2020 Stats
AVG
.232
HR
2
RBI
15
R
13
SB
16
2021 Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Villar has pretty much covered the fantasy spectrum the past few years. In 2016, he was a bonafide fantasy stud contributing in all five categories. His 2017 and 2018 seasons were more in line with what we expected from him and then he really took to playing in Baltimore in 2019 with another stud fantasy season. His 2020, however, was a massive disappointment as his season went south once he went north from Miami to Toronto. Sure, the 16 steals in 52 games were fun in a season where steals were rare, but Villar became the first player to have more steals than runs scored since Billy Hamilton in 2015 (min. 200 PA). The free agent's value will depend on where he lands as a more successful team could use him as more of a role player. Ideally, he lands as he did in 2019 and plays everyday for a second-division club. Bank on the steals, but the rest of the line could go in any direction. Read Past Outlooks

Reaches deal with Mets
Villar and the Mets agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $3.55 million contract that includes additional incentives, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Mets presumably envision Villar filling a utility role off the bench, with his excellent speed and ability to switch hit and play second base, shortstop, third base and the outfield making him a versatile weapon. That said, the landing spot isn't ideal for his fantasy value, as the 29-year-old may struggle to see more than two or three starts per week when the Mets are at optimal health in the infield and outfield. Unless a clear path to an everyday role opens for him prior to the start of the season, Villar profiles as more of a late-round selection in fantasy drafts than the early- or middle-round target he has been in recent years.
The Mets presumably envision Villar filling a utility role off the bench, with his excellent speed and ability to switch hit and play second base, shortstop, third base and the outfield making him a versatile weapon. That said, the landing spot isn't ideal for his fantasy value, as the 29-year-old may struggle to see more than two or three starts per week when the Mets are at optimal health in the infield and outfield. Unless a clear path to an everyday role opens for him prior to the start of the season, Villar profiles as more of a late-round selection in fantasy drafts than the early- or middle-round target he has been in recent years.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2018
+3%
OPS vs RHP
2020
+1%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2018vs Left | .718 | 432 | 14 | 41 | .263 | ||||
Since 2018vs Right | .743 | 999 | 26 | 93 | .264 | ||||
2020vs Left | .608 | 62 | 1 | 3 | .250 | ||||
2020vs Right | .602 | 141 | 1 | 12 | .231 | ||||
2019vs Left | .742 | 246 | 9 | 25 | .264 | ||||
2019vs Right | .819 | 467 | 15 | 48 | .280 | ||||
2018vs Left | .728 | 124 | 4 | 13 | .267 | ||||
2018vs Right | .702 | 391 | 10 | 33 | .257 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2018
+4%
OPS at Home
2020
+4%
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2018Home | .750 | 668 | 23 | 65 | .260 | ||||
Since 2018Away | .723 | 763 | 17 | 69 | .267 | ||||
2020Home | .620 | 75 | 1 | 6 | .239 | ||||
2020Away | .597 | 128 | 1 | 9 | .237 | ||||
2019Home | .810 | 352 | 16 | 39 | .265 | ||||
2019Away | .775 | 361 | 8 | 34 | .283 | ||||
2018Home | .704 | 241 | 6 | 20 | .260 | ||||
2018Away | .713 | 274 | 8 | 26 | .259 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jonathan Villar 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
0.35BB Rate
9.2%K Rate
26.1%BABIP
.313ISO
.059AVG
.232OBP
.301SLG
.292OPS
.593wOBA
.268Exit Velocity
81.1 mphHard Hit Rate
26.1%Barrels/PA
1.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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The 108-loss Orioles weren't shy about giving the speedy Villar the green light in 2019, allowing him to finish second in the majors in steals. At the dish, he showed an improved eye (8.5 BB%) to go with some solid pop (career-best .179 ISO), propelling him to a .274/.339/.453 line (107 wRC+). Villar's shoddy defense in the middle infield was an issue, however, and mostly explains the disconnect between his real-life and fantasy value. To that end, the Orioles moved on from Villar this winter, sending him to Miami for a low-level prospect rather than paying the $10 million-plus he was due in arbitration. Considering the Marlins fielded a similarly poor offense in 2019, Villar should remain active on the bases, but the move to Miami hurts his power outlook. Additionally, Villar is a prime candidate to be dealt midseason, and a trade to a contending club may put him at risk of falling into a utility role.
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Talking with Reds
The Reds have been in contact with Villar regarding their open shortstop job, though a deal is not yet in place, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Playing time dips
Villar remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
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Swipes two bags in win
Villar went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI Friday as the Blue Jays took down the Mets 3-2.
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Not in lineup Tuesday
Villar isn't starting Tuesday against the Yankees.
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Takes seat for Friday's matinee
Villar is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.
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