Jake Rogers
28-Year-Old
2023 Stats
AVG
.221
HR
21
RBI
49
R
47
SB
1
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Rogers emerged as Detroit's primary catcher in 2023, thanks in large part to his power production. The 28-year-old mashed 21 home runs in 107 games. He homered roughly once every 16 at-bats, though he was very much a boom-or-bust option at the plate. Rogers batted just .221 and struck out 32.3% of the time. Heading into 2024, fantasy managers won't complain too loudly about a low batting average if Rogers continues to hit the ball over the wall. With a fly-ball rate of nearly 42% last year, the backstop has the look of a player who is certainly trying to rack up home runs. While this leaves Rogers as a fairly one-dimensional option, there are a few reasons to think he could take another step forward. For one, he will be another year removed from the Tommy John surgery that cost him all of the 2022 season. Secondly, the Tigers don't really have anyone on hand to push Rogers for playing time, with journeyman Carson Kelly set to serve as the backup catcher. Rogers has his limitations, but he can be a valuable fantasy asset if he continues to hit for power at a thin position. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
#374
ADP
Hits first spring home run
Rogers went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
The home run was the first for Rogers this spring, and he's now batting .250 with a robust .931 OPS in Grapefruit League play. Rogers is locked in as Detroit's starting catcher, and after hitting 21 long balls last year, there's some fantasy upside due to power potential. However, he also will likely continue to have a low batting average and high strikeout rate as an all-or-nothing type slugger.
The home run was the first for Rogers this spring, and he's now batting .250 with a robust .931 OPS in Grapefruit League play. Rogers is locked in as Detroit's starting catcher, and after hitting 21 long balls last year, there's some fantasy upside due to power potential. However, he also will likely continue to have a low batting average and high strikeout rate as an all-or-nothing type slugger.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+27%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+27%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .873 | 156 | 12 | 29 | .241 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .690 | 336 | 15 | 37 | .218 | ||||
2023vs Left | .858 | 108 | 9 | 22 | .235 | ||||
2023vs Right | .676 | 257 | 12 | 27 | .215 | ||||
2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021vs Left | .909 | 48 | 3 | 7 | .256 | ||||
2021vs Right | .736 | 79 | 3 | 10 | .229 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+6%
OPS at Home
2023
+10%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .770 | 248 | 14 | 35 | .224 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .727 | 244 | 13 | 31 | .227 | ||||
2023Home | .764 | 184 | 11 | 26 | .222 | ||||
2023Away | .697 | 181 | 10 | 23 | .219 | ||||
2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021Home | .787 | 64 | 3 | 9 | .228 | ||||
2021Away | .815 | 63 | 3 | 8 | .250 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jake Rogers 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
0.24BB Rate
7.7%K Rate
32.3%BABIP
.268ISO
.224AVG
.221OBP
.286SLG
.444OPS
.730wOBA
.319Exit Velocity
90.4 mphHard Hit Rate
35.2%Barrels/PA
7.1%Expected BA
.227Expected SLG
.449Sprint Speed
23.4 ft/secGround Ball %
36.7%Line Drive %
21.4%Fly Ball %
41.9%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After undergoing Tommy John surgery toward the end of the 2021 season, Rogers missed all of 2022 as he rehabbed. He has been throwing in the offseason, with a goal of being fully ready to go for spring training. If that happens, Rogers should fit into the catching mix for Detroit, though it appears that Eric Haase is the starter heading into 2023. Haase worked in tandem with Tucker Barnhart in 2022, but the latter is a free agent, so playing time could be available, at least in a reserve role. Rogers is primarily known as a defensive catcher, which is evident in his career .182/.264/.378 slash line. Heading into his age-28 season, it's unlikely that Rogers takes a huge step forward as a hitter, particularly coming off his surgery and the subsequent missed time. He's largely off the fantasy radar as a backup player with limited offensive upside.
More Fantasy News
Avoids arbitration
Rogers and the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $1.7 million deal Thursday to avoid arbitration, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
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On bench Saturday
Rogers is not in the lineup Saturday against the Guardians.
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Pops 21st home run
Rogers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's suspended game against the Royals, which resumed Thursday.
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Sitting Thursday
Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup Thursday against Kansas City.
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Not in Tuesday's lineup
Rogers is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's tilt versus the Royals, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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