2022 Stats
AVG
.213
HR
8
RBI
23
R
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Belt suddenly started hitting for more power in 2020 and maintained that boost in 2021, though his injury problems returned. Last year, the injuries persisted while the power boost faded away, leading to the weakest season of his 12-year career. His .213/.326/.350 line was good for a career-worst 96 wRC+, and he only appeared in 78 games between three separate trips to the injured list, once with COVID-19 and twice due to knee injuries. Chronic inflammation in his right knee eventually led to surgery in early September. Those knee troubles likely deserve much of the blame for the fact that his OPS dropped by 299 points, making him an interesting late lottery ticket for those betting on an optimistic outcome from his surgery. Given his extensive injury history and the fact that he's heading into his age-35 season, however, pessimism might be the wiser approach. Belt joined the Blue Jays on a one-year, $9.3 million deal for 2023, and he's poised to serve as the team's primary designated hitter, which could help him stay healthy. Read Past Outlooks

Deems self healthy, expects to DH
Belt noted Wednesday that he feels back to full health after undergoing surgery in September on his right knee, and he anticipates seeing most of his starts with the Blue Jays as a designated hitter during the upcoming season, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
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Belt, who signed a one-year, $9.3 million deal with Toronto earlier this week, admitted that his exact role isn't solidified just yet, but he suggested that he expects to play DH in most games while occasionally spelling Vladimir Guerrero at first base. The arrangement should help Belt from a durability standpoint, given that chronic knee issues along with an assortment of other injuries have cost him extensive time throughout his career. When he was available for the Giants last season, Belt posted a career-worst 96 wRC+ in 298 plate appearances, but the Blue Jays are hoping that improved health coming off surgery along with a superior collection of bats around him can help the 34-year-old bounce back.
Belt, who signed a one-year, $9.3 million deal with Toronto earlier this week, admitted that his exact role isn't solidified just yet, but he suggested that he expects to play DH in most games while occasionally spelling Vladimir Guerrero at first base. The arrangement should help Belt from a durability standpoint, given that chronic knee issues along with an assortment of other injuries have cost him extensive time throughout his career. When he was available for the Giants last season, Belt posted a career-worst 96 wRC+ in 298 plate appearances, but the Blue Jays are hoping that improved health coming off surgery along with a superior collection of bats around him can help the 34-year-old bounce back.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+34%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+17%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .684 | 189 | 6 | 24 | .196 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .915 | 650 | 39 | 86 | .271 | ||||
2022vs Left | .599 | 82 | 1 | 7 | .182 | ||||
2022vs Right | .702 | 216 | 7 | 16 | .223 | ||||
2021vs Left | .832 | 75 | 4 | 11 | .246 | ||||
2021vs Right | 1.008 | 306 | 25 | 48 | .280 | ||||
2020vs Left | .550 | 32 | 1 | 6 | .115 | ||||
2020vs Right | 1.054 | 128 | 7 | 22 | .330 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+22%
OPS at Home
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+60%
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Since 2020Home | .960 | 397 | 24 | 52 | .287 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .784 | 436 | 21 | 55 | .228 | ||||
2022Home | .855 | 132 | 5 | 11 | .279 | ||||
2022Away | .536 | 166 | 3 | 12 | .161 | ||||
2021Home | .925 | 189 | 13 | 24 | .258 | ||||
2021Away | 1.024 | 192 | 16 | 35 | .290 | ||||
2020Home | 1.238 | 76 | 6 | 17 | .377 | ||||
2020Away | .732 | 78 | 2 | 8 | .221 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Brandon Belt 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
0.46BB Rate
12.4%K Rate
27.2%BABIP
.277ISO
.138AVG
.213OBP
.326SLG
.350OPS
.676wOBA
.305Exit Velocity
88.4 mphHard Hit Rate
28.7%Barrels/PA
7.4%Expected BA
.215Expected SLG
.412Sprint Speed
19.1 ft/secGround Ball %
27.4%Line Drive %
22.6%Fly Ball %
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Belt has always been a flyball hitter, but last season he took it to a new level, hitting them half the time. He also sported a career high average exit velocity on flyballs, yielding a personal best 27% HR/FB mark. On the other hand, he posted his highest strikeout rate since 2014. Belt crushed righthanders with a 1.008 OPS. Even though he handled southpaws reasonably well with a .832 OPS, Belt was subjected to Gabe Kapler's platoon style, often sitting against lefthanders. The veteran's season was cut short a week with a fractured thumb, though he's expected to be healthy this season. Belt accepted the Giants qualifying offer, so he'll return to San Francisco, likely in a similar platoon capacity, though with a designated spot, Belt could pick up a few more pate appearances. Even so, he'll have a hard time matching last season's power surge, though he could combat regression with fewer strikeouts.
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Headed to Toronto
Belt (knee) agreed to a one-year, $9.3 million contract with the Blue Jays on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Responding well to surgery
Belt said Wednesday that his right knee is feeling great after he underwent surgery earlier this month, and he's optimistic about his ability to continue playing in 2023, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. "I know I have a lot left in me and that's what I want to show everybody," Belt said.
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Heads to 60-day IL
The Giants transferred Belt (knee) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
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Surgery goes well
Belt's knee surgery went as planned Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Out for season
Belt will undergo season-ending knee surgery Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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