2022 Stats
AVG
.235
HR
8
RBI
31
R
23
SB
2
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Gomes joined the Cubs on a two-year deal before the 2022 season to serve as a veteran backup to Willson Contreras. As a 34-year-old, Gomes produced about as expected, posting a .625 OPS and eight home runs across 86 games. He mostly appeared behind the plate, but Gomes also picked up a handful of starts at designated hitter, so the Cubs seemed to like his presence in the lineup. Heading into 2023, Gomes could see his role expand, as the Contreras declined the team's qualifying offer and became a free agent. That leaves Gomes and P.J. Higgins as catching options on the roster. Both project more as backups than regular starters, though the Cubs could add to the position in free agency. In the short-term, Gomes could have some elevated fantasy value if he sees an uptick in playing time, but he doesn't really fit into Chicago's rebuilding timeline. At some point, 23-year-old Miguel Amaya could move into the picture, or the Cubs may decide to trade Gomes for prospects before the deadline. Fantasy managers may be able to squeeze a little value from him, but Gomes doesn't have much upside. Read Past Outlooks

Moves into No. 2 role
Gomes will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game in Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
Though he's in the lineup Monday, Gomes has moved back to the No. 2 role at catcher after Willson Contreras returned from the injured list last week. Contreras is just getting a breather, so Gomes will pick up a start in his stead.
Though he's in the lineup Monday, Gomes has moved back to the No. 2 role at catcher after Willson Contreras returned from the injured list last week. Contreras is just getting a breather, so Gomes will pick up a start in his stead.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+25%
OPS vs LHP
2022
+11%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .802 | 241 | 12 | 39 | .284 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .641 | 541 | 13 | 55 | .235 | ||||
2022vs Left | .671 | 89 | 4 | 11 | .241 | ||||
2022vs Right | .605 | 204 | 4 | 20 | .232 | ||||
2021vs Left | .890 | 125 | 7 | 22 | .314 | ||||
2021vs Right | .634 | 250 | 7 | 30 | .219 | ||||
2020vs Left | .816 | 27 | 1 | 6 | .280 | ||||
2020vs Right | .742 | 87 | 2 | 5 | .284 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+19%
OPS at Home
2022
+6%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020Home | .748 | 371 | 15 | 51 | .259 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .630 | 400 | 10 | 43 | .235 | ||||
2022Home | .643 | 144 | 3 | 17 | .244 | ||||
2022Away | .608 | 149 | 5 | 14 | .225 | ||||
2021Home | .830 | 180 | 9 | 29 | .279 | ||||
2021Away | .625 | 195 | 5 | 23 | .228 | ||||
2020Home | .765 | 47 | 3 | 5 | .233 | ||||
2020Away | .706 | 56 | 0 | 6 | .288 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Yan Gomes 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
0.17BB Rate
2.7%K Rate
16.0%BABIP
.252ISO
.130AVG
.235OBP
.260SLG
.365OPS
.625wOBA
.273Exit Velocity
85.3 mphHard Hit Rate
25.1%Barrels/PA
2.7%Expected BA
.251Expected SLG
.379Sprint Speed
22.4 ft/secGround Ball %
45.3%Line Drive %
21.8%Fly Ball %
32.9%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Gomes signed a two-year deal with the Cubs this winter, with Willson Contreras likely leaving by season's end and no real prospect options on the cusp of a promotion. Gomes has been an above-average offensive catcher in two of the past four seasons and is solid defensively, making him one of the best second catchers on a major-league roster. Despite his upside, Gomes has just once exceeded 450 plate appearances in a season and that was way back in 2014. The projections are as such due to lack of clear playing time with Contreras on the roster, but that will not be a season-long issue, making Gomes a sneaky target later in drafts.
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On bench Sunday
Gomes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
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Sitting Friday
Gomes is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest versus the Pirates.
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Powers offense in loss
Gomes went 3-for-4 with a home run and three total RBI in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Rockies.
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On bench Saturday
Gomes isn't starting Saturday against Colorado.
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Riding pine Monday
Gomes isn't in the lineup Monday against the Mets.
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