2024 Stats
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.227
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24
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56
R
54
SB
2
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
The veteran infielder joined the White Sox on a one-year deal in November of 2023, and he was unsurprisingly shipped out at the trade deadline. DeJong was similarly productive with both Chicago and Kansas City, finishing with 24 home runs, a 32.4 percent strikeout rate and .227/.276/.427 slash line in 139 total games. He saw significant action at third base for the first time in his big-league career, though he still had most of his playing time at shortstop, especially prior to the trade. DeJong's defense at shortstop has long been lauded, but he produced minus-nine Defensive Runs Saved and minus-one Outs Above Average playing there in 2024, compared to a plus-one DRS and plus-five OAA at third base. Teams could view him as more of a third baseman than shortstop as a result, which would decrease his value a bit since shortstop is the more valuable position for his power. DeJong isn't likely to land a regular role with any contending teams this winter, but he could again carve out some playing time on a rebuilding club with the potential of being traded once again. His upside is limited beyond the home runs, and he's likely to be a drag in batting average. Read Past Outlooks

Lands in Washington
DeJong agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Nationals on Sunday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Jose Tena and Trey Lipscomb were set to compete for the starting role at third base during spring training for the Nationals, but DeJong may now be the favorite for the job. The 31-year-old played in 139 regular-season games with the White Sox and Royals last season and provided his typical low-contact, high-power production with 24 homers, a .227 average and a 32.4 percent strikeout rate.
Jose Tena and Trey Lipscomb were set to compete for the starting role at third base during spring training for the Nationals, but DeJong may now be the favorite for the job. The 31-year-old played in 139 regular-season games with the White Sox and Royals last season and provided his typical low-contact, high-power production with 24 homers, a .227 average and a 32.4 percent strikeout rate.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+7%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+18%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .604 | 303 | 8 | 26 | .196 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .646 | 816 | 36 | 93 | .209 | ||||
2024vs Left | .621 | 123 | 5 | 12 | .198 | ||||
2024vs Right | .730 | 359 | 19 | 44 | .237 | ||||
2023vs Left | .635 | 119 | 3 | 12 | .217 | ||||
2023vs Right | .603 | 281 | 11 | 26 | .203 | ||||
2022vs Left | .508 | 61 | 0 | 2 | .151 | ||||
2022vs Right | .538 | 176 | 6 | 23 | .159 | ||||
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Since 2022Home | .595 | 519 | 16 | 50 | .199 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .669 | 600 | 28 | 69 | .211 | ||||
2024Home | .667 | 232 | 9 | 27 | .232 | ||||
2024Away | .737 | 250 | 15 | 29 | .222 | ||||
2023Home | .510 | 178 | 5 | 14 | .176 | ||||
2023Away | .694 | 222 | 9 | 24 | .232 | ||||
2022Home | .575 | 109 | 2 | 9 | .161 | ||||
2022Away | .493 | 128 | 4 | 16 | .154 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Paul DeJong 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
0.15BB Rate
4.8%K Rate
32.4%BABIP
.285ISO
.200AVG
.227OBP
.276SLG
.427OPS
.703wOBA
.307Exit Velocity
87.8 mphHard Hit Rate
33.3%Barrels/PA
6.2%Expected BA
.218Expected SLG
.395Sprint Speed
23.0 ft/secGround Ball %
31.6%Line Drive %
22.8%Fly Ball %
45.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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DeJong struggled mightily in 2023 while bouncing between three organization, hitting just .207 with a .612 OPS in 400 plate appearances with the Cardinals, Blue Jays and Giants. The veteran shortstop signed a one-year deal with the White Sox in November where he'll battle Nicky Lopez and Braden Shewmake for the starting role. The bat seems to be waning each year for DeJong, but he remains a solid defensive shortstop who ultimately may just be keeping the spot warm for top prospect Colson Montgomery's inevitable callup in 2024.
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Losing out on playing time
DeJong is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
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Sitting down Saturday
DeJong isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday versus Pittsburgh.
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Idle Friday
DeJong is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Pittsburgh.
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Sitting amid slump
DeJong is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
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Absent from lineup
DeJong is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
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Significant incentives from WAS
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, DeJong's one-year, $1 million contract with the Nationals includes up to $600,000 of additional incentives.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old's one-year deal with the White Sox last year was for $1.75 million plus incentives, and the contract with the Nationals fits for his outlook as a fringe starter. DeJong eclipsed the 20-homer plateau last season for the first time since 2019, but his .227 average and 32.4 percent strikeout rate limit his fantasy upside. He should at least see regular playing time at third base in Washington.
The 31-year-old's one-year deal with the White Sox last year was for $1.75 million plus incentives, and the contract with the Nationals fits for his outlook as a fringe starter. DeJong eclipsed the 20-homer plateau last season for the first time since 2019, but his .227 average and 32.4 percent strikeout rate limit his fantasy upside. He should at least see regular playing time at third base in Washington.