2022 Stats
AVG
.252
HR
11
RBI
34
R
39
SB
5
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Bethancourt played in the majors last season for the first time since 2017, and he put together a solid campaign between Oakland and Tampa Bay with a 101 wRC+ (.252/.283/.409 slash line). He was also a strong defender behind the plate, putting him in position to potentially start for the Rays in 2023. A 3.6 percent walk rate leaves much to be desired, but his average and slugging should be replicable with a .255 xBA and .449 xSLG that indicates he deserved some better results. Bethancourt is unlikely to work as an everyday catcher but should at least split time with Francisco Mejia, who so far has failed to live up to his prospect hype. Read Past Outlooks
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Letting opportunity slip
Bethancourt has only two hits in 14 at-bats during Grapefruit League play.
ANALYSIS
Bethancourt has a roster spot locked up, but his portion of playing time is undetermined. Francisco Mejia is the other half of the duo behind the plate for the Rays, and he has also struggled this spring. The result could be an even split of playing time between Mejia and Bethancourt to begin the regular season.
Bethancourt has a roster spot locked up, but his portion of playing time is undetermined. Francisco Mejia is the other half of the duo behind the plate for the Rays, and he has also struggled this spring. The result could be an even split of playing time between Mejia and Bethancourt to begin the regular season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+1%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+1%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .685 | 130 | 3 | 13 | .252 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .695 | 203 | 8 | 21 | .251 | ||||
2022vs Left | .685 | 130 | 3 | 13 | .252 | ||||
2022vs Right | .695 | 203 | 8 | 21 | .251 | ||||
2021vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+4%
OPS on Road
2022
+4%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020Home | .677 | 164 | 8 | 19 | .219 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .706 | 169 | 3 | 15 | .282 | ||||
2022Home | .677 | 164 | 8 | 19 | .219 | ||||
2022Away | .706 | 169 | 3 | 15 | .282 | ||||
2021Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Christian Bethancourt 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
0.15BB Rate
3.6%K Rate
24.0%BABIP
.304ISO
.157AVG
.252OBP
.283SLG
.409OPS
.692wOBA
.303Exit Velocity
90.1 mphHard Hit Rate
32.8%Barrels/PA
8.4%Expected BA
.255Expected SLG
.449Sprint Speed
23.2 ft/secGround Ball %
45.3%Line Drive %
19.5%Fly Ball %
35.2%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bethancourt spent the entire season in San Diego, making 41 appearances behind the plate in addition to playing 12 games in the outfield, one at second base, and taking the ball twice for manager Andy Green as a relief pitcher. Bethancourt's strong arm has always been praised as part of his profile as a defense-first catcher, but he touched 96 mph with his fastball during his time on the mound while mixing in a mid-80s changeup and a few knuckleballs. It's possible that Bethancourt will focus on pitching in preparation for 2017, if only to add to his versatility off the bench. At the plate, Bethancourt made small strides in 2016, hitting a career-high six homers while finishing with a .228/.263/.368 line in 204 plate appearances. He's never shown a particularly discerning eye at the plate, however, and a full-time move to the mound may be the best use of Bethancourt's tools if the organization doubts the possibility of further development as a hitter.
More Fantasy News

Avoids arbitration with Tampa
Bethancourt signed a one-year, $1.35 million contract with the Rays on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Not starting Wednesday
Bethancourt isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Remains on bench
Bethancourt will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
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Sits second straight
Bethancourt isn't starting Friday against Houston, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
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Out of Thursday's lineup
Bethancourt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game at Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
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