2024 Stats
AVG
.238
HR
1
RBI
7
R
10
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Sent down to minors
The Rays optioned Mead to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Mead had been receiving the bulk of the starts at third base following the trade of Isaac Paredes, but he went 3-for-21 at the plate in August while showing shaky defense at the hot corner. Junior Caminero is taking Mead's spot on the roster and will be the team's new everyday third baseman.
Mead had been receiving the bulk of the starts at third base following the trade of Isaac Paredes, but he went 3-for-21 at the plate in August while showing shaky defense at the hot corner. Junior Caminero is taking Mead's spot on the roster and will be the team's new everyday third baseman.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+72%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+111%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .831 | 85 | 0 | 6 | .324 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .484 | 138 | 2 | 6 | .198 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+14%
OPS at Home
2024
+31%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .658 | 102 | 2 | 6 | .258 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .575 | 121 | 0 | 6 | .232 | ||||
| 2024Home | .651 | 63 | 1 | 4 | .263 | ||||
| 2024Away | .496 | 68 | 0 | 3 | .215 | ||||
| 2023Home | .669 | 39 | 1 | 2 | .250 | ||||
| 2023Away | .680 | 53 | 0 | 3 | .255 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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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
0.20BB Rate
4.6%K Rate
22.9%BABIP
.304ISO
.049AVG
.238OBP
.282SLG
.287OPS
.569wOBA
.258Exit Velocity
88.8 mphHard Hit Rate
30.1%Barrels/PA
3.1%Expected BA
.240Expected SLG
.349Sprint Speed
23.0 ft/secGround Ball %
35.5%Line Drive %
24.7%Fly Ball %
39.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
A 22-year-old Aussie who has always been a bat-first infielder, Mead once again proved to be one of the best pure hitters in the minors in 2022. He slashed .298/.390/.532 with an 18.7 K% and 13 home runs in 76 games between Double-A and Triple-A. Mead ended the year on the shelf with an elbow strain and had an injection to help the healing, so while he was added to the 40-man roster after the season, there is still a slight chance the elbow will start barking again once he's a full-go in spring training. His hit tool is more of an agreed upon carrying tool than his power, but he is a career .517 slugger who has logged isolated power figures north of .200 at every stop above rookie ball except High-A, so there's a decent chance he will hit for plus game power. Mead's one big weakness is defense, as he isn't a great athlete and his arm probably isn't good enough for third base or the outfield. That limits him to second base, first base and designated hitter. He will be competing with Brandon Lowe, Jonathan Aranda and Isaac Paredes, among others, for playing time in 2023. Mead has very little left to prove offensively in the minors.
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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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Three hits in return to majors
Mead went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Yankees.
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Recalled from Triple-A
The Rays recalled Mead from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
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Optioned to minors
The Rays optioned Mead to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
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Sitting in second straight game
Mead is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
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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.