Out
Injury Collarbone
Est. Return 2/1/2023
2022 Stats
AVG
.319
HR
6
RBI
35
R
24
SB
1
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Stephenson was a bright spot for the Reds when on the field in 2023, but he was limited to just 50 games around a series of injuries. A broken clavicle put him on the shelf for good in late July. The concussion he suffered early on was the third of his playing career by his own admission, creating some talk among Reds fans that Stephenson may eventually need to move off the catcher position. By all accounts Stephenson is intent on catching until he isn't allowed to anymore, and if a move is necessary in time, Stephenson's bat should play well enough at first base. With better health, Stephenson could emerge as a top-10 hitter at the catcher position while playing his home games at hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. Read Past Outlooks

Expected to see heavy workload
Reds manager David Bell said Friday that he wants Stephenson (collarbone) in the lineup for 140-150 games this season, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
That helps to explain why the Reds have stacked up an experienced cast of veteran backup catchers -- Curt Casali, Luke Maile, and Austin Romine -- over the course of the winter. Stephenson is expected to see a lot of time at DH and first base to aid in ensuring that he can handle a larger overall workload. The 26-year-old was limited to 50 games in 2022 due to a range of different ailments, but it was a broken collarbone that officially ended his season in August. He's averaged an .823 OPS with 15 home runs and 73 RBI for every 162 games played when healthy.
That helps to explain why the Reds have stacked up an experienced cast of veteran backup catchers -- Curt Casali, Luke Maile, and Austin Romine -- over the course of the winter. Stephenson is expected to see a lot of time at DH and first base to aid in ensuring that he can handle a larger overall workload. The 26-year-old was limited to 50 games in 2022 due to a range of different ailments, but it was a broken collarbone that officially ended his season in August. He's averaged an .823 OPS with 15 home runs and 73 RBI for every 162 games played when healthy.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+1%
OPS vs RHP
2022
Even Split
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .817 | 214 | 6 | 31 | .298 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .826 | 391 | 12 | 55 | .296 | ||||
2022vs Left | .852 | 61 | 1 | 11 | .346 | ||||
2022vs Right | .852 | 122 | 5 | 24 | .307 | ||||
2021vs Left | .813 | 143 | 4 | 18 | .291 | ||||
2021vs Right | .788 | 259 | 6 | 27 | .283 | ||||
2020vs Left | .644 | 10 | 1 | 2 | .111 | ||||
2020vs Right | 1.475 | 10 | 1 | 4 | .500 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+29%
OPS at Home
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+55%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020Home | .930 | 294 | 10 | 56 | .340 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .721 | 311 | 8 | 30 | .255 | ||||
2022Home | 1.042 | 89 | 3 | 24 | .395 | ||||
2022Away | .674 | 94 | 3 | 11 | .247 | ||||
2021Home | .849 | 194 | 5 | 28 | .314 | ||||
2021Away | .749 | 208 | 5 | 17 | .260 | ||||
2020Home | 1.455 | 11 | 2 | 4 | .333 | ||||
2020Away | .583 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .250 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Tyler Stephenson 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
6.6%K Rate
25.7%BABIP
.409ISO
.163AVG
.319OBP
.372SLG
.482OPS
.854wOBA
.373Exit Velocity
87.1 mphHard Hit Rate
32.2%Barrels/PA
4.4%Expected BA
.260Expected SLG
.394Sprint Speed
23.9 ft/secGround Ball %
41.3%Line Drive %
28.9%Fly Ball %
29.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Stephenson finally gained a foothold in the majors in 2021, hitting .286/.366/.431 with 10 homers, 45 RBI and 56 runs in 402 plate appearances. Now with Tucker Barnhart on the Tigers, the path is clear for him to be the full-time starter with the Reds. Stephenson was originally slated for platoon duty against left-handed starters, but that role grew over the season where he was essentially splitting time with Barnhart. He didn't have a big lefty-right split, trading some power for better on-base results against righties. Stephenson also hit fifth or higher in the order in all but 16 of his games, which bodes well for his spot in 2022. The Reds signed Aramis Garcia to be his backup, so this should be a traditional starter/backup set up in his favor in 2022, rather than a platoon.
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Swinging again
Stephenson (collarbone) announced Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that he's resumed taking batting practice.
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Likely done for season
Stephenson isn't expected to return this season after undergoing surgery to stabilize his fractured right collarbone Thursday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Surgery completed
Stephenson underwent surgery Thursday to stabilize a fracture in his right clavicle, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
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Will undergo surgery
Stephenson will undergo surgery on his broken collarbone, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
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Transferred to 60-day IL
Stephenson (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.
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