2022 Stats
AVG
.205
HR
6
RBI
26
R
20
SB
5
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Velazquez made his MLB debut in 2022 at the age of 23 and showed some flashes of potential, though it was mostly a struggle overall. He hit six home runs and drove in 26 across 77 games while stealing five bases in seven attempts. However, he also struck out nearly 32 percent of the time, which isn't surprising for a rookie, and his .205 batting average and .286 on-base percentage leave plenty to be desired. With the Cubs in rebuilding mode, Velazquez could get a longer look in 2023 despite his early scuffles. Ian Happ, Christopher Morel and Seiya Suzuki project as the three starting outfielders, but Velazquez could back up any of those players, and he also has a path to playing time at DH, particularly with veteran catcher Willson Contreras no longer around. Velazquez may struggle to hit for a high average, but if he can get to double figures in home runs and steals, there may be some fantasy value here. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
#599
ADP
Optioned to Triple-A level
Velazquez was optioned to Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Thursday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Velazquez drew 206 plate appearances on the North Side of Chicago last season, but he batted just .205/.286/.373 and is now on the outside looking in for a regular role after the club increased payroll with several significant signings over the winter.
Velazquez drew 206 plate appearances on the North Side of Chicago last season, but he batted just .205/.286/.373 and is now on the outside looking in for a regular role after the club increased payroll with several significant signings over the winter.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+26%
OPS vs LHP
2022
+26%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020vs Left | .756 | 82 | 4 | 9 | .197 | ||||
| Since 2020vs Right | .599 | 124 | 2 | 17 | .211 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .756 | 82 | 4 | 9 | .197 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .599 | 124 | 2 | 17 | .211 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+27%
OPS on Road
2022
+27%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020Home | .574 | 93 | 1 | 10 | .174 | ||||
| Since 2020Away | .731 | 113 | 5 | 16 | .232 | ||||
| 2022Home | .574 | 93 | 1 | 10 | .174 | ||||
| 2022Away | .731 | 113 | 5 | 16 | .232 | ||||
| 2021Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nelson Velazquez 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
0.29BB Rate
9.2%K Rate
31.6%BABIP
.281ISO
.168AVG
.205OBP
.286SLG
.373OPS
.659wOBA
.294Exit Velocity
89.2 mphHard Hit Rate
33.3%Barrels/PA
7.8%Expected BA
.209Expected SLG
.399Sprint Speed
25.5 ft/secGround Ball %
42.5%Line Drive %
16.7%Fly Ball %
40.8%Prospect Rankings History
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May be squeezed from roster
Velazquez may be the odd man out with the Cubs adding several new players in the offseason, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.
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Drives in four
Velazquez went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and four RBI in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Reds.
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Sitting again Sunday
Velazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.
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Heads to bench Saturday
Velazquez isn't in the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh.
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Sitting Friday
Velazquez will sit Friday versus the Pirates.
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