2024 Stats
AVG
.162
HR
1
RBI
8
R
10
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Rafaela is such a good athlete that he is a plus defensive center fielder who can also hold his own at shortstop and second base. He stole 39 bases in 136 games across Double-A, Triple-A and the majors and used his elite bat speed to launch 22 home runs in his age-22 season, despite a 5-foot-9 frame. His .319/.373/.579 slash line with a 20.2 K% and 5.9 BB% over his final 82 games in the minors last season earned him his first call to the majors. From a raw tools standpoint, he's a clear big leaguer. However, his hit tool needs refinement. He had a 38.8 Chase% and a 72.1 Contact%, leading to a 31.5 K% and 4.5 BB% in the majors. Working the count will never be Rafaela's strength, but he could eventually follow a path similar to Tim Anderson or Michael Harris, where he's not walking much but is doing enough damage and making enough contact to still be an above-average hitter. It's not clear how quickly that part of his game will advance from here, but his defensive chops will make him a priority addition to the big-league lineup once Boston thinks his bat is ready. Read Past Outlooks
Productive in Friday's win
Rafaela went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 8-1 win over the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old got the start at shortstop and committed an error in the opening frame that nearly led to a Pittsburgh run, but Rafaela quickly atoned with an RBI fielder's choice in the second inning and a solo shot off Roansy Contreras in the sixth. The long ball was his first of the season while the steal was his second, but his .167/.208/.303 slash line and 3:19 K:BB through 21 games remain disappointing. Rafaela remains a near-everyday player for the Red Sox, but he could get squeezed for playing time on the infield when Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) comes off the IL.
The 23-year-old got the start at shortstop and committed an error in the opening frame that nearly led to a Pittsburgh run, but Rafaela quickly atoned with an RBI fielder's choice in the second inning and a solo shot off Roansy Contreras in the sixth. The long ball was his first of the season while the steal was his second, but his .167/.208/.303 slash line and 3:19 K:BB through 21 games remain disappointing. Rafaela remains a near-everyday player for the Red Sox, but he could get squeezed for playing time on the infield when Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) comes off the IL.
Batting Stats
Loading Batting Stats...
2024
2023
Minor League Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Batting Game Log...
Batting Order Slot Breakdown
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
4
2
2
6
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
1
2
2
1
Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+11%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+33%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .629 | 48 | 1 | 3 | .178 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .567 | 122 | 2 | 10 | .214 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .607 | 21 | 0 | 0 | .158 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .455 | 60 | 1 | 8 | .164 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .645 | 27 | 1 | 3 | .192 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .675 | 62 | 1 | 2 | .263 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| More Splits→ | View More Split Stats | ||||||||
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+1%
OPS on Road
2024
+175%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | .583 | 79 | 2 | 5 | .192 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .586 | 91 | 1 | 8 | .214 | ||||
| 2024Home | .246 | 33 | 0 | 1 | .094 | ||||
| 2024Away | .676 | 48 | 1 | 7 | .214 | ||||
| 2023Home | .838 | 46 | 2 | 4 | .268 | ||||
| 2023Away | .494 | 43 | 0 | 1 | .214 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| More Splits→ | View More Split Stats | ||||||||
Stat Review
How does Ceddanne Rafaela 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
0.19BB Rate
4.9%K Rate
25.9%BABIP
.204ISO
.122AVG
.162OBP
.210SLG
.284OPS
.494wOBA
.217Exit Velocity
84.2 mphHard Hit Rate
21.8%Barrels/PA
4.9%Expected BA
.182Expected SLG
.311Sprint Speed
25.8 ft/secGround Ball %
33.3%Line Drive %
16.7%Fly Ball %
50.0%Prospect Rankings History
Advanced Batting Stats
Loading Advanced Batting Stats...
Additional Stats
Games By Position
Defensive Stats
Loading Games Played by Position...
Batted Ball Stats
Loading Batted Ball Stats...
Stats Vs Upcoming Pitchers
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Ceddanne Rafaela See More
Erik Siegrist digs into the American League talent pool and thinks the Guardians' Tyler Freeman could be on the cusp of a breakout.
Juan Soto is one of the hottest hitters in baseball, and his New York Yankees are one of the teams playing a full seven games, as Todd Zola digs in with his Weekly Hitter Ranking for April 21-27.
With Anthony Volpe vaulting up to the top of the New York Yankees' lineup, Ryan Boyer delivers Lineup Lowdown, with trends and movement up and down American League lineups.
Todd Zola presents the Weekly Hitter Rankings.
Erik Siegrist reviews the available talent in the American League as the baseball world waits to see what Ronel Blanco can do for an encore.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely to start 2024 in minors
Rafaela is likely to start next season as the center fielder at Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Rafaela played regularly down the stretch for the Red Sox and showed flashes but wound up finishing with a .666 OPS and 28:4 K:BB over 89 plate appearances. With Jarren Duran expected to be recovered from toe surgery for the start of next season and slated to reclaim his center field job, Rafaela can return to the minors for more seasoning.
Rafaela played regularly down the stretch for the Red Sox and showed flashes but wound up finishing with a .666 OPS and 28:4 K:BB over 89 plate appearances. With Jarren Duran expected to be recovered from toe surgery for the start of next season and slated to reclaim his center field job, Rafaela can return to the minors for more seasoning.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Rafaela put up impressive offensive numbers in 2022 that oversold his realistic MLB upside, but his center field defense is so good that he should have no problem carving out a big-league career. He doesn't hit the ball very hard and is prone to chasing, but Rafaela still managed a .301/.342/.540 slash line despite an ugly 4.8 BB%. Thankfully, he has plus speed to go with his plus-plus defense, so the 28-for-35 success rate on the bases could translate as he continues to climb. If he can just hit .230 or .240, Rafaela could be allowed to play every day in center field while hitting at the bottom of the order and chipping in 10-to-20 home runs with 20-plus steals. He is on the 40-man roster but may not debut until 2024.
More Fantasy News
Getting start at shortstop
Rafaela will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Idle Thursday
Rafaela isn't in Boston's lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Set for middle infield reps
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Rafaela will see some playing time at second base and shortstop going forward, Jen McCaffrey of The Athleticreports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Agrees to contract extension
Rafaela agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension with the Red Sox on Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Two hits off bench
Rafaela went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 12-2 win over the Angels.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.