2021 Stats
AVG
.283
HR
2
RBI
4
R
7
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Take away Brantley's injury-plagued 2016 and 2017 seasons and he's been remarkably consistent, registering a wRC+ between 124 and 151 every year since 2014. Last year was no different, as he recorded a 134 mark. However, there are signs Brantley was a bit fortunate as he also recorded a .336 BABIP, the highest mark since he broke in back in 2009. This came in handy since he fanned at a 15.0% rate, his highest level since 2011. The veteran has shed the injury-prone label, but as he embarks on his age-34 season, expecting 140-150 games is prudent. After 10 years with Cleveland and two with Houston, Brantley hit the free-agent market only to return to the Astros. His production and consistency should keep him in the lineup every day. Brantley's .307 BA over the past four seasons is well worth the draft cost, and you get discounted power and run production to boot. Read Past Outlooks

Doubles, scores in win
Brantley went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
Brantley scored the game's lone run in the fourth inning, coming in on a single by Taylor Jones. He's been dropped from second to third in the batting order since Houston placed several regulars, including Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez, on the COVID-19 protocols list. With much of the team's offensive firepower unavailable, Brantley's bat is needed more than ever.
Brantley scored the game's lone run in the fourth inning, coming in on a single by Taylor Jones. He's been dropped from second to third in the batting order since Houston placed several regulars, including Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez, on the COVID-19 protocols list. With much of the team's offensive firepower unavailable, Brantley's bat is needed more than ever.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2019
+24%
OPS vs RHP
2021
+26%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2019vs Left | .742 | 265 | 5 | 29 | .272 | ||||
Since 2019vs Right | .922 | 605 | 24 | 87 | .322 | ||||
2021vs Left | .971 | 26 | 1 | 3 | .292 | ||||
2021vs Right | .773 | 22 | 1 | 1 | .273 | ||||
2020vs Left | .638 | 55 | 1 | 4 | .231 | ||||
2020vs Right | .926 | 130 | 4 | 18 | .328 | ||||
2019vs Left | .740 | 184 | 3 | 22 | .282 | ||||
2019vs Right | .928 | 453 | 19 | 68 | .323 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2019
+4%
OPS at Home
2021
+100%
OPS on Road
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Since 2019Home | .886 | 424 | 16 | 61 | .311 | ||||
Since 2019Away | .850 | 446 | 13 | 55 | .303 | ||||
2021Home | .600 | 25 | 1 | 2 | .200 | ||||
2021Away | 1.197 | 23 | 1 | 2 | .381 | ||||
2020Home | .973 | 90 | 3 | 18 | .341 | ||||
2020Away | .710 | 95 | 2 | 4 | .256 | ||||
2019Home | .884 | 309 | 12 | 41 | .312 | ||||
2019Away | .866 | 328 | 10 | 49 | .311 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Michael Brantley 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
0.14BB Rate
2.1%K Rate
14.6%BABIP
.297ISO
.283AVG
.283OBP
.313SLG
.565OPS
.878wOBA
.376Exit Velocity
81.8 mphHard Hit Rate
43.6%Barrels/PA
11.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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Brantley continued his comeback from a lost 2016 season, and had his best season in the second half of the decade as a piece of the potent Houston lineup. One point is all that has separated Brantley from hitting .300 in three consecutive seasons, and couple that with a decent walk rate and you also get a strong on-base percentage. He does not steal bases any longer, but that is the only area where he is not at least a solid producer in the stat line. Last year was the second consecutive season where Brantley was able to get back over the 600 plate appearance mark, thus further putting the health concerns in the rearview mirror. Look for more of the same in 2020 as Brantley's floor is as high as the risk is low with his overall profile. The ceiling may be low, but boring still wins championships. It would be nice if Brantley could play more DH, but the presence of Yordan Alvarez will not allow it.
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Hits second home run
Brantley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers.
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Singles in return
Brantley went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 6-2 win over Oakland.
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Returns to lineup
Brantley (wrist) is starting Thursday's game against Oakland, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Remains on bench
Brantley (wrist) will remain on the bench Tuesday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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No BP on Monday
Brantley (wrist) did not take batting practice Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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