2020 Stats
AVG
.257
HR
13
RBI
42
R
31
SB
3
2021 Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Rosario's 2020 season was a mixed bag as his pro-rated stats last year would have had him hit a career-high 35 home runs and 113 RBI over a 162-game season. However, he also hit a career-low .257 and his OPS declined slightly to .792. He had some promising signs as he was more selective with an 8.2% walk rate - by far a career high. He also sustained 2019 gains with fewer whiffs with a 14.7% strikeout rate. Rosario may have just been a bit unlucky with a career-low .248 BABIP. Still, he can be frustrating player to watch at times as a free swinger (fifth-worst O-Swing% among qualified hitters at 42.6%), which is partially offset by an uncanny ability to make hard contact on bad balls. His defense, however, appeared to slip as he was in just the 20th percentile in Statcast's outs above average. He'll get regular at-bats after signing with Cleveland and could improve if he continues to take more walks, just don't expect a huge leap at this stage of his career. Read Past Outlooks

Reaches deal with Cleveland
Rosario agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with Cleveland on Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rosario was non-tendered by the Twins in early December after being placed on outright waivers by the team. He'll remain in the AL Central and will likely take over as the primary left fielder for his new club. The 29-year-old spent the first six seasons of his career in Minnesota and appeared in 57 games during the 2020 season, slashing .257/.316/.476 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI.
Rosario was non-tendered by the Twins in early December after being placed on outright waivers by the team. He'll remain in the AL Central and will likely take over as the primary left fielder for his new club. The 29-year-old spent the first six seasons of his career in Minnesota and appeared in 57 games during the 2020 season, slashing .257/.316/.476 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2018
+17%
OPS vs RHP
2020
+65%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2018vs Left | .715 | 403 | 9 | 51 | .276 | ||||
Since 2018vs Right | .834 | 1010 | 60 | 177 | .279 | ||||
2020vs Left | .536 | 57 | 0 | 8 | .236 | ||||
2020vs Right | .882 | 174 | 13 | 34 | .265 | ||||
2019vs Left | .766 | 162 | 5 | 27 | .281 | ||||
2019vs Right | .813 | 428 | 27 | 82 | .274 | ||||
2018vs Left | .726 | 184 | 4 | 16 | .284 | ||||
2018vs Right | .838 | 408 | 20 | 61 | .290 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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Even Split
2020
+7%
OPS at Home
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Since 2018Home | .802 | 704 | 33 | 114 | .283 | ||||
Since 2018Away | .802 | 705 | 36 | 113 | .274 | ||||
2020Home | .830 | 112 | 6 | 22 | .288 | ||||
2020Away | .779 | 115 | 7 | 19 | .233 | ||||
2019Home | .775 | 297 | 12 | 49 | .280 | ||||
2019Away | .826 | 293 | 20 | 60 | .272 | ||||
2018Home | .819 | 295 | 15 | 43 | .284 | ||||
2018Away | .787 | 297 | 9 | 34 | .292 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Eddie Rosario 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
0.56BB Rate
8.2%K Rate
14.7%BABIP
.248ISO
.219AVG
.257OBP
.316SLG
.476OPS
.792wOBA
.347Exit Velocity
82.2 mphHard Hit Rate
30.3%Barrels/PA
5.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Rosario set career highs with 32 home runs and 109 RBI, but declined in the second half for a second consecutive season. He had 20 home runs and an .841 OPS in the first half, but just 12 home runs and a .750 OPS in the second half. Rosario is a free swinger (fourth-worst O-Swing% among qualified hitters at 46.3%), which is partially offset by an uncanny ability to make hard contact on bad balls. Despite his strong season, there were some troubling signs. Rosario had been improving his anemic walk rate, but took a step back to just 3.7%. His defense went from being seen as an asset to becoming a liability as he fell to -11 in DRS which was 29th among qualified left fielders. He also stole just three bases. Still, Rosario did reduce his whiffs (career-best 14.6 K%). He has enough power to thrive in the middle of the lineup and has upside if he can learn to lay off some of those balls outside the strike zone.
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Parts ways with Minnesota
Rosario was non-tendered by the Twins on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
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Clears waivers
Rosario went unclaimed off waivers Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
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Available on waivers
Rosario was placed on outright waivers Tuesday by the Twins and is available to be claimed by any team until 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Launches two-run shot
Rosario went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Tigers.
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Belts 12th long ball
Rosario went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in an 8-1 victory over the Cubs on Saturday.
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