2024 Stats
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.083
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Heineman added another club to his resume when he was picked up by Toronto late in the season after being designated for assignment by Boston in early September. Heineman has now caught in 10 organizations since being drafted in the eighth round of the 2012 draft out of UCLA, yet he has 299 career plate appearances at the big league level. He may be the catching version of Edwin Jackson, who pitched for 14 different major league clubs in his career. The 2025 season could be different for Heineman, because Toronto does not have anybody ready from the minors to come up, and the pitching staff loves throwing to Alejandro Kirk as long as the club tolerates the offensive struggles. Heineman is the perfect backup catcher for that situation, but also one easily replaceable should something open up on the market for the Jays. They could absolutely use some upgrades to their bench. He has been waived each of the past four seasons at some point and likely will suffer that same fate again some time in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Claims backup spot
Manager John Schneider said Saturday that Heineman has made the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman had the advantage by being the only catcher on the Jays' 40-man roster other than starter Alejandro Kirk, but he's officially beaten out Christian Bethancourt. Despite being a switch hitter, Heineman has never been much of a threat at the plate with a career .212/.298/.273 batting line.
Heineman had the advantage by being the only catcher on the Jays' 40-man roster other than starter Alejandro Kirk, but he's officially beaten out Christian Bethancourt. Despite being a switch hitter, Heineman has never been much of a threat at the plate with a career .212/.298/.273 batting line.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+8%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+117%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022vs Left | .595 | 80 | 0 | 5 | .236 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .551 | 157 | 0 | 7 | .200 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .542 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .250 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 1.714 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .500 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .560 | 40 | 0 | 0 | .206 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .508 | 65 | 0 | 2 | .226 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .566 | 109 | 0 | 7 | .211 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+18%
OPS at Home
2024
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| Since 2022Home | .604 | 135 | 0 | 12 | .223 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .512 | 102 | 0 | 0 | .198 | ||||
| 2024Home | .143 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2024Away | .611 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
| 2023Home | .708 | 27 | 0 | 3 | .250 | ||||
| 2023Away | .664 | 20 | 0 | 0 | .214 | ||||
| 2022Home | .608 | 101 | 0 | 9 | .231 | ||||
| 2022Away | .455 | 73 | 0 | 0 | .197 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Tyler Heineman 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
0.50BB Rate
18.8%K Rate
37.5%BABIP
.167ISO
.000AVG
.083OBP
.313SLG
.083OPS
.396wOBA
.230Exit Velocity
82.8 mphHard Hit Rate
16.7%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.061Expected SLG
.093Sprint Speed
20.7 ft/secGround Ball %
0.0%Line Drive %
0.0%Fly Ball %
100.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Heineman played in 52 games for the Pirates last season after he began the year with the Blue Jays, and he had a .544 OPS in 174 plate appearance between the two teams. He re-signed with Pittsburgh on a minor-league deal and will compete with fellow non-roster invitees Kevin Plawecki and Jason Delay for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Austin Hedges signed as a free agent should begin the campaign as the No. 1 option behind the plate given his elite defensive skills. Prospect Endy Rodriguez is likely to make his debut at some point during the first half, at which point Heineman's roster spot, if he has one, will likely be in jeopardy.
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Remains favorite for backup job
Heineman is expected to begin the season as the Blue Jays' No. 2 catcher behind Alejandro Kirk, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
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Lands with Toronto
The Blue Jays claimed Heineman off waivers from the Red Sox on Monday.
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Pushed off 40-man
The Red Sox designated Heineman for assignment Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
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Heads back to Triple-A
The Red Sox optioned Heineman to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
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Elevated from Triple-A
The Red Sox recalled Heineman from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
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Promotion could come Thursday
Heineman could be called up by the Blue Jays ahead of Thursday's game against the Rays with Danny Jansen managing a groin issue, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com.
ANALYSIS
Jansen is undergoing an MRI, the results of which should indicate whether or not a trip to the injured list is necessary. Heineman was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Pirates in late April and has a .592 OPS in 10 contests with Triple-A Buffalo. The 31-year-old shouldn't see consistent starts if promoted, as Alejandro Kirk is the likely bet to work as Toronto's primary catcher if Jansen is sidelined.
Jansen is undergoing an MRI, the results of which should indicate whether or not a trip to the injured list is necessary. Heineman was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Pirates in late April and has a .592 OPS in 10 contests with Triple-A Buffalo. The 31-year-old shouldn't see consistent starts if promoted, as Alejandro Kirk is the likely bet to work as Toronto's primary catcher if Jansen is sidelined.