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Injury Thumb
Est. Return 4/26/2021
2021 Stats
AVG
.375
HR
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R
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Stassi and Jason Castro began the year sharing catching duties in Anaheim, with Stassi starting against southpaws. His hot start along with a Castro injury tipped the scale in Stassi's favor until Stassi himself was placed on the IL with a knee contusion. After a two-week stay, Stassi returned as the primary backstop with Castro having been dealt to San Diego. Stassi posted a career-high .885 OPS, which he credited to an alteration to his stance and swing. However, for the second straight offseason, Stassi needed hip surgery, this time on a torn left labrum. He was able to recover in a timely manner from the 2019 procedure on his right hip, though Opening Day is still in doubt. Assuming full recovery, Stassi should be in line for significant playing time while serving in a catching tandem alongside Kurt Suzuki. Read Past Outlooks

Not yet ready for catching duties
Stassi (thumb) hasn't resumed any catching workouts since landing on the 10-day injured list April 13, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Stassi is eligible to return from the IL on Friday, but based on where he currently stands in his recovery, he looks like he'll need a little more time to heal up from his injury. Kurt Suzuki is expected to serve as the Angels' primary catcher for the duration of Stassi's absence.
Stassi is eligible to return from the IL on Friday, but based on where he currently stands in his recovery, he looks like he'll need a little more time to heal up from his injury. Kurt Suzuki is expected to serve as the Angels' primary catcher for the duration of Stassi's absence.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2019
+5%
OPS vs LHP
2021
-100%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2019vs Left | .638 | 91 | 5 | 12 | .169 | ||||
Since 2019vs Right | .606 | 175 | 4 | 14 | .224 | ||||
2021vs Left | .000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2021vs Right | 1.172 | 17 | 1 | 1 | .429 | ||||
2020vs Left | 1.075 | 47 | 5 | 12 | .308 | ||||
2020vs Right | .753 | 53 | 2 | 8 | .261 | ||||
2019vs Left | .194 | 42 | 0 | 0 | .028 | ||||
2019vs Right | .447 | 105 | 1 | 5 | .177 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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+2%
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2021
+22%
OPS at Home
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Since 2019Home | .622 | 136 | 4 | 14 | .210 | ||||
Since 2019Away | .610 | 135 | 5 | 12 | .202 | ||||
2021Home | 1.098 | 13 | 1 | 1 | .364 | ||||
2021Away | .900 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .400 | ||||
2020Home | .827 | 56 | 3 | 10 | .265 | ||||
2020Away | .957 | 49 | 4 | 10 | .293 | ||||
2019Home | .361 | 67 | 0 | 3 | .136 | ||||
2019Away | .391 | 80 | 1 | 2 | .137 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Max Stassi 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
1.00BB Rate
15.8%K Rate
15.8%BABIP
.417ISO
.188AVG
.375OBP
.474SLG
.563OPS
1.036wOBA
.454Exit Velocity
88.7 mphHard Hit Rate
23.1%Barrels/PA
10.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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Stassi was exactly league average at the plate by wRC+ in 2018, and when factoring in defense, was worth 2.7 wins above replacement that year (by FanGraphs' WAR). However, his offense slid down the stretch in 2018 and those issues carried over to 2019. He posted a .460 OPS in 18 games before going down with a knee injury, and the Astros eventually dumped him off to the Angels after acquiring an upgrade in Martin Maldonado. Things only got worse in Anaheim, with Stassi going 3-for-42 before being shut down and sent for right hip surgery. His recovery time was estimated at 4-to-6 months, putting Opening Day in question. While Stassi remains a significant plus behind the plate, and his abilities as a backstop should keep him around when healthy, his bat is extremely limited. He will always have those first few months of 2018, but it was a flash in the pan.
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To IL with sprained thumb
Stassi was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left thumb sprain.
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X-rays negative
Stassi got X-rays on his left thumb Monday, and the results turned out negative, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
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Leaves game with thumb irritation
Stassi was removed from Monday's game against the Royals with left thumb irritation.
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Riding pine Saturday
Stassi isn't starting Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
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Takes seat Thursday
Stassi isn't starting Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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