Austin Hays
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.250
HR
0
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R
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SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Be it by design or happenstance, Hays struck the ball harder, but less frequently last season. His expected batting average didn't change, but his actual mark jumped 25 points over the previous season. Hays expected and actual slugging percentage increased, fueling a career high 112 wRC+ since becoming an everyday player. Curiously, even though Hays strikeout rate increased, he was less aggressive swinging on pitches in and out of the zone but when he swung, his contact dropped on pitches in and out of the zone. Hays already solid defense in left field improved even more, helping to keep his bat in the lineup even though his production is below average for a corner outfielder. Hays attempted the same six stolen bases he did in 2022, but last season he swiped five, as opposed to just two the prior campaign. It's nothing to count on, but his success from last season could manifest more opportunities. Hays defines boring in a fantasy sense, but boring can help balance swinging for the fences elsewhere. Read Past Outlooks
Returns to action Sunday
Hays (shoulder) is starting in left field and batting sixth in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hays exited Saturday's contest with a bruised right shoulder after being hit by a pitch, but his return to the lineup Sunday confirms it's a minor injury. The 28-year-old is back on track for Opening Day.
Hays exited Saturday's contest with a bruised right shoulder after being hit by a pitch, but his return to the lineup Sunday confirms it's a minor injury. The 28-year-old is back on track for Opening Day.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
Even Split
2024
+33%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .744 | 330 | 9 | 27 | .255 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .743 | 823 | 23 | 100 | .265 | ||||
2024vs Left | .667 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 | ||||
2024vs Right | .500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2023vs Left | .786 | 167 | 5 | 21 | .262 | ||||
2023vs Right | .763 | 399 | 11 | 46 | .280 | ||||
2022vs Left | .703 | 160 | 4 | 6 | .247 | ||||
2022vs Right | .725 | 422 | 12 | 54 | .252 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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+2%
OPS at Home
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-100%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .753 | 567 | 15 | 55 | .266 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .735 | 586 | 17 | 72 | .259 | ||||
2024Home | .650 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .250 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Home | .758 | 279 | 9 | 30 | .267 | ||||
2023Away | .780 | 287 | 7 | 37 | .283 | ||||
2022Home | .748 | 283 | 6 | 25 | .266 | ||||
2022Away | .691 | 299 | 10 | 35 | .237 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Austin Hays 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
0.27BB Rate
6.7%K Rate
24.9%BABIP
.345ISO
.169AVG
.275OBP
.325SLG
.444OPS
.769wOBA
.335Exit Velocity
89.4 mphHard Hit Rate
36.0%Barrels/PA
6.0%Expected BA
.242Expected SLG
.420Sprint Speed
24.0 ft/secGround Ball %
45.1%Line Drive %
16.9%Fly Ball %
38.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Hays is slashing a stellar .350/.391/.633 through 64 plate appearances this season.
ANALYSIS
Hays has blasted three home runs and 10 extra-base hits in total. He's tied for fifth in the league with 15 runs scored, typically operating in the heart of what has been a potent Orioles lineup thus far. Available in over one third of standard leagues, Hays supplied 16 homers, 60 RBI, and 66 runs scored in an inferior team context last season.
Hays has blasted three home runs and 10 extra-base hits in total. He's tied for fifth in the league with 15 runs scored, typically operating in the heart of what has been a potent Orioles lineup thus far. Available in over one third of standard leagues, Hays supplied 16 homers, 60 RBI, and 66 runs scored in an inferior team context last season.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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There was some hope Hays could take a step forward in 2022 but his skills remained stagnant, though the renovations to Camden Yards appear to have slighted him a couple of dingers. Even so, Hays plate skills and batted ball profile mimicked the previous year, with a dip in Barrel% fueling an ISO downturn. Hays 105 wRC+ will play as a compiler, but he collected only two steals and isn't a candidate to benefit from the new rules, so he's capped him in OF3 territory. That said, Hays is cemented as Baltimore's left fielder and the lineup around him continues to improve, so Hays RBI and runs will benefit. With most fantasy managers expecting more steals from hitters in Hays' draft range, his market price could drop. If you're set in bags, Hays is a high floor but low ceiling lineup stabilizer.
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Hopeful of playing Sunday
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday that he's hopeful Hays (shoulder) is fine and can play Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
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Pulled from game after HBP
Hays was removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Blue Jays with a right shoulder contusion after being hit by a pitch, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
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Starting Friday as expected
Hays (illness) is starting in left field and batting fifth in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
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Expected back Friday
Hays (illness) expects to be back in the Orioles' lineup Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
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Battling illness
Manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday that Hays is under the weather, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
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