Alec Burleson
25-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.272
HR
4
RBI
15
R
7
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
It didn't show up much in his bottom-line stats, but Burleson did do some interesting things at the plate last season with the Cardinals during his first extended look in the majors. Chief among them was an elite contact ability with a strikeout rate of just 13 percent, and he also impacted the ball pretty well with a 41 percent hard-hit rate. Burleson doesn't draw walks and offers virtually no defensive value, so his bat will need to carry him. The 25-year-old could become interesting with regular starts, but St. Louis' outfield and designated hitter situation remains crowded even after the trade of Tyler O'Neill. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
#586
ADP
Stellar in Tuesday's win
Burleson went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Angels.
ANALYSIS
Burleson has gone 9-for-24 (.375) over his last seven games, with five of his hits in that span going for extra bases. He also picked up his first steal of the campaign in Tuesday's win. The 25-year-old is up to a .272/.306/.437 slash line with four homers, 15 RBI, seven runs scored and five doubles over 108 plate appearances. He's operated in a strong-side platoon role for much of the season, but it's encouraging to note that two of his three hits Tuesday, including his homer, came against left-handed pitchers. With both Dylan Carlson and Lars Nootbaar under the Mendoza line, there could be an opportunity for Burleson to see more consistent playing time, especially since he's been in the lineup against the last three southpaws the Cardinals have faced.
Burleson has gone 9-for-24 (.375) over his last seven games, with five of his hits in that span going for extra bases. He also picked up his first steal of the campaign in Tuesday's win. The 25-year-old is up to a .272/.306/.437 slash line with four homers, 15 RBI, seven runs scored and five doubles over 108 plate appearances. He's operated in a strong-side platoon role for much of the season, but it's encouraging to note that two of his three hits Tuesday, including his homer, came against left-handed pitchers. With both Dylan Carlson and Lars Nootbaar under the Mendoza line, there could be an opportunity for Burleson to see more consistent playing time, especially since he's been in the lineup against the last three southpaws the Cardinals have faced.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+4%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+3%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .663 | 58 | 2 | 12 | .241 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .689 | 447 | 11 | 42 | .245 | ||||
2024vs Left | .728 | 26 | 2 | 6 | .208 | ||||
2024vs Right | .747 | 82 | 2 | 9 | .291 | ||||
2023vs Left | .607 | 29 | 0 | 6 | .259 | ||||
2023vs Right | .699 | 315 | 8 | 30 | .243 | ||||
2022vs Left | .667 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 | ||||
2022vs Right | .527 | 50 | 1 | 3 | .178 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+21%
OPS at Home
2024
+8%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .754 | 242 | 6 | 26 | .270 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .623 | 263 | 7 | 28 | .221 | ||||
2024Home | .711 | 48 | 1 | 3 | .289 | ||||
2024Away | .766 | 60 | 3 | 12 | .259 | ||||
2023Home | .803 | 167 | 5 | 21 | .279 | ||||
2023Away | .583 | 177 | 3 | 15 | .211 | ||||
2022Home | .514 | 27 | 0 | 2 | .174 | ||||
2022Away | .551 | 26 | 1 | 1 | .200 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Alec Burleson 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
0.25BB Rate
4.6%K Rate
18.5%BABIP
.304ISO
.165AVG
.272OBP
.306SLG
.437OPS
.742wOBA
.325Exit Velocity
90.2 mphHard Hit Rate
30.1%Barrels/PA
4.6%Expected BA
.278Expected SLG
.439Sprint Speed
21.6 ft/secGround Ball %
36.6%Line Drive %
26.8%Fly Ball %
36.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Could get playing time bump
Outfielder Jordan Walker was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, which could open up playing time for Burleson.
ANALYSIS
Burleson had a regular role to begin the season but has started just two of 11 games since Lars Nootbaar returned from two fractured ribs. Burleson has struggled at the plate with a .255/.296/.294 slash line in 54 plate appearances, so he likely won't come close to having an everyday role. Backup catcher Ivan Herrera should also see increased chances with Walker sent down.
Burleson had a regular role to begin the season but has started just two of 11 games since Lars Nootbaar returned from two fractured ribs. Burleson has struggled at the plate with a .255/.296/.294 slash line in 54 plate appearances, so he likely won't come close to having an everyday role. Backup catcher Ivan Herrera should also see increased chances with Walker sent down.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Burleson, a 24-year-old with nothing left to prove as a hitter in the minors and nowhere to fit defensively in the majors, has been dangled as a secondary piece in many of the Cardinals' trade talks (Juan Soto, Sean Murphy, etc...), but so far he appears to be staying put. It's unfortunate, as Burleson might be a good enough hitter (potential for a high average and 20-homer pop) to be an everyday left fielder or designated hitter for a second-division club. On this Cardinals roster, however, he is a lefty bench bat who will wait for an injury or underperformance to open up more plate appearances.
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Homers as part of three-hit night
Burleson went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Mets.
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Won't start versus lefty
Burleson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
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Resting against lefty
Burleson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
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Drives in five in twin bill
Burleson went 3-for-9 with a home run and five RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader split against the Tigers.
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Heads to bench Sunday
Burleson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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