Gio Urshela
32-Year-Old
2023 Stats
AVG
.299
HR
2
RBI
24
R
22
SB
3
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Traded from the Twins to the Angels last winter, Urshela played in 62 games before an unfortunate stumble over first base ended his season. Urshela was diagnosed with a left pelvis fracture, though after visiting with specialists it was determined he would not need surgery. The infielder ditched his crutches last August and expected to have a normal offseason. During his time on the field last season, Urshela continued to hit for a high average thanks to his considerable bat-to-ball skills, albeit with very little power. Now 32 years old, Urshela has only once reached 15 home runs in a season and he chips in little speed, rendering him little more than a one-category play. Having signing a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Tigers in February, Urshela projects for a utility role in 2024. Comerica Park is a tough park for hitters, but eligibility at both third base and first base helps his case in AL-only formats. Read Past Outlooks
Not viewed as platoon bat
Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Friday that he does not view Urshela as a strict platoon bat, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urshela was much better against lefties than righties during an abbreviated sample in 2023, but his career splits are pretty even, as he's posted a .773 OPS versus southpaws and .734 OPS against right-handers. The 32-year-old will be in the mix to receive ample playing time at third base in Detroit and is also capable of filling in at all other infield positions. It's possible the Tigers' addition of Urshela will lead to Matt Vierling spending more time in the outfield.
Urshela was much better against lefties than righties during an abbreviated sample in 2023, but his career splits are pretty even, as he's posted a .773 OPS versus southpaws and .734 OPS against right-handers. The 32-year-old will be in the mix to receive ample playing time at third base in Detroit and is also capable of filling in at all other infield positions. It's possible the Tigers' addition of Urshela will lead to Matt Vierling spending more time in the outfield.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+10%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+33%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .790 | 352 | 7 | 32 | .304 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .716 | 869 | 22 | 105 | .271 | ||||
2023vs Left | .868 | 53 | 1 | 6 | .373 | ||||
2023vs Right | .652 | 175 | 1 | 18 | .276 | ||||
2022vs Left | .775 | 161 | 2 | 13 | .291 | ||||
2022vs Right | .763 | 390 | 11 | 51 | .283 | ||||
2021vs Left | .778 | 138 | 4 | 13 | .293 | ||||
2021vs Right | .693 | 304 | 10 | 36 | .254 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+17%
OPS at Home
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+22%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .798 | 580 | 14 | 59 | .313 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .683 | 641 | 15 | 78 | .252 | ||||
2023Home | .772 | 112 | 1 | 8 | .340 | ||||
2023Away | .635 | 116 | 1 | 16 | .259 | ||||
2022Home | .814 | 277 | 7 | 34 | .310 | ||||
2022Away | .719 | 274 | 6 | 30 | .261 | ||||
2021Home | .791 | 191 | 6 | 17 | .302 | ||||
2021Away | .666 | 251 | 8 | 32 | .239 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Gio Urshela 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
0.28BB Rate
4.4%K Rate
15.8%BABIP
.346ISO
.075AVG
.299OBP
.329SLG
.374OPS
.703wOBA
.310Exit Velocity
87.5 mphHard Hit Rate
25.4%Barrels/PA
3.1%Expected BA
.259Expected SLG
.361Sprint Speed
22.4 ft/secGround Ball %
48.1%Line Drive %
21.5%Fly Ball %
30.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Urshela bounced back from an injury-plagued 2021 season to find a home at third base with the Twins and post career highs in hits and plate appearances with a productive 119 wRC+. He may have been more valuable with his glove with a 4.6 UZR, which was sixth among third basemen. Urshela makes good contact (his 81.2 contact rate ranked 42nd among qualified batters) which typically results in a plus batting average but he also has slightly above-average power (66th percentile Max Exit Velocity). He had just 14 home runs last season but may have been held back by a 9.1% HR/FB%. He lost shortstop eligibility last season, but still has the upside of a 20-home run hitter with a near .300 batting average and a nice batting average floor. Being traded to the Angels doesn't do much to improve his outlook in a crowded infield, though Urshela should at least be able to garner a handful of starts per week. Still, the move likely represents a downgrade for his fantasy stock.
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Signs with Detroit
Urshela signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Tigers on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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Ditches crutches
Urshela (pelvis) said Sunday that he resumed walking without the aid of crutches earlier in the week, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
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Out for season
Urshela doesn't need surgery on his fractured pelvis, but he will miss the remainder of the season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
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Visiting with specialists
Urshela (pelvis) visited with a specialist earlier in the week and will see another on Wednesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
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Shelved with pelvis fracture
Urshela was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left pelvis fracture, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
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