2022 Stats
AVG
.333
HR
0
RBI
6
R
5
SB
3
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Bae has been a relatively highly regarded prospect since signing with the Pirates in 2018. He showed the peak of his potential in 2022 with Triple-A Indianapolis, where he displayed a consistent ability to both make contact (16.9 K%) and get on base (.362). Most intriguing skill, however, is his stolen base upside. Bae has stolen double-digit bags at every level of the minors, including when he posted 30 on 38 attempts in 2022. That combination of skills also earned Bae a brief promotion to Pittsburgh to close the 2022 season. It's not prudent to draw conclusions from a 37-plate appearance sample, but Bae remained aggressive on the basepaths by swiping three bases without getting caught. While coming through the organization, Bae played every defensive position except for right field and catcher. On a rebuilding Pittsburgh squad, he should get all the run he can handle in 2023. Read Past Outlooks
Sitting Monday
Bae is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Bae has handled a near-everyday role since his call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sept. 23 and has picked up starts at three different positions. Though he's on the bench Monday, it wouldn't be surprising if he picked up starts in the Pirates' final two games of the season.
Bae has handled a near-everyday role since his call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sept. 23 and has picked up starts at three different positions. Though he's on the bench Monday, it wouldn't be surprising if he picked up starts in the Pirates' final two games of the season.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+717%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+717%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020vs Left | .125 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .000 | ||||
| Since 2020vs Right | 1.021 | 29 | 0 | 4 | .423 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .125 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .000 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 1.021 | 29 | 0 | 4 | .423 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+30%
OPS on Road
2022
+30%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020Home | .768 | 28 | 0 | 4 | .292 | ||||
| Since 2020Away | 1.000 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .444 | ||||
| 2022Home | .768 | 28 | 0 | 4 | .292 | ||||
| 2022Away | 1.000 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .444 | ||||
| 2021Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Ji Hwan Bae 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
0.33BB Rate
5.4%K Rate
16.2%BABIP
.407ISO
.091AVG
.333OBP
.405SLG
.424OPS
.830wOBA
.372Exit Velocity
83.2 mphHard Hit Rate
18.5%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.236Expected SLG
.261Sprint Speed
27.2 ft/secGround Ball %
56.0%Line Drive %
24.0%Fly Ball %
20.0%Prospect Rankings History
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2020 Fantasy Outlook
The Pirates signed Bae out of South Korea in early 2018 for $1.3 million and between the lines, his full-season debut was a success. He was suspended for 30 games early in the season for assaulting his girlfriend. Bae went on to win the Sally League batting title. While he logged a .417 BABIP, his 80-grade speed, 51.2 GB% and 40.9 Oppo% supports a high BABIP, particularly against Low-A defenders. His speed and 11.3 BB% are what really stand out for fantasy. He could steal 30-plus bases while leading off if he hits his ceiling. If he falls a little short of his offensive ceiling, he could be a No. 8 hitter or relegated to a utility role. Bae's fringe-average arm may force a move to second base, but he has all the other tools to handle shortstop. We can safely say he won't ever be a power threat. Concerns about his character and makeup are valid.
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Two hits, steals bag
Bae went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Cardinals.
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Tallies second double
Bae went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored Tuesday against the Cubs.
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Heads to bench Monday
Bae is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
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Two steals in debut
Bae went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Cubs.
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Starting at second in debut
Bae had his contract selected by the Pirates and will start at second base and bat eighth Friday against the Cubs, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
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