2023 Stats
AVG
.251
HR
7
RBI
24
R
36
SB
11
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Yelich repeated his 2021 campaign, but with more steals. Unfortunately, this includes a second season reverting to the days we all wondered what Yelich could do if he put more batted balls in the air. Had we not seen what he could do in 2019, the current version may be more accepted as a decent player with a wRC+ north of 100 every season of his career. Yelich's HardHit% was 90th percentile, fueled by an 89th percentile average exit velocity. However, a 58.6% groundball rate again capped power. As mentioned, Yelich ran more, swiping 19 bags in 22 tries. Yelich has already demonstrated he can hit more balls in the air, but that was on the other side of 30 years old and before he battled back injuries. Sure, it can happen again, but the likelier outcome is a few more seasons at the current level, with the flicker of hope more fly balls manifest. A healthy 2022 campaign does keep the candle burning. Read Past Outlooks

Returns to lineup Friday
Yelich (back) is in the Brewers' lineup Friday against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Yelich will play left field and bat third versus the Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan after sitting out two games due to back tightness. He returns to a .765 OPS with seven home runs, 23 RBI, nine stolen bases and 32 runs scored through 40 games on the year.
Yelich will play left field and bat third versus the Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan after sitting out two games due to back tightness. He returns to a .765 OPS with seven home runs, 23 RBI, nine stolen bases and 32 runs scored through 40 games on the year.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+22%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+74%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .637 | 383 | 8 | 29 | .224 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .779 | 976 | 22 | 103 | .262 | ||||
2023vs Left | .481 | 54 | 1 | 4 | .180 | ||||
2023vs Right | .837 | 159 | 6 | 20 | .277 | ||||
2022vs Left | .694 | 203 | 5 | 13 | .258 | ||||
2022vs Right | .757 | 468 | 9 | 44 | .249 | ||||
2021vs Left | .611 | 126 | 2 | 12 | .187 | ||||
2021vs Right | .781 | 349 | 7 | 39 | .271 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+8%
OPS at Home
2023
+13%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .765 | 676 | 19 | 84 | .249 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .711 | 683 | 11 | 48 | .252 | ||||
2023Home | .788 | 107 | 4 | 15 | .261 | ||||
2023Away | .700 | 106 | 3 | 9 | .242 | ||||
2022Home | .781 | 346 | 9 | 36 | .253 | ||||
2022Away | .693 | 325 | 5 | 21 | .251 | ||||
2021Home | .730 | 223 | 6 | 33 | .237 | ||||
2021Away | .740 | 252 | 3 | 18 | .258 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Christian Yelich 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
0.48BB Rate
10.8%K Rate
22.5%BABIP
.303ISO
.150AVG
.251OBP
.343SLG
.401OPS
.744wOBA
.330Exit Velocity
92.2 mphHard Hit Rate
38.8%Barrels/PA
5.6%Expected BA
.287Expected SLG
.483Sprint Speed
23.9 ft/secGround Ball %
54.0%Line Drive %
19.4%Fly Ball %
26.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Yelich remains an enigma. His batting average rebounded a bit, but his power fell even further. Yelich cut down strikeouts but reverted to generating an extreme number of groundballs. Yelich's average exit velocity was significantly lower that 2018-19, especially on flyballs which lost six mph. Generating more grounders and a drop in flyball exit velocity are indicative of a flatter swing. The question is whether this was due to lingering back issues, and if so, are they chronic? Yelich missed over a month early with a sore back, and when he returned his production didn't improve. His sprint speed didn't drop much, hinting that a change in swing mechanics may account for the decline. Gauging Yelich's draft equity isn't about numbers, it's a matter of confidence in health and whether you believe he can return to driving the ball in the air again.
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Remains sidelined Wednesday
Yelich (back) remains out of the lineup Wednesday at St. Louis.
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Sidelined with back tightness
Yelich (back) is not in the lineup Tuesday night against the Cardinals.
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Dealing with back tightness
Yelich was removed from Monday's game against the Cardinals due to back tightness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
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Continues hot stretch at plate
Yelich went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a steal, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Royals.
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Belts two long balls in win
Yelich went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three total RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win against the Royals.
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