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Injury Back
Est. Return 6/20/2023
2023 Stats
AVG
.228
HR
6
RBI
20
R
19
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
It is somewhat amusing that while Cron hit 57 homers over the past two seasons in Denver, he never did reach the 30 plateau as he did in Tropicana Field of all places in 2018. Cron hit 22 of his 29 homers in Coors this past season with a hefty .302/.354/.601 slash line, but other stadiums were his kryptonite as he hit .214/.279/.340 away from Denver with seven homers. Fantasy managers should hope the Rockies keep Cron around as long as possible given how poorly he has hit away from Coors the past two seasons. The power will play anywhere, but this profile is much less attractive if it comes with batting average risks. Read Past Outlooks

Week away from activity
Rockies manager Bud Black said Tuesday that Cron (back) is at least a week away from beginning baseball activities, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Cron has been on the shelf since mid-May due to lingering discomfort in his lower back and there remains no timetable for his return to the active roster. Nolan Jones and Elehuris Montero are currently drawing the majority of starts at first base for Colorado, with a few Mike Moustakas sightings sprinkled into the mix.
Cron has been on the shelf since mid-May due to lingering discomfort in his lower back and there remains no timetable for his return to the active roster. Nolan Jones and Elehuris Montero are currently drawing the majority of starts at first base for Colorado, with a few Mike Moustakas sightings sprinkled into the mix.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+1%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+28%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .817 | 391 | 19 | 72 | .256 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .826 | 935 | 44 | 142 | .266 | ||||
2023vs Left | .829 | 44 | 1 | 5 | .293 | ||||
2023vs Right | .650 | 104 | 5 | 15 | .200 | ||||
2022vs Left | .695 | 197 | 10 | 37 | .208 | ||||
2022vs Right | .823 | 434 | 19 | 65 | .280 | ||||
2021vs Left | .977 | 150 | 8 | 30 | .311 | ||||
2021vs Right | .877 | 397 | 20 | 62 | .269 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+45%
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Since 2021Home | .979 | 646 | 43 | 153 | .306 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .675 | 680 | 20 | 61 | .223 | ||||
2023Home | .705 | 64 | 2 | 10 | .237 | ||||
2023Away | .702 | 84 | 4 | 10 | .221 | ||||
2022Home | .955 | 308 | 22 | 75 | .302 | ||||
2022Away | .619 | 323 | 7 | 27 | .214 | ||||
2021Home | 1.073 | 274 | 19 | 68 | .326 | ||||
2021Away | .734 | 273 | 9 | 24 | .235 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does C.J. Cron 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
0.29BB Rate
6.8%K Rate
23.6%BABIP
.258ISO
.199AVG
.228OBP
.277SLG
.426OPS
.703wOBA
.305Exit Velocity
89.9 mphHard Hit Rate
36.9%Barrels/PA
11.5%Expected BA
.256Expected SLG
.485Sprint Speed
21.7 ft/secGround Ball %
37.9%Line Drive %
19.4%Fly Ball %
42.7%Advanced Batting Stats
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Cron played in a career-high 142 games last season. When on the field, he's been productive over his career with a 162-game average of 29 homers, a .261 average and two steals. And his batting average should be higher this season. He's already re-signed with Colorado where he'll hit in the middle of the lineup. This will be his second season after major knee surgery, so nothing should hold him back. All of his power numbers were down in 2020 from being hurt, but they rebounded. With the Rockies in a rebuild (whether they want to admit it or not), Cron's playing time and spot in the batting order should be secure, especially with Trevor Story gone. Cron is a fine -- if rather boring -- power option if a fantasy manager wants to wait a bit for his first baseman.
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Nearing swinging workouts
Manager Bud Black said Thursday that Cron (back) is expected to begin taking swings soon, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.
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Yet to resume activities
Cron (back) has yet to resume baseball activities, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
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Goes on IL with back spasms
The Rockies placed Cron (back) on the 10-day injured list Monday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
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Likely to land on IL
Rockies manager Bud Black said after Sunday's 4-0 win over the Phillies that Cron (back) is likely heading to the injured list, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
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Exits with back spasms
Cron was removed from Sunday's game against the Phillies due to back spasms, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
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