2022 Stats
AVG
.304
HR
5
RBI
51
R
54
SB
8
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Benintendi hit .320 for the Royals before he was shipped to the Yankees at the trade deadline, but he struggled to a .254 average with New York and missed the final month of the season with a broken wrist. He cashed in with a five-year, $75 million contract with the White Sox and should have an everyday role in the corner outfield. Despite the high batting average last year, the veteran outfielder's numbers are underwhelming, as he finished with five home runs, 51 RBI, 54 runs and eight stolen bases in 126 contests. He showcased minimal power and had a .095 ISO, which is the lowest of his career by a significant margin, though he cut his strikeout rate to a career-best 14.1 percent. The poor power and speed production leave Benintendi with a low ceiling, even if he's able to hit around .300 again in 2023. Read Past Outlooks

Hitting third in lineup
Manager Pedro Grifol said he likes hitting Benintendi third in the order "right now," Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The White Sox signed Benintendi to a five-year, $75 million contract in December so it's no surprise that he'll play a significant role for the team. In his full quote, Grifol hinted that Benintendi could move around the order in the future. It's also likely that he'd shift down the order when a lefty is on the mound. Spring training results aren't all that important for a veteran hitter, but Benintendi has only one hit through nine plate appearances early in the exhibition season.
The White Sox signed Benintendi to a five-year, $75 million contract in December so it's no surprise that he'll play a significant role for the team. In his full quote, Grifol hinted that Benintendi could move around the order in the future. It's also likely that he'd shift down the order when a lefty is on the mound. Spring training results aren't all that important for a veteran hitter, but Benintendi has only one hit through nine plate appearances early in the exhibition season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+5%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+20%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .728 | 319 | 4 | 31 | .280 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .768 | 792 | 18 | 94 | .283 | ||||
2022vs Left | .675 | 151 | 1 | 8 | .269 | ||||
2022vs Right | .812 | 370 | 4 | 43 | .318 | ||||
2021vs Left | .795 | 156 | 3 | 23 | .303 | ||||
2021vs Right | .754 | 382 | 14 | 50 | .264 | ||||
2020vs Left | .364 | 12 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2020vs Right | .456 | 40 | 0 | 1 | .125 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+17%
OPS on Road
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+8%
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Since 2020Home | .700 | 592 | 7 | 59 | .263 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .820 | 519 | 15 | 66 | .303 | ||||
2022Home | .744 | 276 | 2 | 24 | .290 | ||||
2022Away | .803 | 245 | 3 | 27 | .318 | ||||
2021Home | .687 | 283 | 5 | 34 | .253 | ||||
2021Away | .855 | 255 | 12 | 39 | .302 | ||||
2020Home | .418 | 33 | 0 | 1 | .115 | ||||
2020Away | .487 | 19 | 0 | 0 | .077 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Andrew Benintendi 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
0.68BB Rate
10.0%K Rate
14.8%BABIP
.352ISO
.095AVG
.304OBP
.373SLG
.399OPS
.772wOBA
.344Exit Velocity
89.2 mphHard Hit Rate
31.2%Barrels/PA
3.8%Expected BA
.273Expected SLG
.407Sprint Speed
22.4 ft/secGround Ball %
43.4%Line Drive %
22.1%Fly Ball %
34.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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In his first season with the Royals, Benintendi was fine, with his best trait being a .276 average. The batting average along with some home runs and stolen bases placed him in the "I guess" camp. Managers weren't excited about rostering or starting him, and that trend continues into 2022 draft season, understandably. Some underlying traits should have fantasy managers worried. In his prime, he was stealing over 20 bases a season, but last year he was just 8-for-17 on the bases and just 1-for-4 in the second half. His walk rate was a career-low 6.7%. He keeps pulling the ball more and more and teams are shifting him from around 60% in 2018 and 2019 to 83% last season. At least his Gold Glove will keep him in the field, so he'll continue to contribute some counting stats. There is just so little that could go right and so much that could go wrong that he doesn't seem like a player to count on.
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Nets five-year pact with White Sox
Benintendi (wrist) signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the White Sox on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
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Won't return for ALCS
The Yankees didn't activate Benintendi (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday in advance of Game 1 of their American League Championship Series with the Astros.
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Gearing up for potential return
Benintendi (wrist) is ramping up his activity ahead of a potential return for the ALCS, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
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Slated to take dry swings
Benintendi (wrist) is scheduled to begin taking dry swings Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
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Not expected back before playoffs
Benintendi (wrist) said Thursday that he doesn't expect to return from the injured list prior to the end of the regular season, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
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