2022 Stats
AVG
.219
HR
14
RBI
53
R
51
SB
0
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Winker finally eclipsed the 500 plate appearance plateau in 2022, but he did so playing through back and leg troubles which impacted his overall numbers. Winker had reportedly disenfrachised some teammates throughout the process of the season with some of his actions with how he approached the game. It came as no surprise when Seattle sent him to Milwaukee for Kolten Wong in November. Winker has the opportunity for a fresh start in Milwaukee as he looks to re-establish his fantasy value as a disciplined hitter who limits self-inflicted damage at the plate. His Hard Hit Rate plummeted last year from the top 20th percentile in previous seasons to the bottom 20th percentile as he played through the aforementioned injuries, so the conditions are favorable for him to once again pursue a 20+ homer season. Milwaukee can, and should, use him as the regular DH to both keep him healthy and keep his terrible defensive abilities off the field as much as possible. Read Past Outlooks

No limitations in camp
Winker (neck, knee) has been working out at the Brewers' spring training complex in Arizona and will not face any restrictions at the start of spring training.
ANALYSIS
Winker is coming back from a minor knee surgery and also an operation on his neck in which he had a herniated disc replaced. The neck injury in particular seemed debilitating, as Winker sunk to a .688 OPS in 2022, but it sounds like he'll head into 2023 with a clean bill of health. The 29-year-old also had a major ballpark upgrade when he was traded from Seattle to Milwaukee over the offseason, giving him a good shot to bounce back this year.
Winker is coming back from a minor knee surgery and also an operation on his neck in which he had a herniated disc replaced. The neck injury in particular seemed debilitating, as Winker sunk to a .688 OPS in 2022, but it sounds like he'll head into 2023 with a clean bill of health. The 29-year-old also had a major ballpark upgrade when he was traded from Seattle to Milwaukee over the offseason, giving him a good shot to bounce back this year.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+19%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+22%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .727 | 296 | 11 | 39 | .222 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .865 | 915 | 39 | 108 | .272 | ||||
2022vs Left | .794 | 140 | 6 | 20 | .244 | ||||
2022vs Right | .651 | 407 | 8 | 33 | .211 | ||||
2021vs Left | .572 | 118 | 3 | 15 | .176 | ||||
2021vs Right | 1.070 | 367 | 21 | 56 | .346 | ||||
2020vs Left | .969 | 38 | 2 | 4 | .290 | ||||
2020vs Right | .927 | 141 | 10 | 19 | .246 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+2%
OPS on Road
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+18%
OPS on Road
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Since 2020Home | .820 | 553 | 24 | 67 | .249 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .833 | 648 | 25 | 79 | .269 | ||||
2022Home | .625 | 236 | 4 | 19 | .203 | ||||
2022Away | .736 | 311 | 10 | 34 | .232 | ||||
2021Home | .980 | 235 | 13 | 36 | .295 | ||||
2021Away | .922 | 250 | 11 | 35 | .314 | ||||
2020Home | .911 | 82 | 7 | 12 | .250 | ||||
2020Away | .914 | 87 | 4 | 10 | .265 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jesse Winker 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
0.82BB Rate
15.4%K Rate
18.8%BABIP
.251ISO
.125AVG
.219OBP
.344SLG
.344OPS
.688wOBA
.315Exit Velocity
87.7 mphHard Hit Rate
28.7%Barrels/PA
4.9%Expected BA
.249Expected SLG
.403Sprint Speed
20.0 ft/secGround Ball %
38.9%Line Drive %
20.6%Fly Ball %
40.6%Prospect Rankings History
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When healthy, Winker enjoyed a breakout 2021 campaign, hitting .305/.394/.556 with 24 homers with 77 runs and 71 RBI. Alas, "when healthy" remains a critical phrase. Winker was limited to 110 games, and missed all but two of the last 46 games with an intercostal strain. It's not a coincidence the Reds went 21-25 over that stretch, despite a very friendly schedule over those last two months. Unfortunately, health issues are a feature with Winker, as he's never played more than 113 games in a season. When Winker is in the game he has two noteworthy flaws - a lack of speed and trouble hitting lefties. Even last year when he hit over .300, Winker still hit just .176/.288/.284 against southpaws, and he'll now lose the advantage of hitting at Great American Ball Park for half the year after being traded to the Mariners, and he'll instead be at the more pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park. One of these years Winker will defy the odds and play a full season, but do you feel confident that 2022 will be that year?
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Sent to Milwaukee
Winker (neck, knee) and Abraham Toro were traded from the Mariners to the Brewers on Friday in exchange for Kolten Wong and cash considerations, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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Needs knee, neck surgeries
GM Jerry Dipoto announced Wednesday that Winker underwent knee surgery last week and is also scheduled for neck surgery, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
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Likely done for 2022
Mariners manager Scott Servais said Wednesday that Winker (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list and is unlikely to return for the postseason, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
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Still sitting for Game 2
Winker (neck) is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
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Out with neck issue
Winker (neck) is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tueday's doubleheader against the Tigers.
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