2020 Stats
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HR
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2021 Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Pederson's one-dimensional skill set and strict platoon role has long hampered his fantasy value, and a drop in both his home-run output and on-base numbers resulted in the left-handed hitter ending last season on the waiver wire in a majority of standard mixed leagues. Pederson continued to hit the ball hard -- his 93.0 mph average exit velocity ranked in the 96th percentile -- but a 9.2-point jump in his groundball rate (to a career-high 51.7%) resulted in fewer balls leaving the park. Once among baseball's most patient batters, Pederson has taken fewer walks in recent campaigns, culminating in a career-low 8.0 BB% and .285 OBP last season. Pederson could get more regular playing time and face more lefties after signing with the Cubs. His power potential is tantalizing, but he needs to show he's more than a platoon player with a limited skill set. Read Past Outlooks

Looks forward to playing daily
Pederson said he is eager to take on an everyday role with the Cubs and face more left-handed pitching, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
While in Los Angeles, Pederson rarely faced lefties, registering an average of 54 plate appearances per season against southpaws between 2017 and 2019, and only 10 in the abbreviated 2020 campaign. However, Chicago manager David Ross has indicated that Pederson could play more frequently against lefties. This could help the 28-year-old approach the 151 games he played back in 2015, his second season in the majors.
While in Los Angeles, Pederson rarely faced lefties, registering an average of 54 plate appearances per season against southpaws between 2017 and 2019, and only 10 in the abbreviated 2020 campaign. However, Chicago manager David Ross has indicated that Pederson could play more frequently against lefties. This could help the 28-year-old approach the 151 games he played back in 2015, his second season in the majors.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2018
+73%
OPS vs RHP
2020
+37%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2018vs Left | .508 | 115 | 1 | 5 | .200 | ||||
Since 2018vs Right | .879 | 976 | 67 | 141 | .246 | ||||
2020vs Left | .500 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .250 | ||||
2020vs Right | .683 | 126 | 7 | 16 | .180 | ||||
2019vs Left | .505 | 50 | 0 | 1 | .224 | ||||
2019vs Right | .920 | 464 | 36 | 73 | .252 | ||||
2018vs Left | .512 | 57 | 1 | 4 | .170 | ||||
2018vs Right | .893 | 386 | 24 | 52 | .260 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2018
+5%
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+22%
OPS on Road
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Since 2018Home | .857 | 539 | 39 | 79 | .238 | ||||
Since 2018Away | .820 | 555 | 29 | 67 | .244 | ||||
2020Home | .621 | 82 | 2 | 5 | .188 | ||||
2020Away | .756 | 55 | 5 | 11 | .192 | ||||
2019Home | 1.011 | 247 | 24 | 46 | .270 | ||||
2019Away | .753 | 267 | 12 | 28 | .230 | ||||
2018Home | .768 | 210 | 13 | 28 | .220 | ||||
2018Away | .912 | 233 | 12 | 28 | .275 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Joc Pederson 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
0.32BB Rate
8.0%K Rate
24.8%BABIP
.200ISO
.207AVG
.190OBP
.285SLG
.397OPS
.681wOBA
.286Exit Velocity
85.5 mphHard Hit Rate
36.8%Barrels/PA
8.7%Advanced Batting Stats
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The Dodgers gave Pederson just 162 plate appearances against left-handers over the past three seasons. A trade to the Angels fell through in February, and the Dodgers are saying he will remain with the team, so expect Pederson to remain in a strict platoon role. With the new rules governing pitcher usage, Pederson stands to benefit a little bit as opposing managers will be reluctant to bring in a LOOGY with fewer than two outs. Pederson set a personal best with 36 homers, benefiting from the added-flight ball. His average exit velocity and launch angle were virtually the same as the prior year, but his average flyball distance was up seven feet, in line with the projected 5-to-10 feet of added distance from the reduction in drag. The caution is Pederson stands to suffer if MLB reverts to the 2018 version of the baseball. Assuming more is known about the ball in the spring, Pederson could be a target if it doesn't change, or potentially someone to avoid with the old ball.
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Might bat against lefties
Chicago manager David Ross said he could use Pederson against both righties and lefties this year, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Unlikely to lead off
The Cubs are likely to use Ian Happ as their leadoff hitter to begin the season instead of Pederson, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
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Heading to Cubs
Pederson agreed to a contract with the Cubs on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Sits against lefty
Pederson will be on the bench for Game 6 of the World Series against the Rays on Tuesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Goes deep in Game 5 win
Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Sunday in the Dodgers' 4-2 win over the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series.
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