2023 Stats
AVG
.312
HR
12
RBI
34
R
39
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Would you believe Diaz fell just two runs shy of leading the Rays in runs scored last season? He finished one behind Arozarena despite nearly 100 fewer plate appearances because Kevin Cash rewarded Yandy's on-base skills by hitting him very high in the lineup when he was able to play. Diaz was one of just five players (min 500 PA) with more walks than strikeouts on the season and finished 90th percentile or better in 9 of the 12 offensive measures on StatCast. He sprays the ball to all fields and the plate and is just as likely to hit the ball the other way as he is to loft a mistake in over the fence. The groundball tendencies are never going away, but he hits the ball so hard that it sometimes works in his favor so that the ball skips through or the bouncing ball buys his lumbering body enough time to get down the line safely. His ability to hit for a high average is extremely dependent on his BABIP; if it slips below .300, his average falls precipitously. He is two years removed from free agency with the Rays, which likely means he is trade bait at some point in 2023 given their track record of moving assets on a similar timeline. Overall, he remains an above-average offensive talent but a change in scenery could move him from the top of the lineup to the bottom third of a deeper offensive lineup. Read Past Outlooks

Three RBI on Saturday
Diaz went 3-for-10 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored across Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Diaz occupied his customary spot atop the Rays' lineup in both games and did the majority of his work in the opening contest by collecting a two-RBI double in the second inning. Prior to the effort, Diaz had been in a moderate slump, as he had gone just 5-for-25 across his last six starts. That hasn't spoiled his breakout season, as he's only two home runs away from matching his career-best mark in a single season.
Diaz occupied his customary spot atop the Rays' lineup in both games and did the majority of his work in the opening contest by collecting a two-RBI double in the second inning. Prior to the effort, Diaz had been in a moderate slump, as he had gone just 5-for-25 across his last six starts. That hasn't spoiled his breakout season, as he's only two home runs away from matching his career-best mark in a single season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+6%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+12%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .849 | 405 | 13 | 54 | .289 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .800 | 914 | 21 | 101 | .279 | ||||
2023vs Left | .893 | 42 | 4 | 13 | .222 | ||||
2023vs Right | .996 | 178 | 8 | 21 | .333 | ||||
2022vs Left | .892 | 145 | 3 | 16 | .310 | ||||
2022vs Right | .800 | 413 | 6 | 41 | .291 | ||||
2021vs Left | .812 | 218 | 6 | 25 | .288 | ||||
2021vs Right | .690 | 323 | 7 | 39 | .234 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+2%
OPS on Road
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+5%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .806 | 642 | 16 | 71 | .274 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .823 | 677 | 18 | 84 | .289 | ||||
2023Home | 1.000 | 119 | 7 | 17 | .324 | ||||
2023Away | .948 | 101 | 5 | 17 | .299 | ||||
2022Home | .734 | 259 | 4 | 21 | .252 | ||||
2022Away | .900 | 299 | 5 | 36 | .332 | ||||
2021Home | .786 | 264 | 5 | 33 | .273 | ||||
2021Away | .697 | 277 | 8 | 31 | .241 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Yandy Diaz 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
0.81BB Rate
11.8%K Rate
14.5%BABIP
.322ISO
.259AVG
.312OBP
.405SLG
.571OPS
.976wOBA
.422Exit Velocity
94.6 mphHard Hit Rate
39.2%Barrels/PA
7.3%Expected BA
.320Expected SLG
.533Sprint Speed
21.8 ft/secGround Ball %
45.6%Line Drive %
20.9%Fly Ball %
33.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Diaz has been a perpetual conundrum for analysts. How can someone with such massive biceps and a thick chest not drive the ball more consistently? Diaz continued to perplex everyone with a .253/.386/.291 slash line into early June and did not hit his first homer until June 6 at Texas. Diaz then went on to hit .258/.330/.449 the rest of the way with 13 homers while scoring 41 times and driving in 46. He has very disciplined at-bats (95th percentile chase rate), accepts his walks (90th percentile) and can hit the ball hard to all fields. He finally started to show more launch angle as the summer went on, but not enough to state there is more power on the horizon. His contact abilities are useful in a lineup that has plenty of swing-and-miss in it, but he does not exactly have the power profile you want from a fantasy cornerman. He does retain dual eligibility again this season (1B, 3B), which is a nice bonus.
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Takes seat Tuesday
Diaz isn't starting Tuesday against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Three hits in return
Diaz went 3-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run, two doubles, an additional run scored and an additional RBI in Friday's 9-3 victory over the Dodgers.
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Back in lineup Friday
Diaz (personal) is back in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Dodgers, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Back with team, not in lineup
Diaz (personal) returned to the Rays on Thursday but is not in the starting lineup for their series finale against the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
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Away tending to family matter
Diaz is not with the Rays in Tampa Bay for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays as he tends to a family matter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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