Poking around in Casas' statistical pages wishing there was a game on tonight...
2022: 95 PA. .197/.358/.408, on a .208 BABIP. 24% K, 20% BB.
2023: 119 PA. .167/.311/.354, on a .180 BABIP. 27% K, 17% BB.
So he still taking his walks and still striking out a lot, and his BABIPs are still crazy low, even for a really slow dude.
But I was struck by how much improved his contact profile has been. Leaguewide barrel % is 6.8: his is a touch over 12.
2022: 86.6 Average EV, 110.5 Max EV. 7.5% Barrels.
2023: 91.3 Average EV, 111 Max EV. 12.1% Barrels.
He's also hitting trading ground balls for balls in the air, which feels promising, even if we're definitely seeing too many popups so far.
2022: 57% GB, 28% FB, 13% LD, 2% PU
2023: 38% GB, 33% FB, 20% LD, 9% PU
So, in short, he's hitting the ball much harder, more frequently in the air, and striking out a tick more. He's had his share of 350+ foot outs, too.
2022: 95 PA. .197/.358/.408, on a .208 BABIP. 24% K, 20% BB.
2023: 119 PA. .167/.311/.354, on a .180 BABIP. 27% K, 17% BB.
So he still taking his walks and still striking out a lot, and his BABIPs are still crazy low, even for a really slow dude.
But I was struck by how much improved his contact profile has been. Leaguewide barrel % is 6.8: his is a touch over 12.
2022: 86.6 Average EV, 110.5 Max EV. 7.5% Barrels.
2023: 91.3 Average EV, 111 Max EV. 12.1% Barrels.
He's also hitting trading ground balls for balls in the air, which feels promising, even if we're definitely seeing too many popups so far.
2022: 57% GB, 28% FB, 13% LD, 2% PU
2023: 38% GB, 33% FB, 20% LD, 9% PU
So, in short, he's hitting the ball much harder, more frequently in the air, and striking out a tick more. He's had his share of 350+ foot outs, too.