2024 Stats
AVG
.270
HR
21
RBI
73
R
66
SB
9
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
Sitting versus lefty
Burleson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Reds.
ANALYSIS
Southpaw Brandon Williamson is on the hill for the Reds, so the left-handed-hitting Burleson will begin the contest on the bench. Luken Baker will occupy the designated hitter slot for St. Louis.
Southpaw Brandon Williamson is on the hill for the Reds, so the left-handed-hitting Burleson will begin the contest on the bench. Luken Baker will occupy the designated hitter slot for St. Louis.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+41%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+59%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .535 | 169 | 3 | 18 | .211 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .753 | 777 | 27 | 94 | .266 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .516 | 137 | 3 | 12 | .198 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .821 | 412 | 18 | 61 | .294 | ||||
| 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
+22%
OPS at Home
2024
+15%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | .783 | 472 | 14 | 59 | .285 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .643 | 474 | 16 | 53 | .227 | ||||
| 2024Home | .795 | 278 | 9 | 36 | .299 | ||||
| 2024Away | .690 | 271 | 12 | 37 | .240 | ||||
| 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
0.42BB Rate
5.5%K Rate
13.1%BABIP
.276ISO
.161AVG
.270OBP
.312SLG
.431OPS
.743wOBA
.325Exit Velocity
89.5 mphHard Hit Rate
29.8%Barrels/PA
5.6%Expected BA
.276Expected SLG
.449Sprint Speed
21.4 ft/secGround Ball %
40.5%Line Drive %
21.8%Fly Ball %
37.7%Prospect Rankings History
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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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Getting afternoon off
Burleson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
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Records ninth steal
Burleson went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Padres.
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Three hits, two RBI in loss
Burleson went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Padres.
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Gets on base four times
Burleson went 2-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Brewers.
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Three hits, stolen base in win
Burleson went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Dodgers.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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.