Niko Goodrum

Niko Goodrum

31-Year-Old ShortstopSS
 Free Agent  Foreign
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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RANKSFrom Preseason
$Signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Red Sox in December of 2022. Released by Red Sox in July of 2023.
Signs with KBO's Lotte Giants
SSFree Agent  F
July 11, 2023
Goodrum agreed to a one-year contract Tuesday with the Korea Baseball Organization's Lotte Giants, Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency reports.
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Goodrum will earn $400,000 with the KBO club for the remainder of the season. The 31-year-old had recently opted out of his minor-league contract with the Red Sox.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
 
 
+23%
OPS vs LHP
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+186%
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+22%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2021vs Left .699 116 14 2 10 6 .255 .336 .363
Since 2021vs Right .568 254 27 7 24 9 .177 .248 .320
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2022vs Left .125 8 0 0 0 0 .000 .125 .000
2022vs Right .357 37 2 0 1 1 .139 .162 .194
2021vs Left .741 108 14 2 10 6 .274 .352 .389
2021vs Right .606 217 25 7 23 8 .185 .263 .344
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+30%
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Since 2021Home .522 162 22 1 9 6 .179 .253 .269
Since 2021Away .676 208 19 8 25 9 .218 .293 .383
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2022Away .452 32 2 0 1 1 .167 .219 .233
2021Home .571 149 22 1 9 6 .197 .275 .295
2021Away .718 176 17 8 24 8 .228 .307 .411
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Goodrum had his 2021 season derailed by both calf and groin injuries, which limited him to just 325 plate appearances. Even when he was on the field, Goodrum struggled to make a meaningful impact in large part due to a 33 K% and .292 on-base percentage. The end result was an unceremonious end to Goodrum's tenure in Detroit when he was outrighted off the 40-man roster in mid-November. His potential to latch on elsewhere is in question due to his lack of plate skills. Even so, his ability to be both versatile - he played at least one game at five different positions in 2021 - and capable (86th percentile outs above average) with the glove could make him an attractive option for a club to add on a veteran minimum or minor-league deal. If he can find a semi-regular role, Goodrum still shows some power potential (10.3% barrel rate in 2021) and plenty of speed (85th percentile sprint speed). He signed a one-year deal with Houston could be in the mix at shortstop should Carlos Correa sign elsewhere, though Jeremy Pena is the favorite to start to open spring training.
Goodrum remained an everyday player with the Tigers in 2020 -- even hitting atop the order regularly -- due to both to the quality and versatility of his glove. He was able to score 15 runs and steal seven bases across 43 games in an abbreviated campaign that was made even shorter due to an oblique injury. Whether Goodrum will be able to maintain a premium lineup position in 2021 remains unclear, yet such a spot is vital to his value given his lack of power. New manager AJ Hinch noted Goodrum's defensive value but also elaborated that there are a number of tweaks Goodrum must make at the plate to become more effective. Undoubtedly, Goodrum will have to improve on his 61 wRC+ and near 40% strikeout rate to remain a member of the lineup. The Tigers may also look to accelerate their rebuild by signing one or more notable free-agent bats -- another factor that could threaten Goodrum's role on the team.
While Goodrum won't be a contributor when Detroit is a contender, he's been passable roster filler, useful because he can play everywhere. Actually, that not only describes his value to the Tigers, but also his fantasy worth. Goodrum repeated 2018's numbers almost to a tee, gaining eligibility at all spots but catcher and third base. While this flexibility doesn't increase Goodrum's raw value, it does facilitate starting the most productive lineup, so he has ancillary value. At the plate, Goodrum's crutch is contact. He doesn't chase excessively and is fairly selective; Goodrum just swings and misses a lot. This could improve but is more likely to persist. Eventually, the Tigers will have better options, but for now, he looks to continue along the same path, playing all over, compiling all four counting stats with a low average. In deeper mixed formats, Goodrum is a nice late pick to aid roster flexibility.
In what was a bleak year for the Tigers, Goodrum was a relative bright spot. Inked to a minor-league contract last winter, Goodrum impressed enough in camp to crack the Opening Day roster. He saw only sporadic at-bats initially but was playing every day by June and ended up finishing top three on the team in runs, home runs and stolen bases. The switch hitter did most of his damage from the left side of the plate, slashing .303/.371/.412 against left-handed pitching compared to just .225/.294/.440 against righties. Goodrum walked at a solid 8.5% clip but gave a lot of that real-world value back by failing to put the ball in play in more than a quarter of his plate appearances (26.8 K%). He may not be a particularly good player, but this is fantasy, not reality, and opportunity drives value in our game. It looks like Goodrum will have a chance to play regularly for the rebuilding Tigers to start the year.
Goodrum, the Twins' 2010 second-round draft pick, got off to a fast start at Low-A Cedar Rapids by hitting .280/.392/.401, before he suffered a concussion on Jun. 3. He returned two weeks later but hit just .251/.347/.353 the rest of the season. He'll need more power to succeed at higher levels but has a good OBP, drawing 60 walks in 385 at-bats. He's seen as a raw but excellent overall athlete with a strong arm and good speed (20 stolen bases last season). His walk rate makes him an intriguing prospect, and he may develop more power. Given Minnesota's lack of high upside infield prospects, he could advance rapidly, if he improves at High-A in 2014.
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Exercising opt-out clause
SSFree Agent  F
July 3, 2023
Goodrum was released Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Has upward mobility clause
SSBoston Red Sox  F
March 3, 2023
Goodrum has an upward mobility clause in his minor-league contract with the Red Sox which would allow him to sign a major-league deal elsewhere if Boston doesn't plan to have him on the Opening Day roster, Ian Cundall of SoxProspects.com reports.
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Lands with Red Sox
SSBoston Red Sox  F
December 21, 2022
Goodrum will serve as a non-roster invitee for the Red Sox this spring, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Let go by Astros
SSFree Agent  F
September 3, 2022
Goodrum was released by the Astros on Friday, Kenny Van Doren of Sports Illustrated reports.
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DFA'd by Houston
SSHouston Astros  F
September 1, 2022
Goodrum was designated for assignment by the Astros on Thursday.
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