2025 Stats
AVG
.214
HR
3
RBI
7
R
7
SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mead, a year after he was acquired from Philadelphia for Cristopher Sanchez, was looked at by some as another steal by the Rays. Now, as Michael Scott once said, "Well well well, how the turntables..." or something like that. Sanchez had a breakout season in 2024, while Mead spent more time in Triple-A Durham than he did in the majors, as he has yet to show the ability to hit or field as an everyday big league player. Mead continued to hit well in the minors, but his time in the majors saw him mostly overpowered by righties, and he had only one home run in 132 plate appearances around a lot of sub-optimal contact. Mead also struggled to find a defensive home, as he lacks the arm strength to play third base and the footwork to play second base. What we're left with is a guy who so far profiles best on a short-side platoon at DH, which is far from the trajectory envisioned for him even 12 months ago. He qualifies at second base only on draft day, so he is an intriguing draft-and-hold target if he can resurface some of what made him a highly rated prospect, but there is a good chance he returns to Durham to begin the season in hopes of finding a defensive home. Read Past Outlooks
Homers in three straight games
Mead hit a two-run home run in his only plate appearance Sunday against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Mead has seen increased playing time across the last week, though that was only because the Rays faced three lefties. He's started just four games against right-handed pitching all season, limiting his fantasy appeal despite the fact that he has a home run in each of his last three games -- two of which were starts.
Mead has seen increased playing time across the last week, though that was only because the Rays faced three lefties. He's started just four games against right-handed pitching all season, limiting his fantasy appeal despite the fact that he has a home run in each of his last three games -- two of which were starts.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+33%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+38%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .716 | 146 | 1 | 8 | .273 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .538 | 171 | 4 | 11 | .205 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .556 | 61 | 1 | 2 | .204 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .770 | 33 | 2 | 5 | .233 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .849 | 50 | 0 | 3 | .364 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .403 | 81 | 1 | 4 | .167 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .805 | 35 | 0 | 3 | .267 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .600 | 57 | 1 | 2 | .245 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+26%
OPS at Home
2025
+75%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .684 | 168 | 5 | 10 | .250 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .545 | 149 | 0 | 9 | .219 | ||||
| 2025Home | .725 | 66 | 3 | 4 | .237 | ||||
| 2025Away | .414 | 28 | 0 | 3 | .160 | ||||
| 2024Home | .651 | 63 | 1 | 4 | .263 | ||||
| 2024Away | .496 | 68 | 0 | 3 | .215 | ||||
| 2023Home | .669 | 39 | 1 | 2 | .250 | ||||
| 2023Away | .680 | 53 | 0 | 3 | .255 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Curtis Mead 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
0.25BB Rate
6.4%K Rate
25.5%BABIP
.259ISO
.131AVG
.214OBP
.287SLG
.345OPS
.632wOBA
.284Exit Velocity
89.8 mphHard Hit Rate
34.4%Barrels/PA
4.3%Expected BA
.238Expected SLG
.364Sprint Speed
22.8 ft/secGround Ball %
39.3%Line Drive %
16.4%Fly Ball %
44.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Unfortunately, we didn't get much clarity last season on Mead's long-term or short-term future. Seen as one of the better pure hitters in the minors heading into 2023, the Australian infielder had a strong showing in big-league camp but got off to a slow start at Triple-A before getting hit on the wrist by a pitch in late-April. He returned in late-June and got his first of two calls to the majors in early-August. Mead performed up to expectations at Triple-A after returning from injury, slashing .336/.439/.604 with seven home runs, 15 doubles and as many walks as strikeouts (26) in 39 games. His production over multiple stints in the majors was more modest, although he held his own (95 wRC+, 22.8 K%). The righty-hitting Mead got 13 starts against lefties and seven starts against righties while getting the bulk of his starts at third base. His minor-league track record suggests he can make enough impact to justify an everyday role, but Tampa Bay may not have everyday playing time available early in 2024. Mead is still an offensive-minded prospect worth betting on long term, but he'll need to be playing almost every day to be a viable option in mixed leagues due to his lack of speed.
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Goes yard again Friday
Mead went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays.
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Cranks first homer in win
Mead went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Astros.
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Getting first start since May 9
Mead will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Astros.
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Tallies second RBI
Mead recorded an RBI on a sacrifice fly as a pinch hitter in Saturday's game against the Padres.
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Batting leadoff in opener
Mead is starting at first base and batting leadoff in Friday's opener versus the Rockies.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely bet for Opening Day roster
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times speculates Mead is likely to make Tampa Bay's Opening Day roster as a utility player.
ANALYSIS
Mead is one of the organization's top prospects and made his MLB debut last season, posting a .253/.326/.349 slash line in 92 plate appearances. He's traditionally a third baseman but could be a backup option at shortstop until Taylor Walls recovers from hip surgery. A strong start to the campaign could secure Mead a big-league spot beyond that, however.
Mead is one of the organization's top prospects and made his MLB debut last season, posting a .253/.326/.349 slash line in 92 plate appearances. He's traditionally a third baseman but could be a backup option at shortstop until Taylor Walls recovers from hip surgery. A strong start to the campaign could secure Mead a big-league spot beyond that, however.