2023 Stats
AVG
.214
HR
2
RBI
2
R
5
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Yepez made his MLB debut in 2022 and had a solid rookie campaign with a .253/.296/.447 slash line, 12 home runs and 30 RBI in 76 games. He filled a part-time role and saw action at first base, third base, designated hitter and both corner outfield spots, though he's not strong in the field. The retirement of Albert Pujols opens up a significant chunk of playing time, and Yepez could slot into that spot at designated hitter in 2023 depending on the Cardinals' offseason moves. His 22.3 percent strikeout rate is manageable, but he'll need to improve upon the 5.9 percent walk rate to maintain a consistent spot in the lineup. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
#395
ADP
Homers off bench Thursday
Yepez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 16-8 win over the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Yepez got in on the homer party despite not starting the contest -- he entered as a pinch hitter for Tommy Edman (abdomen) in the third inning and promptly hit a solo shot. There hasn't been much playing time for Yepez since he was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on May 5, but the Cardinals' outfield is starting to feel the impact of injuries. In addition to Edman, Dylan Carlson (ankle) and Tyler O'Neill (back) are nursing injuries. It's possible Yepez could serve as a platoon option in the corner outfielder positions in the near team. He's slashing .250/.276/.464 with two homers, two RBI and four runs scored through 29 plate appearances.
Yepez got in on the homer party despite not starting the contest -- he entered as a pinch hitter for Tommy Edman (abdomen) in the third inning and promptly hit a solo shot. There hasn't been much playing time for Yepez since he was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on May 5, but the Cardinals' outfield is starting to feel the impact of injuries. In addition to Edman, Dylan Carlson (ankle) and Tyler O'Neill (back) are nursing injuries. It's possible Yepez could serve as a platoon option in the corner outfielder positions in the near team. He's slashing .250/.276/.464 with two homers, two RBI and four runs scored through 29 plate appearances.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+4%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+44%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2021vs Left | .711 | 91 | 4 | 9 | .244 | ||||
| Since 2021vs Right | .739 | 229 | 10 | 23 | .249 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .744 | 30 | 2 | 2 | .222 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .517 | 16 | 0 | 0 | .200 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .695 | 61 | 2 | 7 | .255 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .755 | 213 | 10 | 23 | .253 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+9%
OPS on Road
2023
+86%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2021Home | .697 | 144 | 7 | 14 | .224 | ||||
| Since 2021Away | .759 | 176 | 7 | 18 | .267 | ||||
| 2023Home | .450 | 20 | 1 | 1 | .150 | ||||
| 2023Away | .839 | 26 | 1 | 1 | .273 | ||||
| 2022Home | .738 | 124 | 6 | 13 | .237 | ||||
| 2022Away | .746 | 150 | 6 | 17 | .266 | ||||
| 2021Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Juan Yepez 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
0.23BB Rate
6.5%K Rate
28.3%BABIP
.259ISO
.167AVG
.214OBP
.283SLG
.381OPS
.664wOBA
.296Exit Velocity
82.2 mphHard Hit Rate
34.5%Barrels/PA
6.5%Expected BA
.263Expected SLG
.429Sprint Speed
22.2 ft/secGround Ball %
27.6%Line Drive %
17.2%Fly Ball %
55.2%Prospect Rankings History
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Yepez has some Quad-A qualities, but after slashing .289/.382/.589 at Triple-A and .302/.388/.640 in the Arizona Fall League, he is also a trendy sleeper heading into the season. Given that he made contact at a solid clip (18.6 K%) and took his walks (11.7 BB%), there's reason to expect him to hold his own against big-league pitching. Still, it's dangerous to read too much into what a 23-year-old first baseman/designated hitter does in the upper levels of the minors. His pull-heavy approach and middling 27.1 Hard% are added reasons for pessimism. He needs to be close to the best realistic version of himself to earn playing time at those positions. Given that he is on the 40-man roster, Yepez could get the first crack at designated hitter duties this year if the National League gets the DH.
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Heads to bench
Yepez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Boston.
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Starting in left field Friday
Yepez is starting in left field and batting sixth Friday versus the Tigers.
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Promoted from Triple-A
Yepez was recalled from Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals on Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
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Optioned to Memphis
Yepez was optioned Saturday to Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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Launches first homer
Yepez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Rockies.
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