Tyler O'Neill
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.333
HR
1
RBI
1
R
2
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After being limited to 96 games in 2022, O'Neill's stated goal last offseason was to tailor his workouts to prevent future injury. It didn't work, as O'Neill played just 72 contests in 2023 due to back, knee and foot problems. When on the field, the 28-year-old's production sagged to just a .715 OPS and nine homers in 266 plate appearances. O'Neill's plate discipline actually trended in a positive direction for the second straight year, but his quality of contact also dropped off again so perhaps he's best off returning to the ultra aggressiveness he displayed during his breakout 2021 campaign. He was traded to Boston this offseason, which not only signals a more secure role but a major upgrade in home park factors. Durability remains a significant concern, but he should produce for fantasy managers while healthy. Read Past Outlooks
Plays outfield Monday
O'Neill started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's exhibition game against Texas.
ANALYSIS
This marked the first time O'Neill played in the outfield since March 14. He had been dealing with a calf issue that limited him to designated hitter prior to Monday. O'Neill told Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe that he's "fine now" and that the club was "just being careful." It's expected that he'll be an everyday component of the lineup, but there are variables to consider. That uncertainty stems from Ceddanne Rafaela making the team as the primary center fielder, which means manager Alex Cora will have to juggle O'Neill, Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran and Masataka Yoshida at the corners and DH.
This marked the first time O'Neill played in the outfield since March 14. He had been dealing with a calf issue that limited him to designated hitter prior to Monday. O'Neill told Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe that he's "fine now" and that the club was "just being careful." It's expected that he'll be an everyday component of the lineup, but there are variables to consider. That uncertainty stems from Ceddanne Rafaela making the team as the primary center fielder, which means manager Alex Cora will have to juggle O'Neill, Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran and Masataka Yoshida at the corners and DH.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+17%
OPS vs LHP
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .790 | 170 | 7 | 18 | .243 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .678 | 479 | 16 | 61 | .224 | ||||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023vs Left | .794 | 79 | 3 | 5 | .227 | ||||
2023vs Right | .684 | 187 | 6 | 16 | .233 | ||||
2022vs Left | .788 | 91 | 4 | 13 | .256 | ||||
2022vs Right | .673 | 292 | 10 | 45 | .219 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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+3%
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Since 2022Home | .716 | 314 | 12 | 42 | .227 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .698 | 335 | 11 | 37 | .231 | ||||
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2023Home | .768 | 133 | 6 | 10 | .231 | ||||
2023Away | .664 | 133 | 3 | 11 | .231 | ||||
2022Home | .677 | 181 | 6 | 32 | .224 | ||||
2022Away | .720 | 202 | 8 | 26 | .231 | ||||
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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
0.42BB Rate
10.5%K Rate
25.2%BABIP
.284ISO
.172AVG
.231OBP
.312SLG
.403OPS
.715wOBA
.318Exit Velocity
89.2 mphHard Hit Rate
36.3%Barrels/PA
7.9%Expected BA
.250Expected SLG
.449Sprint Speed
24.9 ft/secGround Ball %
42.7%Line Drive %
19.3%Fly Ball %
38.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Kansas City, Seattle interested
The Royals and Mariners are among the teams to show interest in O'Neill, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
ANALYSIS
Kansas City is a bit of a surprise since it is not expected to contend in 2024, but the Royals could certainly use outfield help. Seattle drafted O'Neill back in 2013 and definitely needs to supplement its outfield, as well. O'Neill had a monster 2021 season but has failed to play 100 games in either of the last two campaigns and saw his 2023 season end prematurely due to a foot injury. He is slated for free agency after the 2024 season.
Kansas City is a bit of a surprise since it is not expected to contend in 2024, but the Royals could certainly use outfield help. Seattle drafted O'Neill back in 2013 and definitely needs to supplement its outfield, as well. O'Neill had a monster 2021 season but has failed to play 100 games in either of the last two campaigns and saw his 2023 season end prematurely due to a foot injury. He is slated for free agency after the 2024 season.
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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.
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DH duties for now
O'Neill started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's spring game against the Twins.
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Back in lineup Tuesday
O'Neill (calf) is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth for the Red Sox in Tuesday's contest against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
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Eyeing Tuesday return
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he's hopeful for O'Neill (calf) to return to the Grapefruit League lineup Tuesday versus the Rays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Scratched Friday with tight calf
O'Neill was scratched from the Red Sox' Grapefruit League lineup Friday due to left calf tightness, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Back Tuesday
O'Neill (calf) is starting in right field and batting fifth Tuesday against the Cardinals, Tyler Milliken of 985 The Sports Hub reports.
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