2022 Stats
AVG
.228
HR
14
RBI
58
R
56
SB
14
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After parlaying a more aggressive approach the prior year into his best season, O'Neill reverted to exhibiting more selectivity and his production suffered. Maybe it was injury-related as O'Neill dealt with shoulder, hamstring and leg issues over the course of the season. His strikeout rate decreased to a career-low 26.9%, but his average exit velocity dipped 3.2 mph and the ever-important average exit velocity on fly balls fell 4.1 mph. The litany of injuries limited O'Neill to just 96 games, though they didn't inhibit running as O'Neill stole 14 bases, one fewer than 2021 in 42 fewer games. Getting a read on O'Neill is difficult since he's displayed two different skill sets, perhaps due to injuries. As such, O'Neill remains a high-risk, high-reward option, with both health and performance questions. O'Neill's power/speed potential is enticing, but it's dangerous to chase. Read Past Outlooks

Avoids arbitration
O'Neill agreed to a one-year, $4.95 million contract with the Cardinals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
ANALYSIS
O'Neill had his 2022 salary decided by an arbiter after the two sides were unable to come to terms, but an agreement was reached for 2023 ahead of Friday's deadline. The 27-year-old had a .912 OPS in 2021 but took a step back last year while dealing with multiple injuries, and he finished with a .228/.308/.392 slash line and 14 home runs in 96 contests.
O'Neill had his 2022 salary decided by an arbiter after the two sides were unable to come to terms, but an agreement was reached for 2023 ahead of Friday's deadline. The 27-year-old had a .912 OPS in 2021 but took a step back last year while dealing with multiple injuries, and he finished with a .228/.308/.392 slash line and 14 home runs in 96 contests.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+9%
OPS vs LHP
2022
+17%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .854 | 216 | 11 | 32 | .259 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .786 | 854 | 44 | 125 | .249 | ||||
2022vs Left | .788 | 91 | 4 | 13 | .256 | ||||
2022vs Right | .673 | 292 | 10 | 45 | .219 | ||||
2021vs Left | 1.026 | 98 | 7 | 14 | .289 | ||||
2021vs Right | .888 | 439 | 27 | 66 | .286 | ||||
2020vs Left | .468 | 27 | 0 | 5 | .167 | ||||
2020vs Right | .681 | 123 | 7 | 14 | .183 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+1%
OPS on Road
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+6%
OPS on Road
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Since 2020Home | .794 | 510 | 23 | 71 | .259 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .798 | 564 | 32 | 86 | .242 | ||||
2022Home | .677 | 181 | 6 | 32 | .224 | ||||
2022Away | .720 | 202 | 8 | 26 | .231 | ||||
2021Home | .935 | 264 | 15 | 33 | .303 | ||||
2021Away | .890 | 273 | 19 | 47 | .270 | ||||
2020Home | .537 | 65 | 2 | 6 | .172 | ||||
2020Away | .689 | 89 | 5 | 13 | .177 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Tyler O'Neill 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
0.37BB Rate
9.9%K Rate
26.9%BABIP
.277ISO
.165AVG
.228OBP
.308SLG
.392OPS
.700wOBA
.310Exit Velocity
89.8 mphHard Hit Rate
31.5%Barrels/PA
7.0%Expected BA
.240Expected SLG
.423Sprint Speed
25.1 ft/secGround Ball %
42.0%Line Drive %
20.2%Fly Ball %
37.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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In 2020, O'Neill improved selectivity, but he hit the ball with less authority. Last season, he regained some aggressiveness, establishing a new career best with 94th percentile average exit velocity and 93rd percentile hard-hit rate. The improvement began in 2020 when he chased fewer sliders and curves while increasing contact on both. Last season, he kept this, adding a 5-mph jump in average exit velocity on breakers. O'Neill's plate skills are still suspect, but he found a combination allowing him to drive the ball with pitch recognition the key. This bodes well for continued growth as O'Neill's athleticism just needed improved baseball sense. Health is an issue as O'Neill lost time with groin, finger, and back issues, though nothing appears chronic. O'Neill's defense remained a plus. Repeating last season's rate stats will be a challenge, but more playing time should keep counting stats bountiful.
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Won't make wild-card roster
O'Neill (hamstring) hasn't made enough progress to be considered for the Cardinals' wild-card roster, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.
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Eyeing postseason return
O'Neill (hamstring) won't be activated from the 10-day injured list before the Cardinals' regular-season finale Wednesday in Pittsburgh, but manager Oliver Marmol said the outfielder could be included on the postseason roster, Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
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Advances to agility drills
O'Neill (hamstring) will advance to agility drills and angled running Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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May not return for postseason
Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak acknowledged Tuesday that he's uncertain whether O'Neill (hamstring) will return from the 10-day injured list during the team's upcoming postseason run, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports. "I think there's a shot, but obviously the clock is ticking," Mozeliak said.
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Heads to injured list
O'Neill was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Saturday.
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