2022 Stats
AVG
.264
HR
1
RBI
12
R
16
SB
11
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
With 11 steals in 44 major-league games, Eaton's speed is the most interesting thing about him. Where he plays in the Royals' defensive structure is yet to be determined, but his .264/.331/.387 slash line across 122 plate appearances last year would suggest he deserves a longer look in a relatively uninspiring lineup if he can repeat it. A natural outfielder, he'd probably be best suited to challenge Edward Olivares in right field or push MJ Melendez from left field to catcher to begin 2023. Eaton's also played on the left side of the infield -- third base is likely up for grabs. He hit 13 home runs and added 23 steals in 91 minor-league contests last year, but his power didn't come up from Triple-A when he became a regular for the Royals late in the season. His 24.6 percent strikeout rate and 8.6 walk rate in the majors are already passable, so Eaton looks like he could have some sleeper potential in fantasy as a reliable source of speed. Read Past Outlooks
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Looks ready for starting role
Eaton is batting .357 (10-for-28) over 12 Cactus League games.
ANALYSIS
Eaton has played regularly this spring and it looks like he's ready to handle a starting role. With Drew Waters (oblique) likely out to begin the season, Eaton should have a chance to establish himself, likely as the Royals' primary left fielder. The 26-year-old also has some experience in the infield, so he could be a utility option later in the campaign if he doesn't maintain a starting role. His primarily appeal in fantasy is his speed -- he had 11 stolen bases in 44 major-league games as a rookie last season.
Eaton has played regularly this spring and it looks like he's ready to handle a starting role. With Drew Waters (oblique) likely out to begin the season, Eaton should have a chance to establish himself, likely as the Royals' primary left fielder. The 26-year-old also has some experience in the infield, so he could be a utility option later in the campaign if he doesn't maintain a starting role. His primarily appeal in fantasy is his speed -- he had 11 stolen bases in 44 major-league games as a rookie last season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+36%
OPS vs LHP
2022
+36%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020vs Left | .886 | 35 | 1 | 8 | .300 | ||||
| Since 2020vs Right | .651 | 87 | 0 | 4 | .250 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .886 | 35 | 1 | 8 | .300 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .651 | 87 | 0 | 4 | .250 | ||||
| 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
+7%
OPS on Road
2022
+7%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020Home | .693 | 57 | 0 | 5 | .280 | ||||
| Since 2020Away | .739 | 65 | 1 | 7 | .250 | ||||
| 2022Home | .693 | 57 | 0 | 5 | .280 | ||||
| 2022Away | .739 | 65 | 1 | 7 | .250 | ||||
| 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 Nate Eaton 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
8.2%K Rate
24.6%BABIP
.346ISO
.123AVG
.264OBP
.331SLG
.387OPS
.717wOBA
.316Exit Velocity
85.8 mphHard Hit Rate
22.5%Barrels/PA
3.4%Expected BA
.233Expected SLG
.352Sprint Speed
27.0 ft/secGround Ball %
35.4%Line Drive %
19.0%Fly Ball %
45.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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In line for more playing time
Eaton is in line for more playing time in the Royals' outfield following the injury to Drew Waters (oblique), Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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Hits bench Monday
Eaton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
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Takes seat Saturday
Eaton isn't starting Saturday against the Guardians.
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Not in Wednesday's lineup
Eaton isn't starting Wednesday against the Tigers.
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Yet another steal in win
Eaton went 2-for-3 with one run scored and one steal in Wednesday's victory over the Twins.
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