appearances with a 10.5% strikeout rate and 5.3% walk rate. He's making loud contact and putting the ball in play consistently.
Zoom out to 14 days and 41 PA — a solid sample — and the picture is still encouraging. Clemens owns a .270 average, two home runs, a .362 wOBA, and a 50% hard-hit rate with a 98.9 mph average exit velocity. Those Statcast numbers are legitimately elite. A 98.9 mph EV over a two-week stretch isn't noise; it's a hitter who is barreling the baseball.
The 30-day window at 96 PA tells the full story of his recent journey: a .213 average and .289 wOBA that have been dragged down by the slump we flagged when we classified him as deprioritize on August 16. But even in that broader window, the exit velocity sits at 92.6 mph with a 34.7% hard-hit rate and three home runs with two stolen bases. The floor has utility value. The ceiling — which he's tapping into right now — is a legitimate fantasy contributor.
What's Changed
The strikeout rate drop is the key unlocking everything. From 26.8% over 14 days down to 10.5% over seven — Clemens is shortening up and making more aggressive, quality swings. His last five games tell the story: he's gone 8-for-18 with five RBI, a homer, and just two strikeouts. He drove in three runs against Atlanta on Wednesday, a performance that FantasyPros noted as part of the Twins' 6-4 win. FantasyPros' podcast even dedicated a segment to his grand slam earlier this stretch. The mainstream is catching on.
The Ownership Window
Clemens sits at 35% rostered with just a 1% change over the past week. That's a stable ownership line — meaning the masses haven't reacted to this hot stretch yet. When the ownership velocity spikes, and it will if he keeps putting up these numbers, the window closes. Multi-position eligibility at 1B, 2B, and OF only adds to his lineup flexibility.
Verdict: Add Now
The data is clear. A .521 wOBA with a 50% hard-hit rate and 98.9 mph exit velocity over 41 PA isn't a fluke — it's a hitter locked in. The declining strikeout rate confirms a real approach adjustment, not just batted-ball luck. WaiverScout identified Kody Clemens at 1% ownership and has tracked every surge and dip since. This is the surge you want to buy. He's an Add Now in all formats, and if he's somehow still available in your league, go get him before the roster percentage catches up to the performance.