Jake Bauers
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.167
HR
1
RBI
8
R
6
SB
1
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
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On bench again Wednesday
Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Bauers was on the bench for Tuesday's 2-1 loss while Pittsburgh brought left-hander Bailey Falter to the hill, and the lefty-hitting first baseman will remain in a reserve role Wednesday while southpaw Josh Fleming opens the contest for the Bucs. Owen Miller will draw the start at first base in place of Bauers.
Bauers was on the bench for Tuesday's 2-1 loss while Pittsburgh brought left-hander Bailey Falter to the hill, and the lefty-hitting first baseman will remain in a reserve role Wednesday while southpaw Josh Fleming opens the contest for the Bucs. Owen Miller will draw the start at first base in place of Bauers.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+58%
OPS vs RHP
2024
-100%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .441 | 30 | 0 | 1 | .172 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .698 | 287 | 13 | 37 | .200 | ||||
2024vs Left | .000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2024vs Right | .583 | 43 | 1 | 8 | .175 | ||||
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
Even Split
2024
+31%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .672 | 154 | 7 | 15 | .188 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .673 | 163 | 6 | 23 | .205 | ||||
2024Home | .472 | 20 | 0 | 2 | .167 | ||||
2024Away | .617 | 25 | 1 | 6 | .167 | ||||
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
0.13BB Rate
4.4%K Rate
35.6%BABIP
.240ISO
.167AVG
.167OBP
.222SLG
.333OPS
.556wOBA
.246Exit Velocity
88.9 mphHard Hit Rate
30.8%Barrels/PA
4.4%Expected BA
.196Expected SLG
.343Sprint Speed
23.1 ft/secGround Ball %
19.2%Line Drive %
34.6%Fly Ball %
46.2%Prospect Rankings History
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Minor role now likely
The Brewers agreed to a contract with Rhys Hoskins on Tuesday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, which likely positions Bauers to compete for a bench role.
ANALYSIS
Milwaukee didn't have much major-league depth at first base due to Rowdy Tellez and Carlos Santana departing after 2023, and Bauers was seemingly positioned to start there after being traded from the Yankees in November. Hoskins missed all of last season while recovering from a torn ACL, but his .846 OPS in six big-league campaigns should provide a significant boost to the Brewers offense. Bauers could still see semi-regular action between first base, the outfield and designated hitter, which is likely a more fitting role given his .202/.279/.413 slash line last year.
Milwaukee didn't have much major-league depth at first base due to Rowdy Tellez and Carlos Santana departing after 2023, and Bauers was seemingly positioned to start there after being traded from the Yankees in November. Hoskins missed all of last season while recovering from a torn ACL, but his .846 OPS in six big-league campaigns should provide a significant boost to the Brewers offense. Bauers could still see semi-regular action between first base, the outfield and designated hitter, which is likely a more fitting role given his .202/.279/.413 slash line last year.
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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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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Goes on bereavement list
Bauers was placed on the bereavement list by the Brewers on Friday.
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Heads to bench Sunday
Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
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Launches first homer
Bauers went 1-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Orioles.
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