Bobby Dalbec
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.128
HR
0
RBI
4
R
3
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Red Sox appeared to have moved on from Dalbec, a one-time top prospect that failed to deliver in more than 900 at-bats in the majors, as they handed first base to Triston Casas. There was a late-season uprising in 2021, but Dalbec took a step back in 2022 - his inability to consistently hit right-handers made it impossible for the club to consider him as a full-time starter. Deeming Casas ready, the organization placed Dalbec at Triple-A Worcester, where he spent most of the 2023 season. For the WooSox, he made everyone ignore an habitually high strikeout rate; the power-hitting corner infielder mashed with a .938 OPS and 33 home runs over 114 games. In three separate stints in the majors, however, Dalbec reverted to MLB-version of himself. Surprisingly, the Red Sox haven't traded him yet, despite interest from other teams during the winter meetings. With Justin Turner in free agency, Boston needs a right-handed hitting backup, and Dalbec received a vote of confidence from manager Alex Cora and new chief baseball officer Craig Breslow during the offseason. Read Past Outlooks
Bat shows life in win
Dalbec went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 17-0 win over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Dalbec's bat, like many others in the lineup, came alive in the blowout win. His season-opening struggles are epic -- zero hits in his first 19 at-bats and one in the first 32 -- but the corner infielder now has a four-game hit streak (5-for-15). However it's too late save his job as the team's primary fill-in at first base while Triston Casas (ribs, 60-day IL) is sidelined. The Red Sox acquired Garrett Cooper from the Cubs on Saturday, and he is expected to get the bulk of the starts at first base until Casas is ready. Cooper is expected to be activated in time for Tuesday's series opener against the Giants.
Dalbec's bat, like many others in the lineup, came alive in the blowout win. His season-opening struggles are epic -- zero hits in his first 19 at-bats and one in the first 32 -- but the corner infielder now has a four-game hit streak (5-for-15). However it's too late save his job as the team's primary fill-in at first base while Triston Casas (ribs, 60-day IL) is sidelined. The Red Sox acquired Garrett Cooper from the Cubs on Saturday, and he is expected to get the bulk of the starts at first base until Casas is ready. Cooper is expected to be activated in time for Tuesday's series opener against the Giants.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+26%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+49%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .706 | 153 | 5 | 14 | .239 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .560 | 304 | 8 | 30 | .186 | ||||
2024vs Left | .269 | 19 | 0 | 1 | .111 | ||||
2024vs Right | .400 | 32 | 0 | 3 | .138 | ||||
2023vs Left | .859 | 22 | 0 | 0 | .350 | ||||
2023vs Right | .368 | 31 | 1 | 1 | .103 | ||||
2022vs Left | .754 | 112 | 5 | 13 | .240 | ||||
2022vs Right | .606 | 241 | 7 | 26 | .204 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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Even Split
2024
+45%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .608 | 206 | 6 | 22 | .211 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .609 | 251 | 7 | 22 | .197 | ||||
2024Home | .433 | 20 | 0 | 3 | .167 | ||||
2024Away | .299 | 31 | 0 | 1 | .103 | ||||
2023Home | .368 | 14 | 0 | 0 | .154 | ||||
2023Away | .643 | 39 | 1 | 1 | .222 | ||||
2022Home | .648 | 172 | 6 | 19 | .221 | ||||
2022Away | .657 | 181 | 6 | 20 | .209 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Bobby Dalbec 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
5.9%K Rate
47.1%BABIP
.261ISO
.043AVG
.128OBP
.180SLG
.170OPS
.350wOBA
.163Exit Velocity
81.9 mphHard Hit Rate
29.2%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.106Expected SLG
.136Sprint Speed
26.6 ft/secGround Ball %
56.5%Line Drive %
8.7%Fly Ball %
34.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Role in jeopardy?
Garrett Cooper could be a target for the Red Sox after being designated for assignment by the Cubs, per Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican, which could limit Dalbec's playing time at first base.
ANALYSIS
Injuries have been a major issue for Boston early this season, with none looming larger that Triston Casas' fractured rib, which will sideline him indefinitely. Dalbec is the clear replacement at first base currently, but the organization is likely looking for other options since he's 1-for-30 to begin the season. The 28-year-old flashed his potential with a .792 OPS over 133 games in 2021 but hasn't come close to repeating that production the past few years.
Injuries have been a major issue for Boston early this season, with none looming larger that Triston Casas' fractured rib, which will sideline him indefinitely. Dalbec is the clear replacement at first base currently, but the organization is likely looking for other options since he's 1-for-30 to begin the season. The 28-year-old flashed his potential with a .792 OPS over 133 games in 2021 but hasn't come close to repeating that production the past few years.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Dalbec closed 2021 on such a high note that many thought he was on his way to a big 2022. Alas, that never materialized as Dalbec once again struggled to make contact and struggled mightily against righties leading to a demotion to Triple-A and the short side of platoons until injuries forced him into more playing time. Dalbec can still sting a baseball with the best of them, but his infrequent contact with the baseball limit the moments his bat can make a fantasy impact and he instead serves as a drag on your batting average. Doubling down on the issues is he hits down in the lineup which limits his overall run production. You do not give up on power like his in fantasy, but Boston is rumored to be looking to move on from him and that change of scenery may be just what he needs to push up the run production. Of course, excessive playing time could turn his numbers into another Joey Gallo situation.
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Fills in at first base
Dalbec started at first base and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Cleveland.
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Starts at third, moves to first
Dalbec started at third base and then moved to first base after Triston Casas (rib) was removed from Saturday's 4-2 win over the Pirates.
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Collects first hit
Dalbec started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over Pittsburgh.
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Hitless in return
Dalbec started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 7-0 loss to the Angels.
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Back in big leagues
The Red Sox recalled Dalbec from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
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