2024 Stats
AVG
.199
HR
18
RBI
51
R
42
SB
7
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Morel had a solid rookie campaign in 2022 with 16 homers and a .741 OPS in 113 games, but he spent the first month-plus of 2023 in the minors. He caught fire immediately upon being promoted by the Cubs and clubbed nine long balls with a 1.354 OPS while collecting hits in each of his first 13 contests. Morel finished the campaign with a .247/.313/.508 slash line, 26 home runs, 70 RBI and 62 runs despite playing in just 107 games. His strikeout rate improved but was still high at 31.0 percent, and his poor defense led to him seeing most of his time at designated hitter. He played six different positions, but second base was his only spot with more than five appearances besides the outfield, limiting his positional eligibility, and he remains without a clear home in the field. Morel made plenty of hard contact with a 50.0 percent hard-hit rate and 15.5 percent barrel, but the strikeouts make him a bit of a volatile fantasy option, especially since he's yet to put together a full season. Read Past Outlooks
Sitting down Friday
Morel isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.
ANALYSIS
Morel will get a day to clear his head Friday after going 0-for-6 with four strikeouts during Chicago's previous series against the Brewers. Miles Mastrobuoni will start at the hot corner instead while batting seventh.
Morel will get a day to clear his head Friday after going 0-for-6 with four strikeouts during Chicago's previous series against the Brewers. Miles Mastrobuoni will start at the hot corner instead while batting seventh.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+4%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+5%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .727 | 305 | 14 | 38 | .207 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .755 | 965 | 46 | 130 | .234 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .654 | 85 | 4 | 9 | .174 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .684 | 331 | 14 | 42 | .205 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .893 | 101 | 7 | 17 | .250 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .798 | 328 | 19 | 53 | .247 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .627 | 119 | 3 | 12 | .190 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .782 | 306 | 13 | 35 | .251 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+5%
OPS at Home
2024
+1%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .769 | 617 | 31 | 97 | .237 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .729 | 653 | 29 | 71 | .219 | ||||
| 2024Home | .674 | 194 | 7 | 23 | .199 | ||||
| 2024Away | .681 | 222 | 11 | 28 | .199 | ||||
| 2023Home | .779 | 205 | 13 | 43 | .234 | ||||
| 2023Away | .859 | 224 | 13 | 27 | .260 | ||||
| 2022Home | .837 | 218 | 11 | 31 | .270 | ||||
| 2022Away | .638 | 207 | 5 | 16 | .197 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Christopher Morel 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
0.47BB Rate
11.3%K Rate
24.3%BABIP
.219ISO
.176AVG
.199OBP
.303SLG
.375OPS
.678wOBA
.302Exit Velocity
89.7 mphHard Hit Rate
35.4%Barrels/PA
7.5%Expected BA
.242Expected SLG
.453Sprint Speed
22.5 ft/secGround Ball %
46.2%Line Drive %
14.6%Fly Ball %
39.2%Prospect Rankings History
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Cubs called Morel up straight from the Double-A level in mid-May. Initially it looked like he might be an NL Rookie of the Year candidate as Morel slashed .273/.343/.503 with nine home runs and seven stolen bases in his first 47 big-league games. Now more than ever, the book is already out on a player by the time they get to the majors, but that may not have been the case with Morel given he skipped the highest level of the minors. The league eventually caught up and in the end Morel struck out in nearly one-third of his plate appearances. Rafael Ortega was non-tendered in the offseason, leaving Morel tentatively atop the depth chart in center field although he will likely jump around the field as he did last season. Morel is 2B and OF eligible in leagues with a 20-game minimum for eligibility and adds third base and shortstop in leagues with a 10-game minimum.
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Launches two homers in win
Morel went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Cardinals.
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Goes deep in win
Morel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Orioles.
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Getting breather Saturday
Morel isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against the Angels.
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Provides offense Sunday
Morel went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Mets.
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Homers, drives in two in win
Morel went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Mets.
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Leash running out at third base
Cubs manager Craig Counsell indicated Thursday the team is considering other defensive options at third base as Morel already has two errors in June, reports Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Morel's defense has never been a strength, but Chicago opted to give him the reins at third base to begin 2024. Things haven't exactly been pretty, as he has minus-eight DRS and minus-11 OAA in 384 innings at the hot corner. To make matters worse, the 24-year-old is batting just .205 with a .400 SLG, though he's clubbed 12 homers and has a 13 percent walk rate. Morel's lineup spot likely isn't in jeopardy, and he's been a bit unlucky at the plate with a .265 xBA and .509 xSLG. The Cubs don't have a clear replacement at third base though, which could buy Morel more time at the position.
Morel's defense has never been a strength, but Chicago opted to give him the reins at third base to begin 2024. Things haven't exactly been pretty, as he has minus-eight DRS and minus-11 OAA in 384 innings at the hot corner. To make matters worse, the 24-year-old is batting just .205 with a .400 SLG, though he's clubbed 12 homers and has a 13 percent walk rate. Morel's lineup spot likely isn't in jeopardy, and he's been a bit unlucky at the plate with a .265 xBA and .509 xSLG. The Cubs don't have a clear replacement at third base though, which could buy Morel more time at the position.