Donovan Solano
36-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Stats
AVG
.282
HR
5
RBI
38
R
43
SB
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Solano was signed late in the spring as an extra utility option but his bat worked his way into the lineup and he became the primary first baseman for much of the season. "Donnie Barrels" is able to put the bat on the ball as he was in the 99th percentile for hitting the sweet spot on the bat and 87th percentile in xBA (both per Baseball Savant), though curiously 27th percentile in barrel percentage. While Solano can hit for average and has an above-average on-base percentage, he lacks power with just five home runs and a .112 ISO. That's not enough power to play first base for most teams, but the Twins had several injuries at the position. Solano is passable as a second baseman and can play third in a pinch, but his lack of a premium glove limits his upside. He also has little speed to help his fantasy value. He'll compete for a similar utility role this spring. Read Past Outlooks
Perfect at plate
Solano went 4-for-4 with one double and three runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Athletics.
ANALYSIS
Solano broke out of his slump Tuesday, scoring thrice and reaching safely in all five plate appearances after entering the contest with one hit across his last eight games (24 at-bats). Through 129 games thsi season, Solano is slashing .286/.371/.401 with 41 runs scored, 38 RBI and a 22.3 percent strikeout rate.
Solano broke out of his slump Tuesday, scoring thrice and reaching safely in all five plate appearances after entering the contest with one hit across his last eight games (24 at-bats). Through 129 games thsi season, Solano is slashing .286/.371/.401 with 41 runs scored, 38 RBI and a 22.3 percent strikeout rate.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+7%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+3%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .778 | 365 | 8 | 42 | .295 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .729 | 733 | 8 | 51 | .275 | ||||
2023vs Left | .746 | 153 | 2 | 15 | .286 | ||||
2023vs Right | .766 | 297 | 3 | 23 | .280 | ||||
2022vs Left | .770 | 89 | 1 | 11 | .301 | ||||
2022vs Right | .704 | 215 | 3 | 13 | .277 | ||||
2021vs Left | .822 | 123 | 5 | 16 | .301 | ||||
2021vs Right | .705 | 221 | 2 | 15 | .268 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+8%
OPS at Home
2023
+3%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .775 | 546 | 8 | 49 | .293 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .717 | 552 | 8 | 44 | .271 | ||||
2023Home | .771 | 235 | 2 | 21 | .295 | ||||
2023Away | .748 | 215 | 3 | 17 | .267 | ||||
2022Home | .821 | 146 | 3 | 12 | .316 | ||||
2022Away | .634 | 158 | 1 | 12 | .255 | ||||
2021Home | .740 | 165 | 3 | 16 | .271 | ||||
2021Away | .754 | 179 | 4 | 15 | .288 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Donovan Solano 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
0.40BB Rate
8.9%K Rate
22.2%BABIP
.366ISO
.109AVG
.282OBP
.369SLG
.391OPS
.760wOBA
.341Exit Velocity
90.2 mphHard Hit Rate
35.9%Barrels/PA
4.0%Expected BA
.284Expected SLG
.429Sprint Speed
22.5 ft/secGround Ball %
40.7%Line Drive %
26.8%Fly Ball %
32.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Solano spent the 2022 campaign with the Reds after spending the three previous seasons with the Giants, and the 35-year-old slashed .284/.339/.385 with four homers and 24 RBI over 304 plate appearances. The right-handed-hitting infielder has shown the ability to hit for average with a .301 clip over the last four seasons, but he's homered just 18 times over 316 games in that timeframe while stealing just two bases. Solano should be a utility option for the Twins that sees time all over the infield, particularly against left-handed pitching, but he profiles as a one-category player for the 2023 season.
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Sitting out Wednesday
Solano is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.
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Sits in series finale
Solano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
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Swats homer in four-hit game
Solano went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a 9-7 extra-inning win over Texas on Saturday.
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Sitting Friday
Solano is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Rangers.
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Continues to serve as starting 1B
Solano will start at first base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
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