Lane Thomas
29-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.244
HR
12
RBI
58
R
60
SB
32
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas took another improbable step forward last season, finishing as one of 19 MLB players to go 20-20 in 2023 while also surpassing the century mark in runs scored. It all added up to just a 109 wRC+ and 2.7 fWAR across 682 plate appearances, as Thomas' middling on-base percentage and defensive metrics dinged him. Traded twice earlier in his career, including in exchange for Jon Lester in 2021, Thomas was a popular name at the trade deadline, but Washington surprised many by holding onto the outfielder. While last season may very well go down as his career year, the Nationals clearly believe in the late bloomer's production. His low walk rate and issues with same-side pitching could catch up to him in time, but Thomas should be expected to be in the lineup every day under manager Dave Martinez to begin 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Stays hot with homer, double
Thomas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Thomas has found his swing after a brutal August, going 18-for-49 (.367) through 13 contests in September. He's added four homers, six doubles and a stolen base in that span. The hot stretch has helped Thomas secure a starting role in center field, which had previously been a revolving door for the Guardians. He earned some extra job security when Tyler Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Columbus before Saturday's game. Thomas is now at a .247/.319/.405 slash line with 12 homers, 58 RBI, 60 runs scored and 32 steals through 118 contests between Cleveland and Washington this year.
Thomas has found his swing after a brutal August, going 18-for-49 (.367) through 13 contests in September. He's added four homers, six doubles and a stolen base in that span. The hot stretch has helped Thomas secure a starting role in center field, which had previously been a revolving door for the Guardians. He earned some extra job security when Tyler Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Columbus before Saturday's game. Thomas is now at a .247/.319/.405 slash line with 12 homers, 58 RBI, 60 runs scored and 32 steals through 118 contests between Cleveland and Washington this year.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+21%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+25%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .841 | 534 | 20 | 65 | .292 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .694 | 1183 | 37 | 131 | .235 | ||||
2024vs Left | .835 | 140 | 3 | 15 | .293 | ||||
2024vs Right | .670 | 347 | 9 | 43 | .225 | ||||
2023vs Left | .948 | 192 | 9 | 28 | .331 | ||||
2023vs Right | .719 | 490 | 19 | 58 | .242 | ||||
2022vs Left | .743 | 202 | 8 | 22 | .253 | ||||
2022vs Right | .682 | 346 | 9 | 30 | .234 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+4%
OPS on Road
2024
+14%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .724 | 824 | 28 | 82 | .246 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .754 | 893 | 29 | 114 | .259 | ||||
2024Home | .669 | 245 | 6 | 17 | .225 | ||||
2024Away | .766 | 242 | 6 | 41 | .264 | ||||
2023Home | .887 | 325 | 15 | 51 | .312 | ||||
2023Away | .689 | 357 | 13 | 35 | .227 | ||||
2022Home | .567 | 254 | 7 | 14 | .181 | ||||
2022Away | .825 | 294 | 10 | 38 | .293 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Lane 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
0.32BB Rate
8.4%K Rate
26.1%BABIP
.313ISO
.157AVG
.244OBP
.316SLG
.401OPS
.717wOBA
.317Exit Velocity
89.1 mphHard Hit Rate
34.3%Barrels/PA
4.5%Expected BA
.249Expected SLG
.374Sprint Speed
25.2 ft/secGround Ball %
38.1%Line Drive %
21.8%Fly Ball %
40.1%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thomas revitalized his career in Washington with an .853 OPS in 45 games after he was acquired at the 2021 trade deadline, and he followed up with a solid campaign last year. He saw significant playing time in all three outfield spots and posted a 96 wRC+ with 17 home runs, 52 RBI, 62 runs and eight steals in 146 games. Thomas' numbers don't jump off the page, but he was a decent lineup piece for a Nationals team that is now in a full rebuild after shipping Juan Soto to the Padres. The RBI and run totals are likely to be stunted by Washington's weak lineup, but Thomas could be a depth option for fantasy managers in 2023, as he should receive plenty of playing time if he continues to put up similar numbers.
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Three hits, four RBI in win
Thomas went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the White Sox.
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Stays hot with homer and double
Thomas went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, a double and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the White Sox.
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Provides offense in loss
Thomas went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Dodgers.
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Blasts first homer with Guardians
Thomas went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run homer and a stolen base in Monday's 4-2 win over the Royals.
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Racks up three hits in win
Thomas went 3-for-4 with one RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates.
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Kansas City involved
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Thomas is one of three right-handed bats the Royals are targeting.
ANALYSIS
Thomas' eight homers and .728 OPS through 76 games this season is a bit underwhelming after he clubbed 28 homers with a .783 OPS last year. However, the outfielder has already set a career high with 28 stolen bases, and he has a .299/.420/.373 slash line in his past 18 contests. The Royals haven't been getting consistent offensive production from their outfielders this season, so Kansas City would be a logical landing spot for Thomas.
Thomas' eight homers and .728 OPS through 76 games this season is a bit underwhelming after he clubbed 28 homers with a .783 OPS last year. However, the outfielder has already set a career high with 28 stolen bases, and he has a .299/.420/.373 slash line in his past 18 contests. The Royals haven't been getting consistent offensive production from their outfielders this season, so Kansas City would be a logical landing spot for Thomas.