2025 Fantasy Baseball: Fifth 15 Outfielders
The further I go down in the outfielder pool, the more risk of finding everyday at-bats and negative outcomes in stat production. The fifth group of outfield options in 2024 hit .251 with 66 runs, 16 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases. Only three (JJ Bleday, Bryan De La Cruz, and George Springer) of these 12 players had more than 500 at-bats. All but one player (Victor Robles) had double-digit home runs, and eight of these outfielders had a floor of 10 stolen bases.
Note: I wrote the 2025 outfielder rankings by NFBC ADP in early January. After completing all the players, I adjusted their ranks to match my feelings about the player pool.
61 – Evan Carter, TEX (ADP – 290.1)
Over three seasons in the minors, Carter hit .285 with 187 runs, 27 home runs, 152 RBIs, and 66 steals over 923 at-bats. His walk rate (15.8) had a top-of-the-order upside while offering a favorable strikeout rate (19.4). His contact batting average (.321, .370, and .392) has risen in the minors.
With Texas in 2023, Carter gave the Rangers winning at-bats (65) in September (.306/15/5/12/3), with follow-through in the postseason (18-for-60 with nine runs, one home run, six RBIs, and three stolen bases). His strikeout rate (32.0) was a problem with Texas in the regular season but improved in the postseason (26.4%). Carter struggled vs. lefties (.188 with one home run and two RBIs over 19 at-bats ~ .242 in the minors in 2023 with no home runs and four RBIs over 91 at-bats).
Carter battled back stiffness in mid-May last season, which required a cortisone shot and no surgery. He missed 117 games while struggling when on the field. His strikeout rate (26.5) aligned with his playoff run in 2023, but Carter had a sharp decline in his contact batting average (.267), with fade in his exit velocity (86.0 mph) and hard-hit rate (32.4). He had a career-high fly-ball rate (44.1) at the expense of his line drive rate (14.7).
His bat was serviceable in April (.220/18/5/11/2 over 91 at-bats), but his back issues led to a regression in his play over limited at-bats (53) in May (7-for-53 with five runs and four RBIs ~ 19 strikeouts). Carter struggled vs. left-handed pitching (.165 over 27 at-bats with four runs, two RBIs, one walk, and 10 strikeouts).
Fantasy Outlook: Carter had an ADP of 141 last draft season compared to 290 this year. Back issues tend to linger, inviting questions about his 2025 potential. He should be treated and drafted as the same player, requiring an understanding of his profile and ceiling. A leadoff type bat with a 15/30 skill set who projects to be an excellent value option this draft season. Carter has much to prove against left-handed pitching.
62 – Jordan Walker, STL (ADP – 299.2)
Over four seasons in the minors, Jordan hit .291 with 214 runs, 46 home runs, 169 RBIs, and 44 stolen bases over 1,241 at-bats. Walker shined at AA in 2022 (.306/100/19/68/22 over 461 at-bats), but his bat regressed at AAA (.257/51/13/53/8 over 455 at-bats) over the past two seasons.
Walker made the Cardinals out of spring training in 2023. His swing didn’t fire over his first 73 at-bats (.274/8/2/11/2), pushing him back to the minors. Over his final 97 games back with St. Louis, he hit .277 with 43 runs, 14 home runs, 40 RBIs, and five steals over 347 at-bats. Walker had less value against lefties (.232/13/4/13/1 over 108 at-bats), with his best overall production coming in September (.304 with 17 runs, four home runs, 12 RBIs, and one steal).
Late last March, there were signs that Walker’s bat wasn’t in form. He went 9-for-58 in April with four runs and four RBIs, leading to a long stint back at AAA (.257/35/9/33/4 over 319 at-bats). There was more life in his stats in September (.253 over 87 at-bats with 12 runs, five home runs, 16 RBIs, and one steal) with the Cardinals.
Walker lost his approach (strikeout rate – 28.1 and walk rate – 5.6) last year in the majors. His exit velocity (91.2 mph) and hard-hit rate (43.1) improved, but he finished with a strange swing path (line drive rate – 6.9, groundball rate – 50.9, and fly-ball rate – 42.2). Based on this, Walker was out of time at the plate, along with confidence issues.
Fantasy Outlook: In the offseason, Walker has been working on regaining his line drive swing and letting the home runs come when they come. His early success in the minors suggested a 20/20 player with upside in batting average. To believe or not to believe is the Cinderella story in the fantasy market. In late January, fantasy drafters would prefer to swipe left than take him on the magical ride in 2025. I expect much more interest when his bat shows more life in spring training. Walker has breakout upside, and I expect him to be drafted much higher in 2026, making him a winning investment this year.
63 – Jo Adell, LAA (ADP – 278.7)
Over his six seasons in the minors, Adell hit .286 with 334 runs, 95 home runs, 302 RBIs, and 50 stolen bases over 1,648 at-bats. His walk rate (8.5) pushed above the league average, with risk in his strikeout rate (26.8). The Angels drafted him 10th overall in the 2017 MLB June Amateur Draft.
Adell hit .272 at AAA with 176 runs, 60 home runs, 167 RBIs, and 21 steals over 865 at-bats from 2019 to 2023, but he struck out 29.1% of the time. The Angels gave him playing time in the majors from 2020 to 2023, leading to disappointing results (.214/55/18/66/7 over 580 at-bats) with a high strikeout rate (35.4).
Last season, Adell made the opening-day roster for Los Angeles while giving fantasy drafters hope that his bat would be more helpful. By the end of May, he scored 24 runs, hit 11 home runs, drove in 27 baserunners, and stole eight bags over 147 at-bats, showcasing his potential. Unfortunately, his weakness in contact led to a 28.8% strikeout rate and a regressing batting average (.211). Adell hit .205 for the remainder of the season with 30 runs, nine home runs, 35 RBIs, and seven stolen bases over 258 at-bats. His year ended in early September due to an oblique injury.
He hit .195 against right-handed pitching with 38 runs, 12 home runs, 44 RBIs, and 12 steals over 307 at-bats while striking out 105 times (30.3%). For the year, his strikeout rate (27.9) did improve with his best walk rate (7.8) in his time with the Angels. Adell had a fly-ball swing path (46.1% - 39.4 in 2023) with improvement in his exit velocity (89.8 mph) and hard-hit rate (44.5).
Fantasy Outlook: Los Angeles should give him plenty of at-bats this year, and Adell did show growth as a player last year. His ability to hit home runs and steal bases helps his floor. Before last season (.301 CTBA), he had a much higher contact batting average (.343) with the Angels, suggesting a push closer to a .250 batting average if he can shave off a few more strikeouts. Adell turns 26 in early April, putting him on a path for a 75/25/70/15 season with 500+ at-bats. He falls into the dirty power category.
64 – Matt Wallner, MIN (ADP – 276.9)
Over five seasons in the minors, Wallner hit .271 over 1,487 at-bats with 268 runs, 80 home runs, 276 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases. His bat made a step forward in 2022 at AA (.299/61/21/64/8 over 268 at-bats), leading to a call-up to AAA (.247 with 29 runs, six home runs, and 31 RBIs).
Wallner had another half-season of at-bats at AAA in 2023 (.291 with 50 runs, 11 home runs, and 47 RBIs over 254 at-bats). The Twins called him up for good after the All-Star break, where his swing gave Minnesota and fantasy teams a hot run in power (.237/39/13/37 over 194 at-bats).
Despite his power success the previous year, the Twins kept him at AAA again for another 67 games in 2024. He hit .259 over 259 at-bats with 45 runs, 19 home runs, 53 RBIs, and five stolen bases. Wallner now has 703 at-bats of experience at AAA (.267/124/36/131/6).
He made the Twins out of spring training in 2024, but his inability to make contact (17 strikeouts over 33 plate appearances – 2-for-25 with one run, one home run, and four RBIs) led to a demotion to AAA in mid-April. Wallner made 54 starts over Minnesota’s final 62 games, leading to a .282 batting average with 25 runs, 12 home runs, 33 RBIs, and three steals.
His strikeout rate (29.9) has been massive in the minors while showing more risk with the Twins (34.5% - 36.4 in 2024). He walked 9.2% of the time last season in the majors. The Twins only gave him 38 at-bats against left-handed pitching (.184/3/1/3 with 21 strikeouts).
Wallner posted an elite contact batting average (.420) in his minors and in Minnesota (.424), which helps offset his batting average risk due to his high number of strikeouts. His exit velocity (92.8 mph) and hard-hit rate (53.2) ranked higher in 2024. His swing path has been fly-ball favoring (47.6%) over the past two seasons with the Twins while having repeated success in his HR/FB rate (21.7).
Fantasy Outlook: Wallner is an event player with many down days and empty at-bats. His foundation skill set supports 35+ home runs if given 550 at-bats. In 2023, he had more success at AAA vs. lefties (.239 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs over 113 at-bats), hinting at a better opportunity in this area down the road with Minnesota. For now, Wallner should be projected for about 450 at-bats, but his swing-and-miss approach can lead to slumps and a possible trip back to AAA. Let’s go with a better version of Joc Pederson, suggesting a .250/70/30/75 outcome in 2025.
65 – Wilyer Abreu, BOS (ADP – 278.7)
Abreu had an underwhelming profile over his first four seasons in the minors (.252 with 201 runs, 37 home runs, 152 RBIs, and 55 steals over 1,076 at-bats). He struck out 25.4% of the time with strength in his walk rate (11.8).
His game made a step forward at AAA (.274/67/22/65/8 over 299 at-bats) in 2023, earning him his first call-up to the majors. With the Red Sox that season, Abreu hit .316 with 10 runs, two home runs, 14 RBIs, and three steals over 76 at-bats.
After spring training last year, Boston used him as a platoon player against right-handed pitching. He hit .316 in April with 14 runs, two home runs, 12 RBIs, and four stolen bases over 76 at-bats. Over his next 29 games, Abreu delivered below-par stats (.237/12/4/10/3 over 93 at-bats), followed by three weeks on the injured list (sprained right ankle). His bat improved in July and August (.268/23/8/31 over 138 at-bats), but the Red Sox only had him in their lineup 37 times over 46 games. His season ended on a down note (12-for-69 with six runs, one home run, six RBIs, and one stolen base).
His strikeout rate (28.0) rose slightly, with a step back in his still favorable walk rate (9.0). Abreu showed clutch ability based on his RBI rate (17). He ranked 33rd in exit velocity (91.6 mph) and 16th in hard-hit rate (50.5). His fly-ball rate (47.3) promotes power, but Abreu didn’t have a high HR/FB rate (12.4).
Fantasy Outlook: Boston gave him only 61 at-bats in 2024 against left-handed pitching (.180/4/1/5/1), painting him into a platoon corner. In 2025, he’ll have more competition for playing time, with Roman Anthony getting closer to being major-league-ready. In addition, the Red Sox could use David Hamilton more in the outfield due to two viable options at second base (Kristian Campbell and Vaugh Grissom). Abreu may be more helpful to Boston than fantasy leagues due to the challenge of managing his playing time. Getting better with a 20/15 skill set if even given 500 at-bats.
66 – Michael Conforto, LAD (ADP – 285.7)
From 2021 to 2023, Conforto’s average hit rate (1.608) was well below his earlier career path, painting a lower-power picture in 2024. Conforto had a slow start in April (.205/15/4/10/1 over 78 at-bats) in 2023 while creating some fantasy excitement the next month (.289 with 17 runs, seven home runs, 18 RBIs, and one home run over 90 at-bats). Unfortunately, his bat was worthless for the remainder of the season (.231/26/4/30/2 over 238 at-bats). Conforto missed three weeks late in the year with a hamstring issue.
Last year, he started well in April (.266/15/5/16 over 109), but a hamstring issue knocked him to the injured list for 22 days. Conforto had no life in his bat in June and July (.164 over 140 at-bats with 11 runs, three home runs, and 20 RBIs). His swing was much better over his final 155 at-bats (.265/26/10/26). Surprisingly, he had more success against left-handed pitching (.284/14/6/20 over 95 at-bats).
His strikeout rate (24.2) aligned with his career path while losing some momentum with his walk rate (8.6). Conforto had a balanced swing path while showing more life with his exit velocity (90.2 mph), hard-hit rate (45.8), and HR/FB rate (15.3).
Fantasy Outlook: The switch to the Dodgers should create more RBI chances for him due to LA outscoring the Giants by 193 runs in 2024. Los Angeles will give Conforto at-bats vs. some lefties, but Andy Pages looks poised to be his platoon mate. His starting point for this season should be a 60/20/60 season over 450 at-bats. I expect a rebound in his batting average.
67 – Jacob Young, WAS (ADP – 289.3)
The Florida Gators gave Young his best starting opportunity in 2021, leading to a .315 batting average with 56 runs, five home runs, 41 RBIs, and 13 stolen bases over 254 at-bats. He only had 26 steals (30 attempts) in college.
His speed tool (105-for-119 over 1,013 at-bats) blossomed over his four seasons in the minors while handling himself well at the plate (strikeout rate – 14.6 and walk rate – 9.7). Young had a progression year in 2023 over three levels of the minors (High A, AA, and AAA – .305/60/6/58/39 over 433 at-bats), earning him a call-up to Washington (.252 over 107 at-bats with nine runs, no home runs, 12 RBIs, and 13 stolen bases).
The Nationals gave him three games at AAA (3-for-14 with a run) in 2024 before his call-up to replace the injured Victor Robles on their roster. Young’s bat emerged over the final 10 days in April (12-for-29 with 10 runs, five RBIs, and six steals), setting the stage for Washington to move on from Robles. Over the last five months of the season, he made 123 starts over his 128 appearances (.247/59/3/29/21 over 401 at-bats).
His strikeout rate (19.6) beat the league average while coming up short of his previous resume in walks (5.8%). The Nationals gave Young the majority of his at-bats (338) in the ninth slot of their batting order. He had weakness in his exit velocity (85.8 mph) and hard-hit rate (28.9) while having a high groundball swing path (52.6%).
Fantasy Outlook: A rabbit base stealer can offer an edge to fantasy teams if he runs when in their lineup and his light-hitter power doesn’t crush their team structure in home runs and RBIs. In addition, he must be priced fairly on drafts. There is something to be said about having a base stealer in waiting on the bench in the high-stakes market.
Young looks poised to earn the bulk of at-bats for Washington in centerfield this season. He offers impact speed that should translate into a top-5 player in stolen bases this year if given 500+ at-bats. Even with two elite power-only batters on a roster, Young’s lack of home runs and RBIs will eat away at that edge over a long baseball season. If the shoe fits and is priced right, this gump investment may return a winning piece to a fantasy team if timed properly.
68 – Jonny DeLuca, TB (ADP – 435.3)
Based on his five years in the minors (.271/229/67/207/59 over 1,166 at-bats), DeLuca has an intriguing skill set for the fantasy market once he gets more experience in the majors. At age 25, he’s only had 177 at-bats at AAA (.305 with 33 runs, nine home runs, 41 RBIs, and four steals).
The Rays called him up last May, leading to 87 starts over 107 games. Unfortunately, his minor league success didn’t translate as well with Tampa. He hit .217 over 332 at-bats with six home runs, 31 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases. DeLuca teased fantasy managers after a tremendous first five games (7-for-20 with three runs, one home run, 10 RBIs, and two steals). His bat struggled against left-handed pitching (.191/10/1/10/2 over 89 at-bats).
DeLuca had a league-average strikeout rate (21.3) with weakness in his walk rate (6.6). His exit velocity (84.6) and hard-hit rate (28.0) ranked poorly. He tends to have a fly-ball swing path with a reasonable floor in his HR/FB rate, but it ranked poorly with Tampa last year (5.7%).
Fantasy Outlook: His minor league approach (strikeout rate – 16.3 and walk rate – 10.3) paints a higher picture with the Rays and potentially a better slot in the batting order with more success at the plate. His contact batting average (.282) with Tampa was well below his previous career path (.334), suggesting correction this year. He is a tempting backend outfield flier, which will be helped by positive coach-speak in spring about his playing time and slot in the batting order. DeLuca is a player to follow in 2025 due to his 20/20 skill set, but he must hit the ball harder.
69 – Pavin Smith, ARZ (ADP – 501.1)
The structure of the Diamondbacks’ offense led to Smith stalling at AAA over the past two seasons despite posting competitive stats (.318 over 475 at-bats with 96 runs, 22 home runs, 100 RBIs, and three steals). His strikeout rate (16.6) graded well while posting an elite walk rate (16.4).
Smith’s best opportunity with Arizona came in 2021 (.267/68/11/49/1 over 498 at-bats). Over the next three seasons, he appeared in 204 games. His batting average (.222) was an area of weakness, but Smith had strength in runs (76), home runs (25), and RBIs (99) for his at-bats (573). He continued to have a favorable approach (strikeout rate – 20.5 and walk rate – 10.2) in the majors.
Last year, he had an improved exit velocity (90.2 mph), hard-hit rate (44.0), and HR/FB rate (22.0) with Arizona. In his time with the Diamondbacks, Smith has been very good with runners on base (RBI rate – 16 – 24% in 2024).
Fantasy Outlook: Smith has the feel of a player who needs a starting job in the majors, but he has to prove his worth against left-handed pitching (.226/31/4/37 over 261 at-bats). His path to starting playing time will come at DH while competing with the Diamondbacks' three left-handed outfield options. Possible .280/80/20/80 player with 500 at-bats.
70 – Brandon Marsh, PHI (ADP – 309.4)
Marsh has the potential to be a much better player if he can get his strikeout rate (32.4) under control. His contact batting average (.394) has had a high floor over the past five seasons, offsetting some of his batting average risk. Over the last three years, he had gains in his average hit rate (1.683), painting a floor closer to 25 home runs with 500 at-bats. Marsh landed on the injured list in June with a hamstring issue.
He teased drafters last season after playing well in April (.269/10/6/17/3 over 93 at-bats). Over his final three months, his bat lost momentum (.229 over 214 at-bats with 29 runs, nine home runs, 29 RBIs, and 10 steals). Marsh has a platoon profile (.192 vs. lefties with six runs, one home run, eight RBIs, and two stolen bases) due to a higher strikeout rate (36.7). His bat was more productive at home (.270/35/12/35/9 over 215 at-bats).
His exit velocity (91.6 mph) was a career-high, with a slight fade in his hard-hit rate (47.4). Marsh posted a new top in his fly-ball rate (37.8), HR/FB rate (15.8), and launch angle (13.8).
Fantasy Outlook: The ceiling of Marsh has three weak links – slot in the batting order, weakness vs. lefties, and too many strikeouts. Success at the plate can improve two of these variables, and there are signs of more home runs coming. He finished ranked 106th in FPGscore (-1.52) for hitters, giving Marsh built-in value based on his draft ranking (184th) batter selected.
71 – Luke Raley, SEA (ADP – 300.0)
Raley set career highs in almost every category in back-to-back seasons. He’s settled into a 20/10 player despite weakness in his playing time (761 combined at-bats over the past two seasons). In 2024, the Mariners gave him 74 at-bats against left-handed pitching, leading to a .189 batting average with eight runs, two home runs, four RBIs, and one steal. This opportunity was almost double from 2023 (.268/5/2/2 over 41 at-bats).
Last April, Raley delivered seven home runs with nine runs and 15 RBIs while posting weakness in batting average (.226). He had fewer than 70 at-bats each month. His best overall stats came in June (.349/19/3/10/2 over 66 at-bats). The Mariners gave him fewer at-bats (146) after the All-Star break (.219 over 11 runs, four home runs, 13 RBIs, and five stolen bases), making him a challenging player to time. Raley was a better player at home (.264/34//15/42/9 over 201 at-bats).
His strikeout rate (29.7) remains a weakness, but it was a career-best. He posted a new top with his HR/FB rate (22.7) while hitting fewer fly-balls (37.2%). Raley finished with a slide in his exit velocity (90.1 mph) and hard-hit rate (41.8). His walk rate (5.9) is trending in the wrong direction.
Fantasy Outlook: I view Raley as a short-term injury cover while being drafted primarily in deep formats. Possibly a manageable player – at home vs. right-handed pitching based on his play in 2024. He qualifies at 1B and OF, giving drafters flexibility by rostering him.
72 – Roman Anthony, BOS (ADP – 286.1)
The Red Sox drafted Anthony in the second round of the 2022 MLB June Amateur Draft out of high school. Over his first two seasons in the minors, he hit .281 over 469 at-bats with 86 runs, 14 home runs, 76 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. His walk rate (16.6) was elite while posting about a league-average strikeout rate (22.1).
Boston started him at AA in 2024, where Anthony delivered a balance five-category skill set (.269/60/15/45/16) over 323 at-bats. His approach (strikeout rate – 25.5 and walk rate (12.8) regressed for his previous minor league levels. The Red Sox promoted him to AAA, leading to better-than-expected results in batting average (.344/33/3/20/5) and his command of the strike zone (31 walks and 32 strikeouts).
Anthony posted a 1.712 average hit rate in 2024, setting the foundation of a 30-home-run hitter once he gets comfortable facing major league pitching and improves his swing path. His contact batting average (.450) was elite in his limited time at AAA but above his AA level (.387).
Fantasy Outlook: In the high-stakes market, Anthony gets drafted as though he will earn starting at-bats for a significant part of this season. He profiles as a future middle-of-the-order bat with better speed than initially expected. His swing path was groundball favoring (48.0) last year in the minors, and Anthony has never had a fly-ball rate higher than 30.0% in a season in his brief time in professional baseball. When the ball is in the air, he has the power to put balls in the seats. Anthony will need some time to develop at the major league level before becoming a trusted fantasy asset. He is a player to follow, and his best success should come over the second half of 2025. His early career path with Boston may parallel Christian Yelich's early days with Miami.
73 – Trevor Larnach, MIN (ADP – 428.3)
The Twins have given Larnach 958 at-bats over the past four seasons, leading to a .236 batting average with 135 runs, 35 home runs, 138 RBIs, and six stolen bases. Last year, he set career highs in almost all stat categories, highlighted by his home runs (15) and batting average (.259).
Despite his growth, Minnesota gave him fewer than 75 at-bats every month. Larnach had his best overall success in August and September (.287/29/4/18/1 over 136 at-bats). He barely had a pulse vs. left-handed pitching (4-for-22 with four runs, one RBI, and seven strikeouts). Larnach never had more than three home runs in any month. Larnach only had two minor injuries (toe and hamstring).
His best area of growth in 2024 came in his strikeout rate (22.3) while continuing to have a favorable walk rate (10.0). Surprisingly, his average hit rate (1.674) was below his previous two years (1.855) with Minnesota. Larnach posted a career-high exit velocity (92.0 mph) and a minimal change in his hard-hit rate (45.1).
Fantasy Outlook: If Larnach repeats his growth in his approach, his opportunity should reach new heights in 2025, even with many days off against lefties. Trending toward 25 home runs if given 500 at-bats. The Twins gave him 282 of his 355 at-bats in the top three slots in their batting order last season. Larnach has the feel of a “ride him while he is hot player,” and sometimes that leads to a career year.
74 – Matt Vierling, DET (ADP – 380.6)
In 2022 and 2023 with the Phillies and Tigers, Vierling hit .255 with 104 runs, 16 home runs, 76 RBIs, and 13 stolen bases over 804 at-bats. His RBI rate (12) and average hit rate (1.448) have been in a weak area over his first three seasons in the majors. When Vierling was given a bump in playing over the final two months in 2023, his swing (.249/30/3/18/1 over 189 at-bats) didn’t look worthy of being a full-time player in the majors.
Detroit gave him the best opportunity last season, leading to career highs in almost every stat. Despite his success, Vierling only had one productive month (.306/13/5/21 over 85 at-bats). He scored double-digit runs every month while failing to reach that level in RBIs in April (7), June (5), July (9), August (8), and September (7). The Tigers gave him 395 of his at-bats (518) in the top third of their lineup.
His strikeout rate (21.3) was league average while walking 7.2% of the time. Vierling posted his best average hit rate (1.647), thanks to an improved fly-ball rate (37.8) and HR/FB rate (10.6). He ranked 89th in exit velocity (89.8 mph) and 101st in hard-hit rate (40.9).
Fantasy Outlook: Detroit has a developing young lineup with less room for Vierling to play in the infield in 2025. His lack of power (but improving) and overall ceiling is a strike for his major-league value as a corner outfielder. In addition, I can’t see him earning meaningful at-bats near the top of the Tigers lineup. In my eyes, Vierling offers below replacement stats in the fantasy market, making him an injury cover only in deep formats.
75 – Andrew Benintendi, CWS (ADP – 483.6)
On the surface, Benintendi had further demise in his fading skill set other than his rebound in home runs (20). He hit .192 over his first 260 at-bats with a measly 19 runs, six home runs, 25 RBIs, and two stolen bases while missing some time in June with an Achilles issue. His bat started to show upside the day before the All-Star break (3-for-4 with three runs, one home run, and one RBI), leading to much better success over his final 217 at-bats (.272/31/14/39/1). Benintendi hit .207 vs. lefties with 11 runs, four home runs, and 13 RBIs over 116 at-bats.
His strikeout rate (18.4) and walk rate (7.9) weren’t far off his career resume. He posted a much higher average hit rate (1.734) than his previous four seasons (1.422). Benintendi had a severe drop in his contact batting average (.286). His fly-ball rate (42.4) and HR/FB rate (12.3) were much higher than 2023 (34.7/3.0). He finished with about his career average in exit velocity (88.0 mph) and hard-hit rate (34.1).
Fantasy Outlook: For two months last season, Benintendi helped push fantasy teams up the standing after being scooped up on the waiver. On the other hand, he buried anyone who rostered him over the first two-thirds of the year. His bad outweighs his good by a wide margin over the past three seasons. When adding minimal steals, Benintendi is standing in the back of the room at last call. Your dance or mine…survey says I can’t see the light in the darkness in his profile.