2022 Stats
AVG
.280
HR
11
RBI
74
R
75
SB
1
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Verdugo hit .280 with 74 RBI and 75 runs in 2022, but it was a largely disappointing campaign as his power and on-base percentage dropped. He finished 2022 with a 103 wRC+ and hit only 11 home runs in 152 games. He also saw his walk rate drop two percentage points to 6.6 percent, though he similarly cut his strikeout rate to 13.4 percent. Verdugo's defense has never been a strength, but he took a step back last season and finished with minus-five OAA. He handled left-handed pitchers better in 2022 but saw a sharp drop against righties, which led to reduced production overall. Verdugo could push for a .300 average if he can bounce back against RHP in 2023, but his below-average power and lack of production on the basepaths (one steal last year) limits his appeal to modest RBI and run totals. Read Past Outlooks

Settles with Boston
Verdugo agreed to a one-year, $6.3 million contract with the Red Sox on Friday to avoid arbitration, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Verdugo had a .280/.328/.405 slash line with 11 home runs and 74 RBI in 152 games for Boston last season. He's entering his penultimate season before becoming eligible for free agency in 2025.
Verdugo had a .280/.328/.405 slash line with 11 home runs and 74 RBI in 152 games for Boston last season. He's entering his penultimate season before becoming eligible for free agency in 2025.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+27%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+8%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .649 | 453 | 4 | 35 | .258 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .826 | 1003 | 26 | 116 | .303 | ||||
2022vs Left | .693 | 170 | 1 | 20 | .266 | ||||
2022vs Right | .746 | 474 | 10 | 54 | .285 | ||||
2021vs Left | .554 | 201 | 2 | 12 | .228 | ||||
2021vs Right | .893 | 403 | 11 | 51 | .321 | ||||
2020vs Left | .791 | 82 | 1 | 3 | .320 | ||||
2020vs Right | .916 | 126 | 5 | 11 | .319 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+1%
OPS on Road
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+12%
OPS on Road
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Since 2020Home | .770 | 709 | 13 | 67 | .292 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .776 | 740 | 17 | 84 | .289 | ||||
2022Home | .690 | 312 | 5 | 32 | .262 | ||||
2022Away | .772 | 332 | 6 | 42 | .297 | ||||
2021Home | .825 | 291 | 6 | 31 | .312 | ||||
2021Away | .734 | 313 | 7 | 32 | .268 | ||||
2020Home | .857 | 106 | 2 | 4 | .327 | ||||
2020Away | .930 | 95 | 4 | 10 | .333 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Alex Verdugo 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
0.49BB Rate
6.5%K Rate
13.4%BABIP
.309ISO
.125AVG
.280OBP
.328SLG
.405OPS
.732wOBA
.321Exit Velocity
89.1 mphHard Hit Rate
30.6%Barrels/PA
4.8%Expected BA
.278Expected SLG
.428Sprint Speed
21.2 ft/secGround Ball %
45.6%Line Drive %
21.4%Fly Ball %
32.9%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Verdugo continues to make the most of the opportunity provided to him since he was traded from the Dodgers to the Red Sox. Where he struggled to stay in the lineup in Los Angeles due to depth and matchups, he has excelled in Boston as an everyday player while the club has lived with his faults. He has mashed righties since joining Boston at a .316/.384/.505 clip, but the issues against lefties have become more pronounced with increased exposure as he has hit .254/.300/.322 against them over the past two seasons. His defense has its moments, but he has otherwise been a below-average outfielder, though the bat has been enough to keep him in games despite those challenges. His high-contact abilities should allow him to continue to hit for a high average and the Boston lineup provides him both run-scoring and RBI opportunities aplenty. Whether or not he hits over .300 will hinge upon how he handles lefties in 2022.
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Takes seat Sunday
Verdugo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
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Leads offense in win
Verdugo went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Orioles.
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Out of Sunday's lineup
Verdugo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
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Brings Sox back briefly
Verdugo went 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees.
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Out of Sunday's lineup
Verdugo is not in Sunday's lineup against the Royals.
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