2022 Stats
AVG
.296
HR
2
RBI
15
R
13
SB
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
The 27-year-old hit a surprising .311 with two homers and six steals over 222 at-bats last year, and Espinal heads into Opening Day as the Blue Jays' top infield utility player. Cavan Biggio is hardly a lock to keep the starting second base job, however, and if his 2021 struggles continue, Espinal could once again get more playing time than expected. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
#549
ADP
Retreats to bench
Espinal isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Espinal is in the midst of a five-game hitting streak in which he's gone 7-for-17 with two homers, two doubles, five RBI and four runs. He'll get a day off while Gosuke Katoh starts at the keystone and bats eighth.
Espinal is in the midst of a five-game hitting streak in which he's gone 7-for-17 with two homers, two doubles, five RBI and four runs. He'll get a day off while Gosuke Katoh starts at the keystone and bats eighth.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+23%
OPS vs LHP
2022
+83%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020vs Left | .860 | 170 | 1 | 14 | .355 | ||||
| Since 2020vs Right | .701 | 277 | 3 | 24 | .262 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | 1.190 | 36 | 1 | 5 | .414 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .652 | 99 | 1 | 10 | .250 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | .796 | 99 | 0 | 7 | .348 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | .771 | 147 | 2 | 10 | .285 | ||||
| 2020vs Left | .735 | 35 | 0 | 2 | .324 | ||||
| 2020vs Right | .521 | 31 | 0 | 4 | .192 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+14%
OPS at Home
2022
+8%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020Home | .810 | 228 | 2 | 21 | .317 | ||||
| Since 2020Away | .710 | 219 | 2 | 17 | .277 | ||||
| 2022Home | .754 | 65 | 0 | 7 | .300 | ||||
| 2022Away | .818 | 70 | 2 | 8 | .279 | ||||
| 2021Home | .812 | 137 | 2 | 9 | .312 | ||||
| 2021Away | .740 | 109 | 0 | 8 | .309 | ||||
| 2020Home | .945 | 26 | 0 | 5 | .391 | ||||
| 2020Away | .447 | 40 | 0 | 1 | .189 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Santiago Espinal 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
0.44BB Rate
7.9%K Rate
18.0%BABIP
.350ISO
.144AVG
.296OBP
.353SLG
.440OPS
.793wOBA
.341Exit Velocity
82.2 mphHard Hit Rate
32.3%Barrels/PA
5.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
The expanded roster and a pre-season injury to Brandon Drury gave Espinal an opening to make his major-league debut in 2020. Bo Bichette's knee injury further allowed Espinal to make 21 appearances at shortstop, as well as a few games at third base. That versatility is Espinal's calling card, as he's appeared at every position besides right field, first base and catcher during his career. He'll need that defensive versatility to stick in the big leagues, as he offers a contact-heavy profile with very little else at the plate. As the Blue Jays' roster currently stands, Espinal would have the chance to start at either second or third base, though it's been rumored that the team is in the market for infield help. Espinal would be the first to lose his job in that scenario, and even if he enters the season as a starter along the infield, he's unlikely to meaningfully contribute in any offensive category.
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On base four times Tuesday
Espinal went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Red Sox.
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Blasts first homer of year
Espinal went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 win over the Astros.
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Riding pine Thursday
Espinal is not in Thursday's lineup against the Red Sox, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
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Starting again at second base
Espinal will start at second base and bat eighth Tuesday against the Yankees.
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Set for utility role
Espinal got the start at second base and hit ninth in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees, going 1-for-2 with a walk, a double and a run scored.
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