2022 Stats
AVG
.256
HR
20
RBI
79
R
47
SB
6
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Naylor was limited to 69 games in 2021 after he underwent surgery to address a broken ankle, which briefly delayed his start to 2022. He appeared in 122 games and served as a platoon option at first base and designated hitter, and he had significant struggles against left-handed pitching with a .512 OPS in 127 plate appearances. Naylor clubbed 20 home runs total and crushed righties with a .283/.334/.522 slash line, which should at least keep him on the strong side of a platoon to open 2023. He also had solid strikeout and walk rates (16.1 percent and 7.8 percent, respectively), which provides a solid floor for his 2023 outlook, especially if he's able to improve when facing southpaws. Read Past Outlooks

Seeing regular work in spring
Naylor has gone 6-for-26 (.231) through 10 Cactus League games.
ANALYSIS
Naylor opted out of representing Canada at the World Baseball Classic to avoid aggravating his ankle, but he's seen plenty of playing time in spring training. The 25-year-old established himself with a .256/.319/.452 slash line, 20 home runs, 79 RBI, 47 runs scored and six stolen bases over 122 games last season. He's the Guardians' top first baseman this season, though Naylor and Josh Bell will likely share the duties at first base and designated hitter for much of the campaign.
Naylor opted out of representing Canada at the World Baseball Classic to avoid aggravating his ankle, but he's seen plenty of playing time in spring training. The 25-year-old established himself with a .256/.319/.452 slash line, 20 home runs, 79 RBI, 47 runs scored and six stolen bases over 122 games last season. He's the Guardians' top first baseman this season, though Naylor and Josh Bell will likely share the duties at first base and designated hitter for much of the campaign.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+47%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+67%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .542 | 224 | 3 | 19 | .190 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .796 | 622 | 25 | 87 | .275 | ||||
2022vs Left | .512 | 127 | 1 | 11 | .173 | ||||
2022vs Right | .856 | 371 | 19 | 68 | .283 | ||||
2021vs Left | .512 | 89 | 1 | 5 | .193 | ||||
2021vs Right | .805 | 160 | 6 | 16 | .287 | ||||
2020vs Left | 1.357 | 8 | 1 | 3 | .429 | ||||
2020vs Right | .543 | 91 | 0 | 3 | .221 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+24%
OPS on Road
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+24%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020Home | .649 | 405 | 10 | 40 | .226 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .808 | 436 | 18 | 66 | .278 | ||||
2022Home | .688 | 254 | 9 | 34 | .224 | ||||
2022Away | .854 | 244 | 11 | 45 | .288 | ||||
2021Home | .634 | 106 | 1 | 5 | .240 | ||||
2021Away | .746 | 143 | 6 | 16 | .263 | ||||
2020Home | .472 | 45 | 0 | 1 | .205 | ||||
2020Away | .756 | 49 | 1 | 5 | .273 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Josh Naylor 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
0.48BB Rate
7.6%K Rate
16.1%BABIP
.268ISO
.196AVG
.256OBP
.319SLG
.452OPS
.771wOBA
.334Exit Velocity
89.4 mphHard Hit Rate
35.0%Barrels/PA
6.4%Expected BA
.257Expected SLG
.430Sprint Speed
21.3 ft/secGround Ball %
48.9%Line Drive %
17.4%Fly Ball %
33.7%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Naylor's 2021 season was cut short after a broken ankle in late June required season-ending surgery. Naylor is reportedly making good progress in his recovery from July 3 surgery to address fractures and ligament damage in his right leg, but he's not expected to be cleared for Opening Day. Once he completes his rehab program and is able to play a few games in the minor leagues, Naylor should eventually settle into a strong-side platoon role for the Guardians at either corner-outfield spot, first base or designated hitter. Before sustaining the season-ending leg injury, Naylor supplied a .700 OPS in 249 plate appearances for Cleveland in 2021.
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No WBC to protect ankle
Naylor has chosen not to play for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic so as to not risk aggravating his surgically repaired right ankle, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
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Inks one-year deal
Naylor signed a one-year, $3.35 million contract with the Guardians on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
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Three-RBI day
Naylor went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's win over the Royals.
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Sits against lefty
Naylor is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals.
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Resting Monday
Naylor is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.
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