Jake Bauers
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.197
HR
2
RBI
13
R
8
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Bauers didn't see MLB action in 2022 for the second time in the previous three seasons, but he clubbed 12 home runs in 84 games for the Yankees last year. His .202/.279/.413 slash line and 34.9 percent strikeout rate were unsightly, but he had an 18.7 percent barrel rate and 48 percent hard-hit rate. Those numbers are likely what prompted the Brewers to trade for him early in the offseason, which for a time lined him up to potentially fill the large side of a platoon at first base following the departures of Carlos Santana and Rowdy Tellez. Bauers had a 10 percent walk rate in 2023 and has maintained a solid eye in the big leagues, but otherwise his track record in the majors as a below-average defender with a .663 OPS in 412 career games shouldn't excite fantasy managers, even if he is seeing a fair amount of playing time. However, Milwaukee's signing of Rhys Hoskins, who missed of 2023 recovering from a torn ACL, is likely to limit Bauers to more of a bench role. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
#586
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On bench versus lefty
Bauers is not in the Brewers' lineup Tuesday versus the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Southpaw Tyler Alexander will start on the mound Tuesday for Tampa Bay, which means the lefty-hitting Bauers will begin the game on the bench. Rhys Hoskins will get the start at first base and Gary Sanchez will serve as the DH for Milwaukee. However, Bauer will have competition for playing time at first base going forward with the arrival of Tyler Black, who was promoted from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.
Southpaw Tyler Alexander will start on the mound Tuesday for Tampa Bay, which means the lefty-hitting Bauers will begin the game on the bench. Rhys Hoskins will get the start at first base and Gary Sanchez will serve as the DH for Milwaukee. However, Bauer will have competition for playing time at first base going forward with the arrival of Tyler Black, who was promoted from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+50%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+91%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .467 | 31 | 0 | 1 | .172 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .701 | 313 | 14 | 42 | .204 | ||||
2024vs Left | .333 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2024vs Right | .636 | 69 | 2 | 13 | .203 | ||||
2023vs Left | .474 | 28 | 0 | 1 | .185 | ||||
2023vs Right | .719 | 244 | 12 | 29 | .205 | ||||
2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+5%
OPS at Home
2024
+11%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .694 | 168 | 8 | 18 | .193 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .664 | 176 | 6 | 25 | .209 | ||||
2024Home | .661 | 34 | 1 | 5 | .200 | ||||
2024Away | .598 | 38 | 1 | 8 | .194 | ||||
2023Home | .702 | 134 | 7 | 13 | .192 | ||||
2023Away | .683 | 138 | 5 | 17 | .213 | ||||
2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jake Bauers 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
0.18BB Rate
6.9%K Rate
38.9%BABIP
.306ISO
.167AVG
.197OBP
.264SLG
.364OPS
.628wOBA
.279Exit Velocity
90.4 mphHard Hit Rate
31.6%Barrels/PA
5.6%Expected BA
.204Expected SLG
.394Sprint Speed
22.9 ft/secGround Ball %
21.1%Line Drive %
31.6%Fly Ball %
47.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Roster spot in jeopardy?
Bauers will see more time in the outfield after the Brewers called up prospect Tyler Black on Tuesday, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, but Bauers' place on the big-league roster could soon be in jeopardy.
ANALYSIS
Bauers has more-or-less produced as expected during the first month of the season with two homers and an unimpressive .200/.250/.383 slash line, and that may not be enough for the Brewers to keep him around much longer. The 28-year-old is striking out at a 37.5 percent clip and has a meager 4.8 percent walk rate through 64 plate appearances, and his prospects for playing time are now limited since Black represents another option from the left side of the plate at first base and designated hitter. Bauers has historically been a poor defender in the outfield, so that being his primary path to at-bats likely isn't sustainable.
Bauers has more-or-less produced as expected during the first month of the season with two homers and an unimpressive .200/.250/.383 slash line, and that may not be enough for the Brewers to keep him around much longer. The 28-year-old is striking out at a 37.5 percent clip and has a meager 4.8 percent walk rate through 64 plate appearances, and his prospects for playing time are now limited since Black represents another option from the left side of the plate at first base and designated hitter. Bauers has historically been a poor defender in the outfield, so that being his primary path to at-bats likely isn't sustainable.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bauers came to the big leagues in 2018 with a good track record of hitting and a reputation for a willingness to accept his walks from opposing pitchers. Through two seasons at the big-league level, the walk rate has stuck, but little else has. He has been overmatched by most pitchers and has not hit for much power. Those two things coupled with below-average defensive abilities kept him off the major-league roster in 2020 as Bauers could not get out of the alternative camp. Bauers has shown no ability to hit lefty pitching, and has not done much with the time he has been afforded against righties either. He is out of minor-league options, so 2021 becomes a make-or-break time for him in Cleveland.
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Three-run homer in loss
Bauers went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 15-5 loss to the Yankees.
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Gets breather versus LHP
Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
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On bench again Wednesday
Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
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Sits versus lefty
Bauers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh.
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Returns from bereavement list
The Brewers reinstated Bauers (personal) from the bereavement list Monday.
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