2025 Stats
AVG
.095
HR
0
RBI
6
R
2
SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rortvedt had a below-average offensive season but did so for a club that has grown accustomed to little offensive production from its catchers. Rortvedt, if not for the presence of Yandy Diaz, would have the biggest biceps on the roster, but that has not translated into much power, as he has more than twice as many walks (51) in his career than he does extra base hits (23) in 505 plate appearances. Rortvedt is a ninth-place hitter against right-handed pitching with a noticeable hole on breaking stuff down and in the zone and pretty much anything off-speed. He is at his best hunting for fastballs early in the count, but fouling them off puts him in protect mode where the outcome is usually a strikeout. Defensively, he blocks well, he frames well and he throws well, yet has a poor caught-stealing percentage both because his pitchers are slow-ish to the plate and because he has one of the slowest glove-to-hand exchanges for catchers. His defense should keep him on the big-league roster, but he should be relegated to the No. 2 role after the offseason acquisition of Danny Jansen. Read Past Outlooks
DFA'd by Tampa Bay
The Rays designated Rortvedt for assignment Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Tampa Bay's acquisition of Matt Thaiss on Tuesday set the stage for Rortvedt to lose his place on the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster, though he still started Tuesday versus Minnesota and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout. The 27-year-old backstop will now be exposed to waivers. Rortvedt is regarded as a good defender, but he posted a modest .620 OPS in 2024 and has been far less productive over 70 plate appearances this season, slashing .095/.186/.111.
Tampa Bay's acquisition of Matt Thaiss on Tuesday set the stage for Rortvedt to lose his place on the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster, though he still started Tuesday versus Minnesota and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout. The 27-year-old backstop will now be exposed to waivers. Rortvedt is regarded as a good defender, but he posted a modest .620 OPS in 2024 and has been far less productive over 70 plate appearances this season, slashing .095/.186/.111.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+17%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+116%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .475 | 57 | 0 | 6 | .192 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .556 | 420 | 5 | 35 | .190 |
| 2025vs Left | .571 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .286 |
| 2025vs Right | .264 | 63 | 0 | 4 | .071 |
| 2024vs Left | .536 | 41 | 0 | 4 | .216 |
| 2024vs Right | .633 | 287 | 3 | 27 | .229 |
| 2023vs Left | .111 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023vs Right | .507 | 70 | 2 | 4 | .133 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+20%
OPS on Road
2025
+3%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | .495 | 239 | 2 | 22 | .161 |
| Since 2023Away | .595 | 238 | 3 | 19 | .218 |
| 2025Home | .293 | 46 | 0 | 6 | .098 |
| 2025Away | .303 | 24 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
| 2024Home | .577 | 150 | 1 | 14 | .202 |
| 2024Away | .656 | 178 | 2 | 17 | .248 |
| 2023Home | .427 | 43 | 1 | 2 | .086 |
| 2023Away | .495 | 36 | 1 | 2 | .152 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
+31%
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| Since 2023vs Left | .721 | 28 | 1 | 2 | .182 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .948 | 96 | 5 | 20 | .313 |
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023vs Left | .519 | 28 | 1 | 2 | .182 |
| 2023vs Right | .847 | 96 | 5 | 20 | .313 |
Stat Review
How does Ben Rortvedt 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
0.50BB Rate
10.0%K Rate
20.0%BABIP
.122ISO
.016AVG
.095OBP
.186SLG
.111OPS
.297wOBA
.151Exit Velocity
81.8 mphHard Hit Rate
16.3%Barrels/PA
1.4%Expected BA
.156Expected SLG
.207Sprint Speed
23.0 ft/secGround Ball %
48.9%Line Drive %
12.8%Fly Ball %
38.3%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
Rortvedt appeared in 32 games for the Yankees in 2023, slashing a measly .118/.241/.221 with two home runs in 79 plate appearances. The 26-year-old did hit better in Triple-A with a .276/.387/.495 line in 105 at bats. Rortvedt ended the season as the Yankees third catcher, but the trade of Kyle Higashioka opens up an opportunity in spring for Rortvedt to compete with Jose Trevino for the Yankees' backup catcher role in 2024. Either way, Rortvedt is unlikely to be much of a factor in fantasy unless an injury to Austin Wells opens the door to a starting role.
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Likely to lose roster spot
The Rays are expected to designate Rortvedt for assignment Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Rare offensive contribution
Rortvedt went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a walk Sunday against the Blue Jays.
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Losing work to Jansen
Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
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Sitting against righty
Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
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May be in strong side of platoon
Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely to lose roster spot
Rortvedt could be designated for assignment following the Rays' acquisition of Matt Thaiss on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Rortvedt is known for his strong defense, but he is hitting .100 with a .194 OBP and zero home runs in 25 games, which is why the Rays looked for an upgrade. Rortvedt is 27 and on his third big-league team.
Rortvedt is known for his strong defense, but he is hitting .100 with a .194 OBP and zero home runs in 25 games, which is why the Rays looked for an upgrade. Rortvedt is 27 and on his third big-league team.