2024 Stats
AVG
.270
HR
12
RBI
63
R
60
SB
4
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Donovan worked last offseason on tweaking his setup at the plate, standing more upright while attempting to pull the ball in the air more often. It seemed to mostly work, as he upped his flyball rate from 23.6 percent to 30.3 percent and his pull rate from 35.5 percent to 41.3 percent. The result was Donovan more than doubling his home run total, but unfortunately he played only 95 games before needing season-ending flexor tendon surgery. The new, more aggressive approach meant fewer walks for Donovan, but because he remained elite at making contact and also hit the ball harder, he boasted an xBA in the 91st percentile. Donovan is expected to recover from elbow surgery in time for Opening Day and seems like a good bet to hit either first or second in the Cardinals' lineup. Read Past Outlooks
Homers off bench Thursday
Donovan went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Reds.
ANALYSIS
Donovan didn't start this contest, receiving some rest after missing time with a foot infection that kept him out of action over the weekend. He delivered when called upon off the bench, drilling a two-run homer in the seventh inning and walking in the eighth as the Cardinals built up their lead in the late innings. Donovan is up to 12 homers this year, three of which he's swatted over his last 17 games. He's added a .272/.337/.405 slash line with 63 RBI, 60 runs scored, 30 doubles and four stolen bases across 137 contests in 2024.
Donovan didn't start this contest, receiving some rest after missing time with a foot infection that kept him out of action over the weekend. He delivered when called upon off the bench, drilling a two-run homer in the seventh inning and walking in the eighth as the Cardinals built up their lead in the late innings. Donovan is up to 12 homers this year, three of which he's swatted over his last 17 games. He's added a .272/.337/.405 slash line with 63 RBI, 60 runs scored, 30 doubles and four stolen bases across 137 contests in 2024.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+18%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+16%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .665 | 315 | 0 | 21 | .259 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .788 | 1121 | 28 | 121 | .282 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .662 | 175 | 0 | 12 | .259 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .765 | 422 | 12 | 51 | .274 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .570 | 63 | 0 | 1 | .236 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .831 | 308 | 11 | 33 | .294 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .749 | 77 | 0 | 8 | .279 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .777 | 391 | 5 | 37 | .282 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+15%
OPS at Home
2024
+5%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | .815 | 705 | 16 | 80 | .293 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .709 | 731 | 12 | 62 | .262 | ||||
| 2024Home | .754 | 285 | 6 | 33 | .278 | ||||
| 2024Away | .717 | 312 | 6 | 30 | .262 | ||||
| 2023Home | .813 | 191 | 7 | 22 | .275 | ||||
| 2023Away | .760 | 180 | 4 | 12 | .294 | ||||
| 2022Home | .896 | 229 | 3 | 25 | .330 | ||||
| 2022Away | .657 | 239 | 2 | 20 | .236 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Brendan Donovan 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
0.57BB Rate
7.0%K Rate
12.4%BABIP
.292ISO
.130AVG
.270OBP
.335SLG
.400OPS
.735wOBA
.326Exit Velocity
88.4 mphHard Hit Rate
29.3%Barrels/PA
4.0%Expected BA
.275Expected SLG
.419Sprint Speed
23.3 ft/secGround Ball %
41.2%Line Drive %
21.1%Fly Ball %
37.7%Prospect Rankings History
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Donovan made his big-league debut for the Cardinals in late April and had a solid rookie campaign with a .281/.394/.379 slash line in 126 games. He hit only five home runs with 45 RBI and 64 runs, and the lack of power is consistent from his time in the minors, where he topped out at 12 long balls in a single season. He showed impressive plate discipline, especially for a rookie, and had a 13.3 percent walk rate and 15 percent strikeout rate. Unless the Cardinals add a shortstop in free agency, Tommy Edman should work there in 2023, which should keep the keystone open for Donovan, who won a Gold Glove as a utility player last year. The young infielder played in at least seven games at six different positions, and his versatility should help him retain a regular spot in the lineup, especially if he can replicate his average and on-base figures.
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Absent from lineup
Donovan is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Reds.
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Notches three hits in loss
Donovan (foot) went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Reds.
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Returns to St. Louis lineup
Donovan (foot) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Tuesday's contest against the Reds.
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On bench Sunday
Donovan (foot) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Dealing with foot infection
Donovan is sitting out Saturday's game against Seattle due to an infection in his foot, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Yankees could pursue
The Yankees "see the Cardinals as a fit for trade talks involving Alec Burleson or Donovan," Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
ANALYSIS
Donovan is working his way back from flexor tendon surgery but is expected to be ready in time for the start of spring training. The 26-year-old super utility player has batted .283/.381/.398 across 839 plate appearances at the major-league level. He would fill the Yankees' desire to add a left-handed bat and is capable of playing all over the field.
Donovan is working his way back from flexor tendon surgery but is expected to be ready in time for the start of spring training. The 26-year-old super utility player has batted .283/.381/.398 across 839 plate appearances at the major-league level. He would fill the Yankees' desire to add a left-handed bat and is capable of playing all over the field.