2024 Stats
AVG
.197
HR
7
RBI
28
R
20
SB
2
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Barger was one of the better prospects in the Toronto organization who finally earned his promotion to big club as Bo Bichette's body began failing him. Barger had done well hitting in the upper levels, especially in Triple-A where the ABS system certainly helps hitters better figure out the strike zone. Barger has been particularly adept at earning those Triple-A walks and making good contact, but struggled in both areas in his rookie season, as opposing pitchers spent the season overpowering him. Fastballs were problematic for Barger (.212 BA), and cheating on them left him particularly prone to change-ups (.146 BA.) His swing-and-miss was over 25percent against all pitch classification, and he struck out in 50 percent of his plate appearances against fellow lefties. Barger will need to hit his way onto the club, as there are several players with better bats, and Clement is out of options, giving Barger a leg up. It would not be surprising in the least to see Barger back in Buffalo while he waits for a call from the Jays to cover for injuries throughout the season. Read Past Outlooks
Could be back with Toronto soon
Barger may return to the major-league roster once Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is cleared to come off the injured list, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old played well enough this spring to earn a place on the 26-man roster, but the Jays needed extra depth in center field with Varsho sidelined, and Barger is mostly limited to the infield and outfield corners defensively. Once Varsho rejoins the roster, which should happen early in April, it could free a spot up for Barger's bat after he went 11-for-30 (.367) in Grapefruit League action with two doubles, three homers and a 4:10 BB:K.
The 25-year-old played well enough this spring to earn a place on the 26-man roster, but the Jays needed extra depth in center field with Varsho sidelined, and Barger is mostly limited to the infield and outfield corners defensively. Once Varsho rejoins the roster, which should happen early in April, it could free a spot up for Barger's bat after he went 11-for-30 (.367) in Grapefruit League action with two doubles, three homers and a 4:10 BB:K.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+53%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+53%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .418 | 37 | 0 | 4 | .143 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .638 | 187 | 7 | 24 | .208 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .418 | 37 | 0 | 4 | .143 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .638 | 187 | 7 | 24 | .208 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+7%
OPS at Home
2024
+7%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .621 | 120 | 3 | 15 | .221 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .578 | 104 | 4 | 13 | .168 | ||||
| 2024Home | .621 | 120 | 3 | 15 | .221 | ||||
| 2024Away | .578 | 104 | 4 | 13 | .168 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Addison Barger compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.23BB Rate
6.3%K Rate
26.8%BABIP
.239ISO
.154AVG
.197OBP
.250SLG
.351OPS
.601wOBA
.266Exit Velocity
88.3 mphHard Hit Rate
36.9%Barrels/PA
5.8%Expected BA
.228Expected SLG
.387Sprint Speed
24.9 ft/secGround Ball %
42.3%Line Drive %
21.5%Fly Ball %
36.2%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
Barger, who broke out in 2022, transitioned from shortstop to third base, second base and right field while treading water at Triple-A for most of 2023. He missed time early in the season with an elbow issue and hit .255 with a .361 OBP, eight home runs, four steals and a 19.1 percent strikeout rate in 71 games after returning to play in mid-June. The lefty hitter wasn't so bad in 2023 that he couldn't break through this year, but wasn't good enough at Triple-A (92 wRC+) to comfortably project as a big-league regular. Perhaps he will get work at second base against right-handed pitching, or he could get regular work at the hot corner if the likes of Cavan Biggio, Santiago Espinal and Isiah Kiner-Falefa aren't getting it done. Barger turns 25 next offseason, so this is a big year for him to try to break through with the big club. He saw the most time in right field last season, so that's where he will be eligible this year in most formats.
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Opening campaign in minors
The Blue Jays are sending Barger to Triple-A Buffalo to begin the season, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
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Slugs third homer of spring
Barger went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
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Back in action Thursday
Barger (hand) is in the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.
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Expected to play Wednesday
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Barger (hand) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Day-to-day with swollen hand
Barger (hand) will try to hit Monday and is considered day-to-day, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Promotion potentially near?
Barger could be in the running to be called up by the Blue Jays in September, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, though fellow prospect Spencer Horwitz may be the organization's preferred option as a bench bat.
ANALYSIS
Barger is one of Toronto's top prospects, and it's not a major surprise he's in the mix for a promotion with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Friday. The 23-year-old has a .780 OPS in 66 games at Triple-A Buffalo this season, and Bo Bichette's recent move to the injured list with a quad strain creates an opening at shortstop for the Blue Jays. Barger has been passed over for a look in the big leagues for now, with Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement and Mason McCoy expected to split reps at the position in the immediate future.
Barger is one of Toronto's top prospects, and it's not a major surprise he's in the mix for a promotion with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Friday. The 23-year-old has a .780 OPS in 66 games at Triple-A Buffalo this season, and Bo Bichette's recent move to the injured list with a quad strain creates an opening at shortstop for the Blue Jays. Barger has been passed over for a look in the big leagues for now, with Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement and Mason McCoy expected to split reps at the position in the immediate future.