Jarred Kelenic
25-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.231
HR
15
RBI
45
R
49
SB
7
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Kelenic failed to live up to the lofty expectations placed upon him in Seattle, but he will get a chance to start anew in Atlanta in 2024. The sixth overall pick in 2018, Kelenic was once viewed as a top prospect, if not the top prospect in all of baseball. Most Mets fans bemoaned his departure from the organization in the 2018 Edwin Diaz trade. After a disastrous first couple MLB seasons, Kelenic finally enjoyed a taste of big-league success in 2023, though he also missed a large portion of the year due to a fractured left foot, the result of kicking a water cooler in frustration. His poor luck on balls in play reversed and Kelenic finished above league average by many offensive measures. It's important to remember that he is still just 24 years old, and even with his strikeout issues (30.7 K%), he's shown some good things at the plate and on the bases. It's best to project a platoon role, but there may be upside from there in regards to playing time. His landing spot in Atlanta makes a post-hype gamble all the more intriguing. Read Past Outlooks
Losing work to Laureano
Kelenic is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
ANALYSIS
The left-handed-hitting Kelenic has picked up just two starts in eight games, even while Atlanta has opposed six right-handed starters during that span. After previously occupying the strong side of a platoon in left field, Kelenic appears to have ceded everyday duties at the position to Ramon Laureano. Kelenic's reduction in playing time comes while he's managed a lowly .176/.240/.294 slash line with a 30.7 percent strikeout rate dating back to Aug. 10.
The left-handed-hitting Kelenic has picked up just two starts in eight games, even while Atlanta has opposed six right-handed starters during that span. After previously occupying the strong side of a platoon in left field, Kelenic appears to have ceded everyday duties at the position to Ramon Laureano. Kelenic's reduction in playing time comes while he's managed a lowly .176/.240/.294 slash line with a 30.7 percent strikeout rate dating back to Aug. 10.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+18%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+38%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .598 | 223 | 6 | 24 | .208 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .703 | 823 | 27 | 87 | .228 | ||||
2024vs Left | .516 | 72 | 1 | 6 | .206 | ||||
2024vs Right | .711 | 377 | 14 | 39 | .235 | ||||
2023vs Left | .774 | 92 | 4 | 15 | .259 | ||||
2023vs Right | .738 | 324 | 7 | 34 | .251 | ||||
2022vs Left | .426 | 59 | 1 | 3 | .130 | ||||
2022vs Right | .587 | 122 | 6 | 14 | .147 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+2%
OPS on Road
2024
+19%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .674 | 549 | 17 | 57 | .224 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .688 | 497 | 16 | 54 | .224 | ||||
2024Home | .735 | 232 | 9 | 24 | .244 | ||||
2024Away | .619 | 217 | 6 | 21 | .216 | ||||
2023Home | .700 | 210 | 4 | 23 | .250 | ||||
2023Away | .795 | 206 | 7 | 26 | .256 | ||||
2022Home | .487 | 107 | 4 | 10 | .125 | ||||
2022Away | .601 | 74 | 3 | 7 | .164 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jarred Kelenic 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
0.24BB Rate
7.1%K Rate
29.6%BABIP
.300ISO
.163AVG
.231OBP
.286SLG
.393OPS
.679wOBA
.298Exit Velocity
89.8 mphHard Hit Rate
39.6%Barrels/PA
6.2%Expected BA
.243Expected SLG
.418Sprint Speed
22.7 ft/secGround Ball %
35.1%Line Drive %
24.8%Fly Ball %
40.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Kelenic's sophomore season was worse than his rookie campaign. A strong spring finish earned him a starting job, but Kelenic was soon demoted to Triple-A Tacoma. He earned another callup in late July but was again overmatched by MLB pitching so the visit was again short-lived and he rejoined the Rainers before a final promotion in late September. This time, Kelenic impressed with a 1,107 OPS in seven games before he was hit by a pitch on the hand. While Kelenic's career .758 OPS and 19.1% strikeout rate facing hard stuff isn't great, it's Ruth-ian compared to his .418 OPS and 41.5% strikeout rate versus break balls and changeups. Be it pitch recognition or timing, Kelenic clearly has an issue, but it should be fixable. The catch is Seattle is in win now mode and has depth in the outfield, so Kelenic must hit to play. The talent to turn things round is there, the opportunity is in jeopardy.
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Sitting versus southpaw
Kelenic is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.
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Not in Monday's lineup
Kelenic is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Dodgers.
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Sitting Friday
Kelenic is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.
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Hitting bench against righty
Kelenic is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
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Sitting against lefty
Kelenic is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Receives vote of confidence
Manager Brian Snitker said Friday that Kelenic has promise and a role with Atlanta entering 2025, reports Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old had a reduced role down the stretch and didn't start any of Atlanta's final 13 games, including the playoffs, as Ramon Laureano served as the primary left fielder. The club isn't ready to cut its losses, however, and Kelenic should begin next season with at least the role of backup center fielder. The availability of Ronald Acuna, who is returning from a torn ACL, will likely impact the outlooks for both Kelenic and Laureano, if he's still with the team, to start the 2025 campaign.
The 25-year-old had a reduced role down the stretch and didn't start any of Atlanta's final 13 games, including the playoffs, as Ramon Laureano served as the primary left fielder. The club isn't ready to cut its losses, however, and Kelenic should begin next season with at least the role of backup center fielder. The availability of Ronald Acuna, who is returning from a torn ACL, will likely impact the outlooks for both Kelenic and Laureano, if he's still with the team, to start the 2025 campaign.