2022 Stats
AVG
.269
HR
9
RBI
56
R
66
SB
23
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Rojas suffered a Grade 2 right oblique strain in the spring, keeping him out about a month. Rojas finished with 125 games, a few less than the previous season, but he posted similar numbers while stealing more bases. He doesn't do anything especially well, but Rojas does a little of everything. That said, last season's 19.2 strikeout rate was a career-low, so if he maintains that, Rojas' contact will be above average and provide a solid floor. Last season, his HR/FB dipped, but a higher fly ball rate salvaged his power. There's some latent pop in his swing of Rojas can sustain the elevated fly ball rate while hitting them with a little more authority. Pulling it together, steals are the key as Rojas has a chance to benefit from the new rules. The signing of Evan Longoria could squeeze him for playing time, though the veteran is likely to see a fair amount of action at DH. Combining Rojas' speed with dual second and third base eligibility and he could be an undervalued asset, especially for those looking for mid to late round speed. Read Past Outlooks
Cleared to play Wednesday
Rojas (legs) will start at third base and bat second in Wednesday's Cactus League split-squad game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Rojas has been dealing with some tightness in both of his legs and hasn't played in a spring game since March 8, but the Diamondbacks' decision to hold him out of action looks to have been mostly precautionary. The 28-year-old has moved between third base and second base over his first eight spring games, perhaps signaling that the Diamondbacks envision him filling more of a utility role in 2023.
Rojas has been dealing with some tightness in both of his legs and hasn't played in a spring game since March 8, but the Diamondbacks' decision to hold him out of action looks to have been mostly precautionary. The 28-year-old has moved between third base and second base over his first eight spring games, perhaps signaling that the Diamondbacks envision him filling more of a utility role in 2023.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+5%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+14%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020vs Left | .702 | 304 | 6 | 25 | .257 | ||||
| Since 2020vs Right | .736 | 822 | 14 | 77 | .263 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .667 | 129 | 2 | 12 | .243 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .763 | 381 | 7 | 44 | .277 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | .775 | 146 | 4 | 13 | .277 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | .744 | 400 | 7 | 31 | .260 | ||||
| 2020vs Left | .498 | 29 | 0 | 0 | .222 | ||||
| 2020vs Right | .391 | 41 | 0 | 2 | .147 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+7%
OPS at Home
2022
+10%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020Home | .751 | 545 | 8 | 46 | .274 | ||||
| Since 2020Away | .704 | 581 | 12 | 56 | .250 | ||||
| 2022Home | .704 | 246 | 2 | 23 | .268 | ||||
| 2022Away | .772 | 264 | 7 | 33 | .270 | ||||
| 2021Home | .798 | 276 | 6 | 23 | .277 | ||||
| 2021Away | .707 | 270 | 5 | 21 | .252 | ||||
| 2020Home | .691 | 23 | 0 | 0 | .300 | ||||
| 2020Away | .313 | 47 | 0 | 2 | .122 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Josh Rojas 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
0.56BB Rate
10.8%K Rate
19.2%BABIP
.323ISO
.122AVG
.269OBP
.349SLG
.391OPS
.739wOBA
.328Exit Velocity
88.8 mphHard Hit Rate
29.9%Barrels/PA
3.1%Expected BA
.242Expected SLG
.365Sprint Speed
23.9 ft/secGround Ball %
41.6%Line Drive %
23.3%Fly Ball %
35.2%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Rojas parlayed a strong spring into regular playing time at second base. He also played right and center field along with shortstop and third base, appearing in a career-high 139 games. It would have been more, except Rojas missed time with a dislocated pinky finger. Rojas' K% and BB% were in line with levels posted previously, but he carried a bloated .345 BABIP. Unfortunately, the underlying metrics point to at least 15 lucky hits, so expect some batting average regression. That said, Rojas could improve his contact, especially since he's not prone to chasing. He has below average power with above average, but not blazing speed. Rojas' biggest allure is lineup motility as he qualifies at second base, shortstop, and outfield. He needs volume to be mixed-league worthy and should get it, likely playing all over the diamond again. There isn't an obvious pathway to a breakout, but Rojas can be an asset.
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Expected back Wednesday
Rojas (legs) is expected to play Wednesday, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.
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Scratched from Sunday lineup
Rojas has been scratched from Sunday's Cactus League lineup against the Rockies for undisclosed reasons.
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Loses arbitration hearing
Rojas will earn $2.575 million in 2023 after losing his arbitration hearing to the Diamondbacks on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Slugs go-ahead homer
Rojas went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Brewers.
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Records lone Arizona hit
Rojas went 1-for-3 with a steal in Tuesday's loss against the Brewers.
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