2024 Stats
AVG
.148
HR
4
RBI
11
R
12
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Outman began the season on the busier side of a center field platoon, but it wasn't long before the rookie became an everyday player, appearing in 151 contests. The lefty swinger still must hit for more power facing southpaws, as evidenced by his .254/.357/.308 line, but a 246/.351/.484 effort facing right-handers landed Outman third in the NL Rookie of the Year voting. Outman stole 16 bases in 19 tries, for an 84 percent success rate, which could lead to being given the green light more this season. Strikeouts are Outman's primary concern since his 44th percentile hard-hit rate doesn't support maintaining the .343 BABIP Outman registered last season. He doesn't chase much, but when he swings at pitches out of the zone, his contact rate is terrible. This is fixable, especially since Outman's walk rate is above average, but he's a batting average liability until he can demonstrate more contact. This restricts him to the lower half of the Dodgers order, but with his power and speed combination, and the potency of the lineup, Outman is still a strong mixed league asset, just don't pay for upside that may not immediately manifest. Read Past Outlooks
Sent to Triple-A
The Dodgers optioned Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The return of Miguel Rojas (forearm) from the injured list will squeeze Outman off the big-league roster. After returning to the majors in late July, the 27-year-old outfielder appeared in seven games and went just 1-for-11 with a home run and two runs scored. He will likely be on the short list for a return to the majors should the Dodgers run into depth problems in the outfield down the stretch.
The return of Miguel Rojas (forearm) from the injured list will squeeze Outman off the big-league roster. After returning to the majors in late July, the 27-year-old outfielder appeared in seven games and went just 1-for-11 with a home run and two runs scored. He will likely be on the short list for a return to the majors should the Dodgers run into depth problems in the outfield down the stretch.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+23%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+46%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .634 | 173 | 1 | 11 | .240 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .779 | 564 | 27 | 73 | .229 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .369 | 17 | 0 | 0 | .133 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .539 | 137 | 4 | 11 | .150 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .665 | 154 | 1 | 11 | .254 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .836 | 413 | 22 | 59 | .246 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 1.488 | 14 | 1 | 3 | .500 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+14%
OPS on Road
2024
+21%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .694 | 343 | 9 | 41 | .229 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .790 | 394 | 19 | 43 | .234 | ||||
| 2024Home | .471 | 76 | 1 | 5 | .162 | ||||
| 2024Away | .570 | 78 | 3 | 6 | .134 | ||||
| 2023Home | .760 | 267 | 8 | 36 | .249 | ||||
| 2023Away | .815 | 300 | 15 | 34 | .248 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 1.409 | 16 | 1 | 3 | .462 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does James Outman 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
0.28BB Rate
9.7%K Rate
35.1%BABIP
.208ISO
.119AVG
.148OBP
.253SLG
.267OPS
.520wOBA
.243Exit Velocity
87.6 mphHard Hit Rate
39.5%Barrels/PA
2.6%Expected BA
.197Expected SLG
.319Sprint Speed
24.2 ft/secGround Ball %
32.1%Line Drive %
27.2%Fly Ball %
40.7%Prospect Rankings History
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Outman enjoyed a brief but impactful initial cup of coffee in the majors last season, going 6-for-13 with a homer, two doubles, three RBI and six runs (albeit with seven strikeouts) over four games between July 31 and August 4. He continued to make noise after returning to the minors, most notably by hitting for the cycle twice over a torrid four-game stretch in late August. The Dodgers opted not to bring him back for a September call-up, but that had nothing to do with his play -- in fact, Outman broke out with his best minor-league season, slashing .294/.392/.586 with 31 homers, 106 RBI and 13 thefts between Double-A and Triple-A. The jump in power was notable as Outman hadn't previous hit more than 19 bombs in a campaign, and though that did come with a hefty 27.2% strikeout rate, he continued to display patience at the plate with a 12.5% walk rate. Outman rates as an above-average defender with a strong arm and good speed, and given his development as a hitter, he appears ready to make the jump to the next level. The Dodgers non-tendered Cody Bellinger and also lost Justin Turner and Trea Turner, so opportunities should be available to prospects like Miguel Vargas and Outman.
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Clubs fourth homer
Outman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Astros.
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Back in big leagues
The Dodgers recalled Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
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Sent to Triple-A
The Dodgers optioned Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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On bench against lefty again
Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
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Rejoins big-league club
The Dodgers recalled Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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Could lose roster spot
Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times labeled Outman as a "logical candidate" to be demoted with Jason Heyward expected to return from his back injury next week.
ANALYSIS
Outman is 2-for-26 with 11 strikeouts over his past nine games, which has dropped his season slash line to .155/.256/.282 in 117 plate appearances. The 27-year-old is still operating as the Dodgers' primary center fielder against right-handed pitching, but Andy Pages could take over that role when Heyward is back from the injured list. Chris Taylor's roster spot is also in jeopardy given his .280 OPS.
Outman is 2-for-26 with 11 strikeouts over his past nine games, which has dropped his season slash line to .155/.256/.282 in 117 plate appearances. The 27-year-old is still operating as the Dodgers' primary center fielder against right-handed pitching, but Andy Pages could take over that role when Heyward is back from the injured list. Chris Taylor's roster spot is also in jeopardy given his .280 OPS.