Bobby Dalbec
28-Year-Old
2023 Stats
AVG
.204
HR
1
RBI
1
R
6
SB
1
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Red Sox appeared to have moved on from Dalbec, a one-time top prospect that failed to deliver in more than 900 at-bats in the majors, as they handed first base to Triston Casas. There was a late-season uprising in 2021, but Dalbec took a step back in 2022 - his inability to consistently hit right-handers made it impossible for the club to consider him as a full-time starter. Deeming Casas ready, the organization placed Dalbec at Triple-A Worcester, where he spent most of the 2023 season. For the WooSox, he made everyone ignore an habitually high strikeout rate; the power-hitting corner infielder mashed with a .938 OPS and 33 home runs over 114 games. In three separate stints in the majors, however, Dalbec reverted to MLB-version of himself. Surprisingly, the Red Sox haven't traded him yet, despite interest from other teams during the winter meetings. With Justin Turner in free agency, Boston needs a right-handed hitting backup, and Dalbec received a vote of confidence from manager Alex Cora and new chief baseball officer Craig Breslow during the offseason. Read Past Outlooks
Will play outfield
Dalbec will soon get starts as an outfielder in spring games, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalbec is competing with C.J. Cron to be the right-handed backup behind Triston Casas at first base and can also play third base. With Rob Refsnyder (toe) set to miss four-to-six weeks, the Red Sox will give Dalbec exposure to the outfield. He doesn't have major-league experience there, but Dalbec did play 36 games in right field for Triple-A Worcester last season. Dalbec, who started at third base Wednesday and went 2-for-4, is 8-for-27 (.296) with a double, a home run and seven RBI over 12 Grapefruit League contests.
Dalbec is competing with C.J. Cron to be the right-handed backup behind Triston Casas at first base and can also play third base. With Rob Refsnyder (toe) set to miss four-to-six weeks, the Red Sox will give Dalbec exposure to the outfield. He doesn't have major-league experience there, but Dalbec did play 36 games in right field for Triple-A Worcester last season. Dalbec, who started at third base Wednesday and went 2-for-4, is 8-for-27 (.296) with a double, a home run and seven RBI over 12 Grapefruit League contests.
Batting Stats
Loading Batting Stats...
2023
2022
2021
2020
2023 MLB Game Log
Loading Batting Game Log...
Minor League Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Batting Game Log...
Batting Order Slot Breakdown
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
1
4
4
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
1
1
1
3
Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+28%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+133%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Since 2021vs Left | .836 | 324 | 16 | 52 | .271 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .653 | 535 | 22 | 66 | .202 | ||||
2023vs Left | .859 | 22 | 0 | 0 | .350 | ||||
2023vs Right | .368 | 31 | 1 | 1 | .103 | ||||
2022vs Left | .754 | 112 | 5 | 13 | .240 | ||||
2022vs Right | .606 | 241 | 7 | 26 | .204 | ||||
2021vs Left | .877 | 190 | 11 | 39 | .278 | ||||
2021vs Right | .730 | 263 | 14 | 39 | .212 | ||||
More Splits→ | View More Split Stats |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+15%
OPS at Home
2023
+75%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Since 2021Home | .776 | 410 | 20 | 64 | .245 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .672 | 449 | 18 | 54 | .211 | ||||
2023Home | .368 | 14 | 0 | 0 | .154 | ||||
2023Away | .643 | 39 | 1 | 1 | .222 | ||||
2022Home | .648 | 172 | 6 | 19 | .221 | ||||
2022Away | .657 | 181 | 6 | 20 | .209 | ||||
2021Home | .899 | 224 | 14 | 45 | .270 | ||||
2021Away | .689 | 229 | 11 | 33 | .211 | ||||
More Splits→ | View More Split Stats |
Stat Review
How does Bobby Dalbec 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
0.14BB Rate
7.5%K Rate
52.8%BABIP
.450ISO
.102AVG
.204OBP
.264SLG
.306OPS
.570wOBA
.257Exit Velocity
92.2 mphHard Hit Rate
47.6%Barrels/PA
9.4%Expected BA
.198Expected SLG
.377Sprint Speed
25.2 ft/secGround Ball %
33.3%Line Drive %
38.1%Fly Ball %
28.6%Prospect Rankings History
Advanced Batting Stats
Loading Advanced Batting Stats...
Additional Stats
Games By Position
Defensive Stats
Loading Games Played by Position...
Batted Ball Stats
Loading Batted Ball Stats...
Stats Vs Upcoming Pitchers
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Bobby Dalbec See More
Jason Collette highlights 10 hitters and 10 pitchers who have been nearly forgotten about in the first handful of 2024 drafts, including shortstop Tim Anderson.
Ryan Boyer has the American League Lineup Lowdown for the final week of the 2023 MLB season, with the Houston Astros and Yordan Alvarez in a tough battle for the AL West crown.
Jason Collette begins his review of his preseason Bold Predictions series, starting with American League hitters.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2017
Dalbec closed 2021 on such a high note that many thought he was on his way to a big 2022. Alas, that never materialized as Dalbec once again struggled to make contact and struggled mightily against righties leading to a demotion to Triple-A and the short side of platoons until injuries forced him into more playing time. Dalbec can still sting a baseball with the best of them, but his infrequent contact with the baseball limit the moments his bat can make a fantasy impact and he instead serves as a drag on your batting average. Doubling down on the issues is he hits down in the lineup which limits his overall run production. You do not give up on power like his in fantasy, but Boston is rumored to be looking to move on from him and that change of scenery may be just what he needs to push up the run production. Of course, excessive playing time could turn his numbers into another Joey Gallo situation.
More Fantasy News
Facing competition at 1B
Dalbec is not projected to make the Opening Day roster in the latest roster projection from Ian Browne of MLB.com.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Receiving outfield reps
Dalbec is taking reps in the outfield Friday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Strikeouts piling up
Dalbec went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Friday's 3-0 win over Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Cranks first homer of campaign
Dalbec went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Makes second straight start
Dalbec started at first base and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 4-2 win over Texas.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.