Yu Chang
28-Year-Old
Tampa Bay Rays NRI
Out
Injury Oblique
Est. Return 4/19/2024
2023 Stats
AVG
.162
HR
6
RBI
18
R
12
SB
4
2024 Projections
Facing extended absence
Manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Chang was diagnosed with a severe oblique strain and is expected to be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old signed with Tampa Bay as a non-roster invitee in February but suffered the oblique injury early in camp. Chang was a longshot to make the Rays' Opening Day roster and will likely report to Triple-A Durham once healthy.
The 28-year-old signed with Tampa Bay as a non-roster invitee in February but suffered the oblique injury early in camp. Chang was a longshot to make the Rays' Opening Day roster and will likely report to Triple-A Durham once healthy.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+10%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+33%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .604 | 245 | 7 | 27 | .206 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .662 | 308 | 12 | 45 | .209 | ||||
2023vs Left | .687 | 24 | 2 | 4 | .174 | ||||
2023vs Right | .515 | 88 | 4 | 14 | .159 | ||||
2022vs Left | .482 | 89 | 1 | 5 | .185 | ||||
2022vs Right | .718 | 101 | 3 | 10 | .230 | ||||
2021vs Left | .668 | 132 | 4 | 18 | .226 | ||||
2021vs Right | .720 | 119 | 5 | 21 | .230 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+26%
OPS at Home
2023
+46%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .713 | 262 | 9 | 40 | .233 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .568 | 291 | 10 | 32 | .186 | ||||
2023Home | .655 | 56 | 4 | 14 | .173 | ||||
2023Away | .450 | 56 | 2 | 4 | .151 | ||||
2022Home | .711 | 98 | 1 | 11 | .256 | ||||
2022Away | .496 | 92 | 3 | 4 | .163 | ||||
2021Home | .738 | 108 | 4 | 15 | .245 | ||||
2021Away | .659 | 143 | 5 | 24 | .215 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Yu Chang 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
0.09BB Rate
2.7%K Rate
30.4%BABIP
.169ISO
.190AVG
.162OBP
.200SLG
.352OPS
.552wOBA
.242Exit Velocity
88.8 mphHard Hit Rate
41.1%Barrels/PA
3.6%Expected BA
.208Expected SLG
.351Sprint Speed
25.7 ft/secGround Ball %
42.9%Line Drive %
18.6%Fly Ball %
38.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Chang once again enters the 2022 campaign without a guaranteed spot in the lineup. The 26-year-old bounced between Cleveland and Triple-A Columbus last season, posting a lackluster .228/.267/.426 slash line across 251 plate appearances in the majors. He's a versatile defender capable of playing all around the infield, but his best path to playing time this season is likely a short-side platoon at either first base with Bobby Bradley or second base with Andres Gimenez. Owen Miller and Ernie Clement will also likely push Chang for a bench role for the remainder of spring training.
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Out with oblique injury
Chang will be sidelined for a couple weeks with a left oblique injury, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Back in Tampa Bay as NRI
Chang signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Outrighted to Worcester
Chang cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Dropped from 40-man roster
The Red Sox designated Chang for assignment Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Sitting in second straight
Chang is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.
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