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Injury Thumb
Est. Return 2/1/2025
2024 Stats
AVG
.262
HR
19
RBI
97
R
64
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Pasquantino's 2023 season came to an end on June 9th with a labrum injury to his non-throwing shoulder which required season-ending surgery. His final numbers were not up to the expectations fantasy managers had for him as they reached for him in drafts with him hitting .247/.324/.437 over 260 plate appearances yet the 9.6% walk rate and 11.9% strikeout rate were very impressive for a first baseman. It felt a bit James Loney-ish, but Pasquantino's career line of .272/.355/.444 over 558 plate appearances with 19 homers gives us a better look at what he could be for now. If his shoulder is fully recovered, Pasquantino profiles as a four category contributor for fantasy managers with batting average being the most likely area he could excel in a full season given the challenges of his home park and his lack of foot speed. His fantasy value needs that batting average surge as his run production numbers will lag behind many other options at first base. Read Past Outlooks
Getting surgery for thumb
Pasquantino said that he hopes to undergo surgery Tuesday for his fractured right thumb, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
ANALYSIS
Assuming no other hand injury was uncovered during Pasquantino's thumb surgery, he'll face a 6-to-8-week recovery timeline. When speaking to the media Monday, Pasquantino said that in his mind, his season is not over, but even if the Royals make a deep playoff run, the coaching staff may not be keen in reintegrating him after a long absence. After his 2023 campaign was cut short to labrum surgery of his non-throwing shoulder, Pasquantino enjoyed a productive comeback season before suffering the fractured thumb last week, slashing .262/.315/.446 with 19 home runs, 97 RBI, 64 runs and one stolen base across 554 plate appearances.
Assuming no other hand injury was uncovered during Pasquantino's thumb surgery, he'll face a 6-to-8-week recovery timeline. When speaking to the media Monday, Pasquantino said that in his mind, his season is not over, but even if the Royals make a deep playoff run, the coaching staff may not be keen in reintegrating him after a long absence. After his 2023 campaign was cut short to labrum surgery of his non-throwing shoulder, Pasquantino enjoyed a productive comeback season before suffering the fractured thumb last week, slashing .262/.315/.446 with 19 home runs, 97 RBI, 64 runs and one stolen base across 554 plate appearances.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+9%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+16%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .727 | 259 | 5 | 32 | .268 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .796 | 852 | 33 | 117 | .267 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .675 | 122 | 4 | 21 | .246 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .785 | 432 | 15 | 76 | .267 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .697 | 72 | 1 | 7 | .233 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .783 | 187 | 8 | 19 | .251 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .854 | 65 | 0 | 4 | .352 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .826 | 233 | 10 | 22 | .279 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+11%
OPS at Home
2024
+15%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .820 | 547 | 18 | 89 | .280 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .741 | 564 | 20 | 60 | .254 | ||||
| 2024Home | .812 | 284 | 8 | 59 | .291 | ||||
| 2024Away | .706 | 270 | 11 | 38 | .233 | ||||
| 2023Home | .700 | 136 | 4 | 16 | .225 | ||||
| 2023Away | .828 | 123 | 5 | 10 | .270 | ||||
| 2022Home | .969 | 127 | 6 | 14 | .318 | ||||
| 2022Away | .734 | 171 | 4 | 12 | .278 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Vinnie Pasquantino 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
0.56BB Rate
7.2%K Rate
12.8%BABIP
.265ISO
.183AVG
.262OBP
.315SLG
.446OPS
.760wOBA
.329Exit Velocity
91.0 mphHard Hit Rate
37.8%Barrels/PA
5.6%Expected BA
.266Expected SLG
.443Sprint Speed
20.9 ft/secGround Ball %
39.5%Line Drive %
17.6%Fly Ball %
42.9%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Despite posting a .391/.440/.739 line in the spring, Pasquantino opened the season with Triple-A Omaha, but a .932 OPS with 40 walks to just 39 strikeouts in 73 games earned him a late June promotion. Pasquantino began just 4-for-30 with six walks, but the Royals patience was rewarded as Pasquantino hit .316/.392/.478 the rest of the way, with a two-week interruption for shoulder discomfort. Pasquantino's discipline translated to the majors as he walked 35 times with just 34 strikeouts in 298 plate appearances. He's a fly ball hitter with plus power that should play in cavernous Kauffman Stadium, but he hits ample line drives to support a BABIP around .300. His best position is designated hitter which isn't ideal for a fledgling 25-year-old, but the Royals need his bat in the lineup, so he'll play every day. Most young players struggle, but Pasquantino's approach should lead to more peaks than valleys.
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Placed on IL
The Royals placed Pasquantino (thumb) on the 10-day injured list Friday.
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Diagnosed with fractured thumb
The Royals announced Friday that Pasquantino has been diagnosed with a fractured right thumb and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks.
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Undergoing X-rays
Pasquantino underwent X-rays on his hand following Thursday's game against the Astros, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
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Hurt in collision
Pasquantino was forced to exit Thursday's game against the Astros after being involved in a collision at first base, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
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Homers, racks up four hits
Pasquantino went 4-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland.
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Cleaning up
Pasquantino has hit fourth in the lineup in each start in August.
ANALYSIS
Pasquantino has a .356/.388/.711 line with four homers in 12 games this month and has hit cleanup in each appearance. The 24-year-old has raised his season slash line to .260/.341/.440 with the recent hot streak. He's seen more time in the field of late as four of his last five starts have come at first base.
Pasquantino has a .356/.388/.711 line with four homers in 12 games this month and has hit cleanup in each appearance. The 24-year-old has raised his season slash line to .260/.341/.440 with the recent hot streak. He's seen more time in the field of late as four of his last five starts have come at first base.