2023 Stats
AVG
.237
HR
0
RBI
3
R
5
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Heineman played in 52 games for the Pirates last season after he began the year with the Blue Jays, and he had a .544 OPS in 174 plate appearance between the two teams. He re-signed with Pittsburgh on a minor-league deal and will compete with fellow non-roster invitees Kevin Plawecki and Jason Delay for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Austin Hedges signed as a free agent should begin the campaign as the No. 1 option behind the plate given his elite defensive skills. Prospect Endy Rodriguez is likely to make his debut at some point during the first half, at which point Heineman's roster spot, if he has one, will likely be in jeopardy. Read Past Outlooks
Nabbed off waivers by Mets
The Mets claimed Heineman off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman is a career .218/.297/.282 hitter over parts of four big-league seasons. With Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez back in 2024, the 32-year-old Heineman would appear pegged for Triple-A Syracuse to begin next season.
Heineman is a career .218/.297/.282 hitter over parts of four big-league seasons. With Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez back in 2024, the 32-year-old Heineman would appear pegged for Triple-A Syracuse to begin next season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+6%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+206%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2021vs Left | .599 | 72 | 0 | 5 | .242 | ||||
| Since 2021vs Right | .565 | 149 | 0 | 7 | .209 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 1.714 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .500 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .560 | 40 | 0 | 0 | .206 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .508 | 65 | 0 | 2 | .226 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .566 | 109 | 0 | 7 | .211 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+26%
OPS at Home
2023
+7%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2021Home | .629 | 128 | 0 | 12 | .235 | ||||
| Since 2021Away | .501 | 93 | 0 | 0 | .200 | ||||
| 2023Home | .708 | 27 | 0 | 3 | .250 | ||||
| 2023Away | .664 | 20 | 0 | 0 | .214 | ||||
| 2022Home | .608 | 101 | 0 | 9 | .231 | ||||
| 2022Away | .455 | 73 | 0 | 0 | .197 | ||||
| 2021Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Tyler Heineman 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
1.00BB Rate
17.0%K Rate
17.0%BABIP
.300ISO
.079AVG
.237OBP
.383SLG
.316OPS
.699wOBA
.327Exit Velocity
82.1 mphHard Hit Rate
26.7%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.254Expected SLG
.311Sprint Speed
20.9 ft/secGround Ball %
32.1%Line Drive %
28.6%Fly Ball %
39.3%Advanced Batting Stats
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
Heineman has spent nearly the entirety of his career as organizational depth, reaching Triple-A for the first time in 2015, yet failing to make his major-league debut until 2019. He took another step forward in 2020, serving as the Opening Day backstop for the Giants and earning a career-best 50 plate appearances. In 62 career plate appearances, he's managed just a .208/.288/.302 line. While a small sample to judge a player's potential in most scenarios, Heineman has topped a .130 ISO in just one season in the minor leagues. After being unseated as the starting catcher for the Giants by a combination of Joey Bart and Chadwick Tromp, Heineman was released and has since signed a minor-league deal with the Cardinals. Pending the free agency of long-time starter Yadier Molina. Heineman could compete for backup duties with his above-average defensive ability being his most compelling contribution.
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Plates three RBI
Heineman went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Rays.
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Recalled to Toronto
The Blue Jays recalled Heineman from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
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Optioned back to Triple-A
Toronto optioned Heineman to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
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Available off bench Tuesday
Heineman (side) is expected to be available off the bench Tuesday versus the Giants, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.
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Leaves with injury
Heineman was removed from Sunday's win over the Athletics with left side discomfort, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
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