2022 Stats
AVG
.253
HR
12
RBI
30
R
27
SB
0
2023 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
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Added to Monday's lineup
Yepez is starting Monday against the Pirates, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Yepez was slated to be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game Monday, but he'll start at the hot corner and bat sixth after Nolan Arenado (undisclosed) was scratched. Yepez went 2-for-3 with two doubles during Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh.
Yepez was slated to be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game Monday, but he'll start at the hot corner and bat sixth after Nolan Arenado (undisclosed) was scratched. Yepez went 2-for-3 with two doubles during Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh.
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2022
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+9%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+9%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .695 | 61 | 2 | 7 | .255 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .755 | 213 | 10 | 23 | .253 | ||||
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 | ||||
2020vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+1%
OPS on Road
2022
+1%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020Home | .738 | 124 | 6 | 13 | .237 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .746 | 150 | 6 | 17 | .266 | ||||
2022Home | .738 | 124 | 6 | 13 | .237 | ||||
2022Away | .746 | 150 | 6 | 17 | .266 | ||||
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 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
0.26BB Rate
5.8%K Rate
22.3%BABIP
.283ISO
.194AVG
.253OBP
.296SLG
.447OPS
.742wOBA
.322Exit Velocity
86.5 mphHard Hit Rate
29.6%Barrels/PA
6.6%Expected BA
.216Expected SLG
.394Sprint Speed
22.7 ft/secGround Ball %
37.8%Line Drive %
15.3%Fly Ball %
46.9%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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Losing work to Dickerson, Pujols
Yepez is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Pittsburgh, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Not in Saturday's lineup
Yepez isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
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Moving into regular role
Yepez will start at third base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Brewers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Crushes 12th homer
Yepez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run during Friday's 11-0 win against the Dodgers.
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Back in big leagues
Yepez was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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