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Est. Return 6/7/2023
2023 Stats
AVG
.228
HR
2
RBI
6
R
12
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After parlaying a more aggressive approach the prior year into his best season, O'Neill reverted to exhibiting more selectivity and his production suffered. Maybe it was injury-related as O'Neill dealt with shoulder, hamstring and leg issues over the course of the season. His strikeout rate decreased to a career-low 26.9%, but his average exit velocity dipped 3.2 mph and the ever-important average exit velocity on fly balls fell 4.1 mph. The litany of injuries limited O'Neill to just 96 games, though they didn't inhibit running as O'Neill stole 14 bases, one fewer than 2021 in 42 fewer games. Getting a read on O'Neill is difficult since he's displayed two different skill sets, perhaps due to injuries. As such, O'Neill remains a high-risk, high-reward option, with both health and performance questions. O'Neill's power/speed potential is enticing, but it's dangerous to chase. Read Past Outlooks

Takes light swings
O'Neill (back) took light swings off a tee Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
O'Neill has finally resumed some level of baseball-related activity following a shutdown period that lasted nearly three weeks. He still has a lot of hurdles to clear, but the 27-year-old outfielder might be ready to rejoin the Cardinals sometime in early June if all goes well with his ramp-up into more intense workouts. O'Neill landed on the injured list May 5 because of a lower-back strain.
O'Neill has finally resumed some level of baseball-related activity following a shutdown period that lasted nearly three weeks. He still has a lot of hurdles to clear, but the 27-year-old outfielder might be ready to rejoin the Cardinals sometime in early June if all goes well with his ramp-up into more intense workouts. O'Neill landed on the injured list May 5 because of a lower-back strain.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+11%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+19%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .871 | 210 | 11 | 28 | .265 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .788 | 809 | 39 | 116 | .257 | ||||
2023vs Left | .538 | 21 | 0 | 1 | .200 | ||||
2023vs Right | .642 | 78 | 2 | 5 | .236 | ||||
2022vs Left | .788 | 91 | 4 | 13 | .256 | ||||
2022vs Right | .673 | 292 | 10 | 45 | .219 | ||||
2021vs Left | 1.026 | 98 | 7 | 14 | .289 | ||||
2021vs Right | .888 | 439 | 27 | 66 | .286 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+3%
OPS at Home
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+18%
OPS at Home
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Since 2021Home | .815 | 495 | 22 | 67 | .269 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .794 | 524 | 28 | 77 | .250 | ||||
2023Home | .670 | 50 | 1 | 2 | .239 | ||||
2023Away | .570 | 49 | 1 | 4 | .217 | ||||
2022Home | .677 | 181 | 6 | 32 | .224 | ||||
2022Away | .720 | 202 | 8 | 26 | .231 | ||||
2021Home | .935 | 264 | 15 | 33 | .303 | ||||
2021Away | .890 | 273 | 19 | 47 | .270 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Tyler O'Neill 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
0.21BB Rate
7.1%K Rate
34.3%BABIP
.339ISO
.109AVG
.228OBP
.283SLG
.337OPS
.620wOBA
.277Exit Velocity
89.3 mphHard Hit Rate
34.5%Barrels/PA
8.1%Expected BA
.246Expected SLG
.434Sprint Speed
24.9 ft/secGround Ball %
39.7%Line Drive %
24.1%Fly Ball %
36.2%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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In 2020, O'Neill improved selectivity, but he hit the ball with less authority. Last season, he regained some aggressiveness, establishing a new career best with 94th percentile average exit velocity and 93rd percentile hard-hit rate. The improvement began in 2020 when he chased fewer sliders and curves while increasing contact on both. Last season, he kept this, adding a 5-mph jump in average exit velocity on breakers. O'Neill's plate skills are still suspect, but he found a combination allowing him to drive the ball with pitch recognition the key. This bodes well for continued growth as O'Neill's athleticism just needed improved baseball sense. Health is an issue as O'Neill lost time with groin, finger, and back issues, though nothing appears chronic. O'Neill's defense remained a plus. Repeating last season's rate stats will be a challenge, but more playing time should keep counting stats bountiful.
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Still not ready for activity
O'Neill (back) did not resume baseball activities Monday as hoped, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Hoping to resume activity Monday
O'Neill (back) could resume baseball activities Monday and might be ready to make a rehab assignment late next week, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Meeting with team doctors
O'Neill (back) is scheduled to meet with the Cardinals' medical staff Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Not ready for rehab games
O'Neill (back) will no longer begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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Starting rehab stint Thursday
O'Neill (back) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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