Yan Gomes
36-Year-Old
2023 Stats
AVG
.267
HR
10
RBI
63
R
44
SB
1
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Gomes had a bit of a renaissance in 2023 as a member of the Cubs. In his second season in the Windy City, the veteran backstop posted a solid .267 batting average and .723 OPS, to go along with 10 home runs and 63 RBI across 116 games. The 10 home runs were his most since 2021, while the 63 RBI were the second most of his career, behind only the 74 RBI he compiled back in 2014 with Cleveland. Those numbers don't jump off the page, but at a position that can get thin quickly, they put Gomes squarely on the map heading into 2024, particularly in two-catcher formats. The Cubs exercised his $6 million club option in November, setting Gomes up as the No. 1 catcher once again. However, 24-year-old Miguel Amaya is waiting in the wings, and he could get a chance if the Cubs fall out of contention and decide to give more playing time to young players. For now, Gomes is a solid if not spectacular fantasy catching option due to his fairly secure hold on the starting job in the short term. Read Past Outlooks
Steady results in spring
After going 0-for-2 in a Cactus League game against the Mariners on Friday, Gomes is batting .286 this spring.
ANALYSIS
Gomes has only one extra-base hit so far in six spring games, though the .286 average is encouraging. The veteran catcher batted .308 for the Cubs last spring training, then went on to have a solid age-35 season, batting .267 and swatting 10 home runs across 116 games. His numbers may not jump off the page, but Gomes should be a solid complement to the younger Miguel Amaya this year, and both figure to see playing time.
Gomes has only one extra-base hit so far in six spring games, though the .286 average is encouraging. The veteran catcher batted .308 for the Cubs last spring training, then went on to have a solid age-35 season, batting .267 and swatting 10 home runs across 116 games. His numbers may not jump off the page, but Gomes should be a solid complement to the younger Miguel Amaya this year, and both figure to see playing time.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+26%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+22%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .810 | 353 | 17 | 61 | .283 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .641 | 734 | 15 | 85 | .238 | ||||
2023vs Left | .824 | 139 | 6 | 28 | .281 | ||||
2023vs Right | .673 | 280 | 4 | 35 | .260 | ||||
2022vs Left | .671 | 89 | 4 | 11 | .241 | ||||
2022vs Right | .605 | 204 | 4 | 20 | .232 | ||||
2021vs Left | .890 | 125 | 7 | 22 | .314 | ||||
2021vs Right | .634 | 250 | 7 | 30 | .219 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+15%
OPS at Home
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+6%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .746 | 528 | 16 | 74 | .268 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .650 | 559 | 16 | 72 | .240 | ||||
2023Home | .746 | 204 | 4 | 28 | .275 | ||||
2023Away | .702 | 215 | 6 | 35 | .260 | ||||
2022Home | .643 | 144 | 3 | 17 | .244 | ||||
2022Away | .608 | 149 | 5 | 14 | .225 | ||||
2021Home | .830 | 180 | 9 | 29 | .279 | ||||
2021Away | .625 | 195 | 5 | 23 | .228 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Yan Gomes 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
0.26BB Rate
5.0%K Rate
19.3%BABIP
.309ISO
.141AVG
.267OBP
.315SLG
.408OPS
.723wOBA
.316Exit Velocity
87.4 mphHard Hit Rate
29.9%Barrels/PA
5.7%Expected BA
.262Expected SLG
.409Sprint Speed
21.8 ft/secGround Ball %
37.3%Line Drive %
22.4%Fly Ball %
40.3%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Gomes joined the Cubs on a two-year deal before the 2022 season to serve as a veteran backup to Willson Contreras. As a 34-year-old, Gomes produced about as expected, posting a .625 OPS and eight home runs across 86 games. He mostly appeared behind the plate, but Gomes also picked up a handful of starts at designated hitter, so the Cubs seemed to like his presence in the lineup. Heading into 2023, Gomes could see his role expand, as the Contreras declined the team's qualifying offer and became a free agent. That leaves Gomes and P.J. Higgins as catching options on the roster. Both project more as backups than regular starters, though the Cubs could add to the position in free agency. In the short-term, Gomes could have some elevated fantasy value if he sees an uptick in playing time, but he doesn't really fit into Chicago's rebuilding timeline. At some point, 23-year-old Miguel Amaya could move into the picture, or the Cubs may decide to trade Gomes for prospects before the deadline. Fantasy managers may be able to squeeze a little value from him, but Gomes doesn't have much upside.
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Remaining in Chicago
The Cubs exercised Gomes' $6 million club option for 2024 on Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
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Hits grand slam Saturday
Gomes went 1-for-3 with a walk, a grand slam and five total RBI in Saturday's win over the Brewers.
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Sitting out day game
Gomes is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.
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Breather Sunday
Gomes is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Diamondbacks.
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Scores three times Saturday
Gomes went 2-for-6 with a double and three runs scored in Saturday's extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks.
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