2022 Stats
AVG
.226
HR
14
RBI
32
R
34
SB
5
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
After seeing his OPS plummet at least 150 points in back-to-back seasons, Hiura bounced back in 2022 and finished well above average in that category league-wide. His 14 homers and 23 extra-base hits were both his best marks since his 2019 rookie season, and he also had the best walk rate of his career. However, he struck out at a higher rate than ever before and was below average in the field, and he wound up starting only 57 games. Hiura's pop keeps him on the Brewers' roster for the time being, but he looks like a part-time player at this point, and an atypical one at that, as he hit righties far better than lefties over the last three years. All of Hiura's slash numbers last season were in line with his career averages and he also benefited from a high BABIP, so while he remains only 26 years old, it seems unlikely he will find the form that allowed him to make a fantasy impact as a rookie. Read Past Outlooks

Won't make Opening Day roster
Hiura was informed Friday that he will not be on the Brewers' Opening Day roster, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
That might help explain why Hiura was scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers. Milwaukee will look to trade the former top prospect over the next few days, per general manager Matt Arnold. If there are no takers, he'll be put on waivers. It sure sounds like the 26-year-old's time in the Brewers organization is about to come to an end.
That might help explain why Hiura was scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers. Milwaukee will look to trade the former top prospect over the next few days, per general manager Matt Arnold. If there are no takers, he'll be put on waivers. It sure sounds like the 26-year-old's time in the Brewers organization is about to come to an end.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+25%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+40%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .590 | 228 | 6 | 25 | .189 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .740 | 477 | 25 | 58 | .215 | ||||
2022vs Left | .619 | 109 | 3 | 11 | .188 | ||||
2022vs Right | .866 | 157 | 11 | 21 | .254 | ||||
2021vs Left | .407 | 59 | 1 | 5 | .130 | ||||
2021vs Right | .624 | 138 | 3 | 14 | .185 | ||||
2020vs Left | .723 | 60 | 2 | 9 | .255 | ||||
2020vs Right | .718 | 182 | 11 | 23 | .204 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+7%
OPS on Road
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+19%
OPS on Road
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Since 2020Home | .679 | 396 | 16 | 50 | .202 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .724 | 291 | 15 | 33 | .211 | ||||
2022Home | .711 | 157 | 7 | 22 | .227 | ||||
2022Away | .845 | 109 | 7 | 10 | .226 | ||||
2021Home | .621 | 122 | 3 | 13 | .173 | ||||
2021Away | .459 | 75 | 1 | 6 | .159 | ||||
2020Home | .695 | 117 | 6 | 15 | .198 | ||||
2020Away | .796 | 107 | 7 | 17 | .234 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Keston Hiura 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
0.21BB Rate
8.6%K Rate
41.7%BABIP
.355ISO
.222AVG
.226OBP
.316SLG
.449OPS
.765wOBA
.337Exit Velocity
91.7 mphHard Hit Rate
38.7%Barrels/PA
7.1%Expected BA
.205Expected SLG
.425Sprint Speed
23.6 ft/secGround Ball %
37.1%Line Drive %
25.8%Fly Ball %
37.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Always a bat-first player with strikeout concerns, Hiura has remained a poor defender while his offense has completely fallen off over the past two seasons. He has hit .192 with a 36.6 K% and a 6.8 BB% in 443 plate appearances since the start of the 2020 season. Given his defensive limitations, he needs to rebound in a big way at the plate in order to play with any regularity this season, especially after the Brewers signed Andrew McCutchen with the intent of playing him primarily at designated hitter. Hiura will be working on playing the outfield this spring in an effort to increase his defensive versatility, but his average speed and below-average arm don't portend much more success out there than he had on the right side of the infield.
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Scratched from lineup
Hiura was scratched from the Brewers' lineup ahead of their game against the Dodgers on Friday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Bringing back toe tap
Hiura has brought back the toe tap in his swing, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
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Settles at $2.2 million
Hiura agreed to a one-year, $2.2 million contract with the Brewers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Run of starts ends
Hiura is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.
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Hits walkoff homer
Hiura went 1-for-3 and hit a game-winning, two-run home run in Monday's 7-5 victory over the Pirates.
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