2023 Stats
AVG
.190
HR
1
RBI
6
R
11
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Narvaez bounced back offensively in 2021 with a .744 OPS, but he cratered again last season with a 71 wRC+. He had multiple stints on the injured list and played in only 84 games, and he failed to consistently make solid contact with an 18.4 percent hard-hit rate. Narvaez's defense was once again above average, but he was unable to move the needle offensively. It was poor timing for a down season amid a contract year, but he was still able to secure a one-year, $8 million pact for 2023 with the Mets. Narvaez should operate in the strong side of a platoon with Tomas Nido being the secondary option, but he may need a strong showing in spring training in order to retain that role later in the season. The Mets also has arguably the best catching prospect in baseball, Francisco Alvarez, waiting in the wings. Read Past Outlooks

Gets starting nod in series opener
Narvaez will start at catcher and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Rangers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Narvaez will pick up his second start in three games while No. 1 backstop Francisco Alvarez rests. The Mets have suggested that the 22-year-old Alvarez could have his catching workload managed down the stretch, so Narvaez could end up moving into more a timeshare behind the plate in September rather than serving as a clear No. 2 option. Narvaez is slashing .205/.294/.341 with one home run, three RBI and four runs in 16 games since the All-Star break.
Narvaez will pick up his second start in three games while No. 1 backstop Francisco Alvarez rests. The Mets have suggested that the 22-year-old Alvarez could have his catching workload managed down the stretch, so Narvaez could end up moving into more a timeshare behind the plate in September rather than serving as a clear No. 2 option. Narvaez is slashing .205/.294/.341 with one home run, three RBI and four runs in 16 games since the All-Star break.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+36%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+21%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .506 | 134 | 1 | 11 | .185 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .689 | 741 | 15 | 67 | .243 | ||||
2023vs Left | .618 | 23 | 0 | 0 | .250 | ||||
2023vs Right | .511 | 111 | 1 | 6 | .177 | ||||
2022vs Left | .576 | 39 | 0 | 4 | .212 | ||||
2022vs Right | .600 | 257 | 4 | 19 | .205 | ||||
2021vs Left | .434 | 72 | 1 | 7 | .152 | ||||
2021vs Right | .805 | 373 | 10 | 42 | .289 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+13%
OPS on Road
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+3%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .617 | 412 | 6 | 26 | .211 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .700 | 463 | 10 | 52 | .254 | ||||
2023Home | .520 | 65 | 1 | 4 | .161 | ||||
2023Away | .538 | 69 | 0 | 2 | .217 | ||||
2022Home | .492 | 128 | 1 | 6 | .161 | ||||
2022Away | .675 | 168 | 3 | 17 | .240 | ||||
2021Home | .718 | 219 | 4 | 16 | .255 | ||||
2021Away | .767 | 226 | 7 | 33 | .276 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Omar Narvaez 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
0.58BB Rate
10.4%K Rate
17.9%BABIP
.223ISO
.069AVG
.190OBP
.271SLG
.259OPS
.529wOBA
.243Exit Velocity
85.9 mphHard Hit Rate
32.3%Barrels/PA
5.2%Expected BA
.253Expected SLG
.384Sprint Speed
19.1 ft/secGround Ball %
24.2%Line Drive %
23.2%Fly Ball %
52.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Narvaez remained the Brewers' primary catcher in 2021 after a disappointing first season in Milwaukee during the shortened 2020 campaign. Though his results didn't return to the peak level of 2018 and 2019, several of his key metrics rebounded enough to allow for reasonable fantasy production. Narvaez's flyball rate returned to above 40% and his strikeout rate fell back below 20%, with a corresponding return in home runs (11) and batting average (.266). While those things alone are enough to provide fantasy value at catcher, Narvaez was also a rarity in that he consistently held a premium spot in the Brewers' lineup. Of his 123 games, Narvaez hit between second and fifth on 86 occasions. As a result, he ranked ninth among catchers in runs scored and 14th in RBI. Needless to say the results aren't spectacular, but Narvaez reassured fantasy managers that he is capable of reasonable production given the position.
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Launches first homer
Narvaez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the White Sox.
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Returns from injured list
The Mets reinstated Narvaez (calf) from the 60-day injured list Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
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Shifting rehab to Triple-A
Mets manager Buck Showalter said Narvaez (calf) will move his rehab assignment from High-A Brooklyn to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
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To begin rehab games Thursday
Narvaez (calf) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Brooklyn, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Poised to begin rehab stint
Narvaez (calf) expects to begin a rehab assignment by the end of the week, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
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