2023 Stats
AVG
.236
HR
6
RBI
13
R
21
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Heyward feels like a player who's a lot older than 33. That's probably because he made his MLB debut way back in 2010 when he was just 20 years old. Heyward exploded on the scene with 18 home runs and 11 stolen bases as a rookie. He got to the 20-20 level two seasons later, but that version of Heyward is long gone. In 2022, he had just one home run and one stolen base while batting a lowly .204 across 48 games. A knee injury definitely slowed him down, but the veteran was showing signs of decline the past few seasons. The rebuilding Cubs decided Heyward no longer fit their plans, so they released the outfielder in November despite still owing him $22 million for the final year of his contract. He got a minor-league deal with the Dodgers, and while they may be able to get the most out of him, it will be a high bar for him to clear to get significant MLB time. Read Past Outlooks

Sees first career action in LF
Heyward started in left field for the Dodgers on Friday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run in an 8-4 win against the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Per the Associated Press, this was Heyward's first appearance in left field in 1,623 career major-league contests. The veteran has seen his playing time decrease since J.D. Martinez returned from a stint on the IL in mid-May, so the Dodgers may be asking him to take an occasional turn in left in order to get his bat in the lineup a little more often. Heyward has hit pretty well when given the opportunity during his first campaign with Los Angeles, slashing .238/.352/.486 with six homers, eight doubles, 13 RBI, 20 runs and two steals over 125 plate appearances.
Per the Associated Press, this was Heyward's first appearance in left field in 1,623 career major-league contests. The veteran has seen his playing time decrease since J.D. Martinez returned from a stint on the IL in mid-May, so the Dodgers may be asking him to take an occasional turn in left in order to get his bat in the lineup a little more often. Heyward has hit pretty well when given the opportunity during his first campaign with Los Angeles, slashing .238/.352/.486 with six homers, eight doubles, 13 RBI, 20 runs and two steals over 125 plate appearances.
Batting Stats
Loading Batting Stats...
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2023 MLB Game Log
Loading Batting Game Log...
Minor League Game Log

Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Batting Game Log...
Batting Order Slot Breakdown
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
5
11
9
3
3
2
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+21%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+420%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Since 2021vs Left | .553 | 103 | 1 | 8 | .219 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .669 | 528 | 14 | 45 | .215 | ||||
2023vs Left | .167 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2023vs Right | .869 | 121 | 6 | 13 | .248 | ||||
2022vs Left | .435 | 23 | 0 | 0 | .217 | ||||
2022vs Right | .579 | 128 | 1 | 10 | .202 | ||||
2021vs Left | .621 | 74 | 1 | 8 | .235 | ||||
2021vs Right | .629 | 279 | 7 | 22 | .208 | ||||
More Splits→ | View More Split Stats |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+7%
OPS at Home
2023
+37%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Since 2021Home | .673 | 312 | 11 | 32 | .209 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .628 | 319 | 4 | 21 | .222 | ||||
2023Home | .962 | 67 | 4 | 9 | .259 | ||||
2023Away | .701 | 60 | 2 | 4 | .212 | ||||
2022Home | .452 | 74 | 0 | 5 | .164 | ||||
2022Away | .655 | 77 | 1 | 5 | .243 | ||||
2021Home | .663 | 171 | 7 | 18 | .210 | ||||
2021Away | .593 | 182 | 1 | 12 | .217 | ||||
More Splits→ | View More Split Stats |
Stat Review
How does Jason Heyward 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
0.79BB Rate
15.0%K Rate
18.9%BABIP
.247ISO
.245AVG
.236OBP
.354SLG
.481OPS
.835wOBA
.365Exit Velocity
89.6 mphHard Hit Rate
37.3%Barrels/PA
5.4%Expected BA
.221Expected SLG
.415Sprint Speed
23.6 ft/secGround Ball %
44.6%Line Drive %
10.8%Fly Ball %
44.6%Advanced Batting Stats
Loading Advanced Batting Stats...
Additional Stats
Games By Position
Defensive Stats
Loading Games Played by Position...
Batted Ball Stats
Loading Batted Ball Stats...
Stats Vs Upcoming Pitchers
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Jason Heyward See More

Erik Halterman writes about this week's risers and fallers, which includes Marlins pitcher Eury Perez, who made his big-league debut last week and also has a spot on Halterman's Tout Wars team.

In this week's edition, Jan Levine profiles a couple NL pitchers who are in line for more playing time.

Jason Shebilske digs deep for these FAAB picks, starting with former Dodger top prospect Miguel Vargas' recent hot streak putting him on the fantasy radar.

Ryan Boyer grinds out the great analysis on National League lineups, with Ozzie Albies' triumphant return from injury putting him on a 40-homer pace.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
Heyward may just be the oldest 32-year-old in baseball. He has been in the majors since he was 20, but the aging curve has hit him hard and fast. Strangely enough, his max exit velocity last season was in the 95th percentile, but there was otherwise little positive to take away from a fantasy perspective. Heyward's outlook was further muddled with the arrival of highly touted Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki in the offseason. Suzuki is expected to serve as the everyday right fielder, so Heyward should play more in center, where he'll compete with Rafael Ortega for playing time. With the Chicago outfield a bit more crowded and Heyward showing clear signs of decline at the plate, he is NL-only or draft and hold material only these days; set your expectations low and you will not be disappointed.
More Fantasy News

Fills box score Tuesday
Heyward went 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Officially out of slump
Heyward went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory over Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Losing work to Martinez
Heyward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Out against lefty again
Heyward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Sits against lefty
Heyward is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.