2024 Stats
AVG
.299
HR
3
RBI
19
R
20
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Solano was signed late in the spring as an extra utility option but his bat worked his way into the lineup and he became the primary first baseman for much of the season. "Donnie Barrels" is able to put the bat on the ball as he was in the 99th percentile for hitting the sweet spot on the bat and 87th percentile in xBA (both per Baseball Savant), though curiously 27th percentile in barrel percentage. While Solano can hit for average and has an above-average on-base percentage, he lacks power with just five home runs and a .112 ISO. That's not enough power to play first base for most teams, but the Twins had several injuries at the position. Solano is passable as a second baseman and can play third in a pinch, but his lack of a premium glove limits his upside. He also has little speed to help his fantasy value. He'll compete for a similar utility role this spring. Read Past Outlooks
Playing time likely to dip
Solano will serve as the Padres' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Sunday's game against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Solano will close out the first half of the season having started in 18 of the Padres' last 19 games, but he'll likely move into more of a part-time role moving forward despite slashing .313/.343/.391 over his last 17 starts. With the Friars bringing back Xander Bogaerts from the injured list Friday, Luis Arraez is likely to see fewer starts in the infield and should instead operate as the team's primary designated hitter, which leaves less room in the lineup for Solano.
Solano will close out the first half of the season having started in 18 of the Padres' last 19 games, but he'll likely move into more of a part-time role moving forward despite slashing .313/.343/.391 over his last 17 starts. With the Friars bringing back Xander Bogaerts from the injured list Friday, Luis Arraez is likely to see fewer starts in the infield and should instead operate as the team's primary designated hitter, which leaves less room in the lineup for Solano.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+5%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+14%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022vs Left | .771 | 320 | 5 | 32 | .295 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .736 | 625 | 7 | 49 | .282 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .819 | 78 | 2 | 6 | .304 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .717 | 113 | 1 | 13 | .295 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .746 | 153 | 2 | 15 | .286 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .766 | 297 | 3 | 23 | .280 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .770 | 89 | 1 | 11 | .301 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .704 | 215 | 3 | 13 | .277 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+17%
OPS at Home
2024
+34%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .806 | 483 | 8 | 46 | .305 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .688 | 462 | 4 | 35 | .266 | ||||
| 2024Home | .864 | 102 | 3 | 13 | .315 | ||||
| 2024Away | .644 | 89 | 0 | 6 | .282 | ||||
| 2023Home | .771 | 235 | 2 | 21 | .295 | ||||
| 2023Away | .748 | 215 | 3 | 17 | .267 | ||||
| 2022Home | .821 | 146 | 3 | 12 | .316 | ||||
| 2022Away | .634 | 158 | 1 | 12 | .255 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Donovan Solano 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
0.36BB Rate
6.8%K Rate
18.8%BABIP
.360ISO
.103AVG
.299OBP
.356SLG
.402OPS
.758wOBA
.337Exit Velocity
86.9 mphHard Hit Rate
27.3%Barrels/PA
2.1%Expected BA
.272Expected SLG
.388Sprint Speed
22.3 ft/secGround Ball %
43.9%Line Drive %
25.9%Fly Ball %
30.2%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Solano spent the 2022 campaign with the Reds after spending the three previous seasons with the Giants, and the 35-year-old slashed .284/.339/.385 with four homers and 24 RBI over 304 plate appearances. The right-handed-hitting infielder has shown the ability to hit for average with a .301 clip over the last four seasons, but he's homered just 18 times over 316 games in that timeframe while stealing just two bases. Solano should be a utility option for the Twins that sees time all over the infield, particularly against left-handed pitching, but he profiles as a one-category player for the 2023 season.
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Racks up three hits Thursday
Solano went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run and an RBI against the Rangers in Thursday's 3-1 victory.
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Picking up fifth straight start
Solano will start at first base and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
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Exiting starting nine
Solano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
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Goes yard twice in win
Solano went 2-for-4 with two home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the A's.
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Draws sixth straight start
Solano will start at third base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Working out in Florida
According the Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic, Solano is working out in Miami in hopes of signing a big-league contract.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old spent last season in Minnesota and had a .282/.369/.391 slash line in 134 games, but he was unable to secure a contract for 2024 over the winter. Solano has an above-average 112 wRC+ over the past five seasons, but there apparently isn't much interest in a high-average, low-power bat that's best suited for playing the corner infield. He seems likely to latch on somewhere at some point this season, though he may have to settle for a minor-league deal.
The 26-year-old spent last season in Minnesota and had a .282/.369/.391 slash line in 134 games, but he was unable to secure a contract for 2024 over the winter. Solano has an above-average 112 wRC+ over the past five seasons, but there apparently isn't much interest in a high-average, low-power bat that's best suited for playing the corner infield. He seems likely to latch on somewhere at some point this season, though he may have to settle for a minor-league deal.