Alex Verdugo
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.256
HR
6
RBI
27
R
24
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Acquired from the rival Red Sox this past December in exchange for three pitchers, Verdugo is joining a Yankees team that will be hungry to bounce back from last year's mediocre 82-80 finish. Maybe a change of scenery will help him individually -- Verdugo always wore the stink of being part of the Mookie Betts trade in Boston -- but there aren't many indicators in his current offensive profile suggesting a fantasy breakthrough is coming. Since posting a career-high .844 OPS during the COVID-shortened 2020 season, the outfielder has registered a mediocre .751 OPS while averaging only 14 home runs for every 162 games played. He finished in the 49th percentile last year in average exit velocity and was just 29th percentile in hard-hit rate. Lacking both projectable power and projectable speed, he'll need his new teammates in the Bronx to bolster his counting-stats production. Read Past Outlooks
Launches sixth homer
Verdugo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
All of the Yankees' runs came via the long ball Wednesday, and Verdugo's eighth-inning blast cut off the Mariners' hopes of a comeback. The veteran outfielder has gone 11-for-37 (.297) over his last nine contests, picking up at least one hit in eight of them while adding nine RBI and five doubles. He's slashing .254/.325/.422 with six homers, 26 RBI, 23 runs scored and a stolen base over 197 plate appearances this season. Verdugo won't get the accolades of fellow outfielders Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, but he's been a strong and steady presence as the Yankees' starting left fielder this season.
All of the Yankees' runs came via the long ball Wednesday, and Verdugo's eighth-inning blast cut off the Mariners' hopes of a comeback. The veteran outfielder has gone 11-for-37 (.297) over his last nine contests, picking up at least one hit in eight of them while adding nine RBI and five doubles. He's slashing .254/.325/.422 with six homers, 26 RBI, 23 runs scored and a stolen base over 197 plate appearances this season. Verdugo won't get the accolades of fellow outfielders Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, but he's been a strong and steady presence as the Yankees' starting left fielder this season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+19%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+24%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .649 | 389 | 3 | 37 | .240 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .770 | 1062 | 27 | 118 | .280 | ||||
2024vs Left | .625 | 58 | 1 | 4 | .213 | ||||
2024vs Right | .778 | 147 | 5 | 23 | .271 | ||||
2023vs Left | .608 | 161 | 1 | 13 | .220 | ||||
2023vs Right | .793 | 441 | 12 | 41 | .279 | ||||
2022vs Left | .693 | 170 | 1 | 20 | .266 | ||||
2022vs Right | .746 | 474 | 10 | 54 | .285 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+1%
OPS at Home
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+1%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .741 | 727 | 15 | 76 | .269 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .736 | 724 | 15 | 79 | .271 | ||||
2024Home | .736 | 105 | 3 | 16 | .261 | ||||
2024Away | .742 | 100 | 3 | 11 | .250 | ||||
2023Home | .796 | 310 | 7 | 28 | .279 | ||||
2023Away | .692 | 292 | 6 | 26 | .248 | ||||
2022Home | .690 | 312 | 5 | 32 | .262 | ||||
2022Away | .772 | 332 | 6 | 42 | .297 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Alex Verdugo 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
0.86BB Rate
9.3%K Rate
10.7%BABIP
.255ISO
.161AVG
.256OBP
.322SLG
.417OPS
.739wOBA
.323Exit Velocity
87.8 mphHard Hit Rate
30.1%Barrels/PA
4.4%Expected BA
.283Expected SLG
.435Sprint Speed
20.6 ft/secGround Ball %
47.5%Line Drive %
16.7%Fly Ball %
35.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely won't remain with Yankees
Verdugo isn't likely to be re-signed by the Yankees during the offseason, reports Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The veteran outfielder has been as advertised during his first couple months in the Bronx, with his .256/.323/.420 slash line being nearly identical to his 2023 figures. Still, the Yankees' offseason priority will be retaining Juan Soto, which likely means allowing other pending free agents to walk in order to limit the luxury tax penalties. Verdugo shouldn't have an issue finding a home in 2025, though there's a decent chance he will end up in a less potent offense.
The veteran outfielder has been as advertised during his first couple months in the Bronx, with his .256/.323/.420 slash line being nearly identical to his 2023 figures. Still, the Yankees' offseason priority will be retaining Juan Soto, which likely means allowing other pending free agents to walk in order to limit the luxury tax penalties. Verdugo shouldn't have an issue finding a home in 2025, though there's a decent chance he will end up in a less potent offense.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Verdugo hit .280 with 74 RBI and 75 runs in 2022, but it was a largely disappointing campaign as his power and on-base percentage dropped. He finished 2022 with a 103 wRC+ and hit only 11 home runs in 152 games. He also saw his walk rate drop two percentage points to 6.6 percent, though he similarly cut his strikeout rate to 13.4 percent. Verdugo's defense has never been a strength, but he took a step back last season and finished with minus-five OAA. He handled left-handed pitchers better in 2022 but saw a sharp drop against righties, which led to reduced production overall. Verdugo could push for a .300 average if he can bounce back against RHP in 2023, but his below-average power and lack of production on the basepaths (one steal last year) limits his appeal to modest RBI and run totals.
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Drives in three runs
Verdugo went 3-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Monday's loss to Seattle.
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Sitting against southpaw
Verdugo is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rays.
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Big day against Houston
Verdugo went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Astros.
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Returns from paternity leave
The Yankees activated Verdugo from the paternity list Thursday.
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Goes on paternity leave
The Yankees placed Verdugo (personal) on the paternity list Monday.
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