2025 Stats
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.154
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mead, a year after he was acquired from Philadelphia for Cristopher Sanchez, was looked at by some as another steal by the Rays. Now, as Michael Scott once said, "Well well well, how the turntables..." or something like that. Sanchez had a breakout season in 2024, while Mead spent more time in Triple-A Durham than he did in the majors, as he has yet to show the ability to hit or field as an everyday big league player. Mead continued to hit well in the minors, but his time in the majors saw him mostly overpowered by righties, and he had only one home run in 132 plate appearances around a lot of sub-optimal contact. Mead also struggled to find a defensive home, as he lacks the arm strength to play third base and the footwork to play second base. What we're left with is a guy who so far profiles best on a short-side platoon at DH, which is far from the trajectory envisioned for him even 12 months ago. He qualifies at second base only on draft day, so he is an intriguing draft-and-hold target if he can resurface some of what made him a highly rated prospect, but there is a good chance he returns to Durham to begin the season in hopes of finding a defensive home. Read Past Outlooks
Batting leadoff in opener
Mead is starting at first base and batting leadoff in Friday's opener versus the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
Mead was one of the best hitters in all of baseball during spring training, going a ridiculous 22-for-42 (.524) with one home run and a 6:6 K:BB. The Rays have rewarded him by slotting him at the top of their batting order in their opener against southpaw Kyle Freeland. Much of Mead's playing time is likely to come versus lefties, but he could hit his way into a bigger workload if he gets off to a hot start.
Mead was one of the best hitters in all of baseball during spring training, going a ridiculous 22-for-42 (.524) with one home run and a 6:6 K:BB. The Rays have rewarded him by slotting him at the top of their batting order in their opener against southpaw Kyle Freeland. Much of Mead's playing time is likely to come versus lefties, but he could hit his way into a bigger workload if he gets off to a hot start.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+51%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+72%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023vs Left | .744 | 105 | 0 | 6 | .286 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .494 | 148 | 2 | 7 | .200 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .368 | 20 | 0 | 0 | .118 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .633 | 10 | 0 | 1 | .222 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .849 | 50 | 0 | 3 | .364 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .403 | 81 | 1 | 4 | .167 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .805 | 35 | 0 | 3 | .267 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .600 | 57 | 1 | 2 | .245 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+3%
OPS at Home
2025
+156%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .604 | 129 | 2 | 6 | .233 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .586 | 124 | 0 | 7 | .235 | ||||
| 2025Home | .390 | 27 | 0 | 0 | .130 | ||||
| 2025Away | 1.000 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .333 | ||||
| 2024Home | .651 | 63 | 1 | 4 | .263 | ||||
| 2024Away | .496 | 68 | 0 | 3 | .215 | ||||
| 2023Home | .669 | 39 | 1 | 2 | .250 | ||||
| 2023Away | .680 | 53 | 0 | 3 | .255 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Curtis Mead 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
7.4%K Rate
25.9%BABIP
.235ISO
.042AVG
.167OBP
.259SLG
.208OPS
.468wOBA
.224Exit Velocity
90.4 mphHard Hit Rate
35.3%Barrels/PA
7.4%Expected BA
.248Expected SLG
.376Sprint Speed
23.0 ft/secGround Ball %
41.2%Line Drive %
11.8%Fly Ball %
47.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Unfortunately, we didn't get much clarity last season on Mead's long-term or short-term future. Seen as one of the better pure hitters in the minors heading into 2023, the Australian infielder had a strong showing in big-league camp but got off to a slow start at Triple-A before getting hit on the wrist by a pitch in late-April. He returned in late-June and got his first of two calls to the majors in early-August. Mead performed up to expectations at Triple-A after returning from injury, slashing .336/.439/.604 with seven home runs, 15 doubles and as many walks as strikeouts (26) in 39 games. His production over multiple stints in the majors was more modest, although he held his own (95 wRC+, 22.8 K%). The righty-hitting Mead got 13 starts against lefties and seven starts against righties while getting the bulk of his starts at third base. His minor-league track record suggests he can make enough impact to justify an everyday role, but Tampa Bay may not have everyday playing time available early in 2024. Mead is still an offensive-minded prospect worth betting on long term, but he'll need to be playing almost every day to be a viable option in mixed leagues due to his lack of speed.
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Makes Opening Day roster
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Mead has made the Opening Day roster, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
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Continues hot start to spring
Mead went 4-for-4 with one walk and one run scored in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
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Battling for bench spot
Mead will enter spring training battling with Eloy Jimenez for one of Tampa Bay's final bench spots, Marc Topkin of the Tamp Bay Times reports.
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Sent down to minors
The Rays optioned Mead to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.
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Playing time trending upward
Mead will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Astros, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely bet for Opening Day roster
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times speculates Mead is likely to make Tampa Bay's Opening Day roster as a utility player.
ANALYSIS
Mead is one of the organization's top prospects and made his MLB debut last season, posting a .253/.326/.349 slash line in 92 plate appearances. He's traditionally a third baseman but could be a backup option at shortstop until Taylor Walls recovers from hip surgery. A strong start to the campaign could secure Mead a big-league spot beyond that, however.
Mead is one of the organization's top prospects and made his MLB debut last season, posting a .253/.326/.349 slash line in 92 plate appearances. He's traditionally a third baseman but could be a backup option at shortstop until Taylor Walls recovers from hip surgery. A strong start to the campaign could secure Mead a big-league spot beyond that, however.