Alek Thomas
24-Year-Old
7-Day IL
Injury Oblique
Est. Return 9/17/2024
2024 Stats
AVG
.191
HR
3
RBI
17
R
12
SB
4
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas was the Diamondbacks' Opening Day center fielder last season, but he got off to such a poor start that he found himself back in the minors by mid-May. The speedy youngster returned following a month-long stint on the farm and started out hot at the dish, but he eventually slowed down and wound up slashing only .245/.282/.395 with seven home runs and six stolen bases over his final 86 games. Arizona continued to ride with Thomas' glove during their surprise postseason run and it was rewarded with four long balls. Some improvement from Thomas is a reasonable expectation given his pedigree, but a .290 xWOBA, 4.7 percent walk rate and .435 OPS versus lefties don't provide much encouragement. The good news is Thomas' defensive work should give him a little leash. Read Past Outlooks
Placed on injured list
Thomas was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday with a right oblique strain, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After losing work in the majors to Jake McCarthy, Thomas was optioned to Triple-A last week in order for him to continue receiving regular reps. However, he is now expected to be sidelined for roughly four weeks as a result of his injury. The 24-year-old outfielder had gone 5-for-13 with a homer and two RBI in three games with the Aces.
After losing work in the majors to Jake McCarthy, Thomas was optioned to Triple-A last week in order for him to continue receiving regular reps. However, he is now expected to be sidelined for roughly four weeks as a result of his injury. The 24-year-old outfielder had gone 5-for-13 with a homer and two RBI in three games with the Aces.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+50%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+47%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .454 | 202 | 3 | 18 | .172 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .681 | 713 | 17 | 77 | .242 | ||||
2024vs Left | .450 | 25 | 0 | 3 | .167 | ||||
2024vs Right | .663 | 77 | 3 | 14 | .200 | ||||
2023vs Left | .435 | 81 | 2 | 9 | .143 | ||||
2023vs Right | .701 | 321 | 7 | 30 | .253 | ||||
2022vs Left | .471 | 96 | 1 | 6 | .198 | ||||
2022vs Right | .665 | 315 | 7 | 33 | .241 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+3%
OPS on Road
2024
+53%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .620 | 453 | 7 | 50 | .228 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .640 | 462 | 13 | 45 | .224 | ||||
2024Home | .498 | 59 | 1 | 8 | .164 | ||||
2024Away | .764 | 43 | 2 | 9 | .231 | ||||
2023Home | .747 | 191 | 5 | 25 | .257 | ||||
2023Away | .558 | 211 | 4 | 14 | .206 | ||||
2022Home | .539 | 203 | 1 | 17 | .220 | ||||
2022Away | .699 | 208 | 7 | 22 | .242 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Alek Thomas 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
0.41BB Rate
6.9%K Rate
16.7%BABIP
.203ISO
.170AVG
.191OBP
.248SLG
.362OPS
.609wOBA
.268Exit Velocity
91.4 mphHard Hit Rate
42.3%Barrels/PA
5.9%Expected BA
.284Expected SLG
.466Sprint Speed
24.5 ft/secGround Ball %
60.0%Line Drive %
16.0%Fly Ball %
24.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thomas opened the season with Triple-A Reno, but after posting a .936 OPS in 27 games, he was called up to the Bigs. Thomas also ended the season with the Aces as he was sent down towards the end to work on pitch recognition. Thomas' game is frequently putting the ball in play, mostly on the ground. Through August 31, he recorded a .285 BABIP. However, it plummeted to .146 in September, prompting his demotion. With limited power and speed, Thomas needs grounders to find holes to be productive. His defense is good, but he'll need to hit to sustain playing time in a crowded and talented Diamondbacks outfield, though the departure of Daulton Varsho during the offseason should open up a path to playing time. Lourdes Gurriel joined the Diamondbacks in that trade, but the club may be more inclined to see what their young outfielders can do early on this season. Thomas' general lack of power and limited work on the basepaths limit his fantasy potential, even if he maintains a regular spot in the lineup.
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Headed back to minors
The Diamondbacks optioned Thomas to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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Sitting to begin Saturday
Thomas is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
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Resting against lefty
Thomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday versus the Phillies.
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Sitting out second game
Thomas is not in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
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Taking seat Monday
Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
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Possible trade piece
Jon Morosi of MLB Network listed Thomas as a player who could be traded with the Diamondbacks likely looking to add pitching at the trade deadline.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old opened the season as Arizona's primary center fielder, but he was sent down to Triple-A on Wednesday after posting a .195/.252/.327 slash line in 39 games. Thomas also had a .619 OPS in 411 plate appearances last year in his first taste of the big leagues, but he'd likely still command a decent return, especially if packaged with other pieces. Fellow prospect Dominic Fletcher has since taken over in center field for the Diamondbacks and is hitting well with a 1.014 OPS through 16 games.
The 23-year-old opened the season as Arizona's primary center fielder, but he was sent down to Triple-A on Wednesday after posting a .195/.252/.327 slash line in 39 games. Thomas also had a .619 OPS in 411 plate appearances last year in his first taste of the big leagues, but he'd likely still command a decent return, especially if packaged with other pieces. Fellow prospect Dominic Fletcher has since taken over in center field for the Diamondbacks and is hitting well with a 1.014 OPS through 16 games.