2020 Stats
AVG
.258
HR
4
RBI
19
R
22
SB
4
2021 Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Polanco took a big step back last season after an All-Star campaign in 2019. He hit just .258 with a .658 OPS and just four home runs. Polanco played with a bone spur and a small bone chip on his right ankle which required surgery after the season. It was the second consecutive offseason where he needed surgery on the same ankle. While he missed just five games, the injury is thought to have limited his performance at the plate, especially with his power. He especially struggled from the left side of the plate where he had just a .606 OPS against righties. He'll need to bounce back at the plate as he doesn't have a great glove as his -4 DRS ranked 30th among MLB shortstops and now he'll move to second base after the Twins signed Andrelton Simmons. He does have some speed, but stole just four bases as Minnesota's offensive philosophy limits attempts. Polanco will be in his prime at 27, but questions remain whether his down season was entirely due to injury or if his 2019 season was his peak. Read Past Outlooks

Shifting to second base
Polanco (ankle) will move to second base for 2021 after the Twins signed Andrelton Simmons on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Polanco has primarily played shortstop since making his big-league debut in 2014, but he did play second base during his time in the minors. Simmons is joining the team on a one-year, $10.5 million deal, and it's no surprise he'll be taking over at shortstop as one of the best defenders in the league, regardless of position. As a result of the signing, Luis Arraez is also expected to move into a utility role for Minnesota. Polanco underwent surgery in October to remove a bone spur and a small bone chip from his right ankle, but he's expected to be ready for the start of spring training.
Polanco has primarily played shortstop since making his big-league debut in 2014, but he did play second base during his time in the minors. Simmons is joining the team on a one-year, $10.5 million deal, and it's no surprise he'll be taking over at shortstop as one of the best defenders in the league, regardless of position. As a result of the signing, Luis Arraez is also expected to move into a utility role for Minnesota. Polanco underwent surgery in October to remove a bone spur and a small bone chip from his right ankle, but he's expected to be ready for the start of spring training.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2018
+16%
OPS vs RHP
2020
+35%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2018vs Left | .713 | 376 | 10 | 44 | .272 | ||||
Since 2018vs Right | .824 | 886 | 22 | 96 | .293 | ||||
2020vs Left | .820 | 56 | 1 | 7 | .352 | ||||
2020vs Right | .606 | 169 | 3 | 12 | .227 | ||||
2019vs Left | .728 | 211 | 6 | 24 | .270 | ||||
2019vs Right | .891 | 493 | 16 | 55 | .306 | ||||
2018vs Left | .628 | 109 | 3 | 13 | .233 | ||||
2018vs Right | .845 | 224 | 3 | 29 | .317 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2018
+10%
OPS on Road
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+4%
OPS at Home
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Since 2018Home | .756 | 644 | 12 | 67 | .274 | ||||
Since 2018Away | .829 | 615 | 20 | 73 | .301 | ||||
2020Home | .684 | 115 | 2 | 11 | .264 | ||||
2020Away | .655 | 107 | 2 | 8 | .263 | ||||
2019Home | .781 | 351 | 9 | 33 | .264 | ||||
2019Away | .899 | 353 | 13 | 46 | .324 | ||||
2018Home | .756 | 178 | 1 | 23 | .298 | ||||
2018Away | .792 | 155 | 5 | 19 | .277 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jorge Polanco 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
0.37BB Rate
5.8%K Rate
15.5%BABIP
.292ISO
.096AVG
.258OBP
.304SLG
.354OPS
.658wOBA
.298Exit Velocity
80.3 mphHard Hit Rate
24.3%Barrels/PA
2.2%Advanced Batting Stats
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Polanco played a career-high 153 games last season, hitting .295 with an .841 OPS en route to earning his first All-Star nod. He maintained good walk (8.5%) and strikeout rates (16.5%) while adding more power. Polanco had career highs with a .190 ISO and 22 home runs, fueled by an increase in launch angle and a three-mph jump in average exit velocity. He also improved with the glove as his 1 DRS ranked 16th among MLB shortstops, though an eventual move to second base remains on the table. While Polanco has decent speed, he stole just four bases, compared to 13 SB in 2017, as the Twins minimized the steal as a strategy. It made sense to limit Polanco's running in particular given his subpar career 61.7% success rate. The lack of steals is about the only negative as at age 26 he's in his prime years as Minnesota's starting shortstop.
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Undergoes ankle surgery
Polanco underwent surgery to remove a mild bone spur and a small bone chip on his right ankle Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
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Played hurt throughout season
Polanco's ankle bothered him throughout the season more than previously reported, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
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Back in lineup
Polanco (ankle) returns to the lineup Wednesday against Detroit, batting seventh and playing shortstop.
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Nursing sore ankle
Polanco is sitting out Tuesday's game against the Tigers with ankle soreness, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Riding pine Tuesday
Polanco isn't starting Tuesday against the Tigers.
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