2024 Stats
AVG
.303
HR
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RBI
10
R
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SB
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2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Lukes hits nukes is a marketing campaign waiting to happen. Unfortunately, the skillset is not there as there is not much pop in his bat, and given he is now 30 years old, it is unlikely anything changes moving foward. Lukes has the skills to play all three outfield spots and has made a name for himself in Triple-A as a high contact hitter with good plate discipline, but that skillset has not translated into any major league regular playing time. Lukes stands a good chance of making the roster out of camp should Daulton Varsho's recovery from shoulder surgery take longer than expected, but there simply is not much here to get excited about unless you are in a deep AL Only OBP league looking for bench depth. Read Past Outlooks
Hits first career homer in loss
Lukes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
Lukes hit his first career home run in the first inning, but it would be the only offense the Blue Jays could muster. The 30-year-old has impressed in just 91 plate appearances this season, hitting .303 with 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base.
Lukes hit his first career home run in the first inning, but it would be the only offense the Blue Jays could muster. The 30-year-old has impressed in just 91 plate appearances this season, hitting .303 with 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+82%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+63%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .451 | 19 | 0 | 0 | .125 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .820 | 103 | 1 | 12 | .302 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .536 | 14 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .871 | 77 | 1 | 10 | .328 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .200 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .671 | 26 | 0 | 2 | .227 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+30%
OPS on Road
2024
+19%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .656 | 57 | 1 | 6 | .213 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .852 | 65 | 0 | 6 | .327 | ||||
| 2024Home | .745 | 44 | 1 | 5 | .243 | ||||
| 2024Away | .883 | 47 | 0 | 5 | .359 | ||||
| 2023Home | .331 | 13 | 0 | 1 | .100 | ||||
| 2023Away | .771 | 18 | 0 | 1 | .250 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nathan Lukes 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
1.11BB Rate
11.0%K Rate
9.9%BABIP
.319ISO
.145AVG
.303OBP
.371SLG
.447OPS
.818wOBA
.355Exit Velocity
88.9 mphHard Hit Rate
22.2%Barrels/PA
3.3%Expected BA
.284Expected SLG
.389Sprint Speed
23.5 ft/secGround Ball %
39.1%Line Drive %
26.1%Fly Ball %
34.8%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Lukes made his major league debut in 2023, slashing .192/.290./.308 across 31 plate appearances with the Blue Jays. Lukes did impress in his age 28 season at Triple-A across 222 plate appearances hitting .366/.423/.530 with five home runs and three stolen bases. Entering his age 29 season, the corner outfielder is likely destined for a return to Triple-A in 2024 after the signings of Kevin Kiermaier and Isiah Kiner-Falefa pushed him further down the depth chart. If Lukes does make a return to the majors in the new campaign it'll likely be as a depth option off the bench.
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Out of Friday's lineup
Luke is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
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Seeing steady playing time
Lukes will start in right field and bat leadoff in Thursday's game against the Rangers.
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Starting again Sunday
Lukes is starting in center field and batting in the leadoff spot for Sunday's series finale against the Cardinals.
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On base three times Sunday
Lukes went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Twins.
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Tallies four hits Saturday
Lukes went 4-for-6 with a double, two runs and two RBI in a 15-0 rout of the Twins on Saturday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Set to join big club?
Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports that Lukes is slated to travel to Washington to join up with the Blue Jays on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Lukes did not make the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster despite going 18-for-40 with four doubles, one triple and two steals in spring training. He's played in 20 games with Triple-A Buffalo this season, slashing .284/.348/.432 with 13 runs, three home runs and 13 RBI over 89 plate appearances. Lukes would give Toronto a left-handed bat who can cover the entire outfield, which could be needed if Kevin Kiermaier remains on the shelf past his 10-day IL window due to left hip flexor inflammation.
Lukes did not make the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster despite going 18-for-40 with four doubles, one triple and two steals in spring training. He's played in 20 games with Triple-A Buffalo this season, slashing .284/.348/.432 with 13 runs, three home runs and 13 RBI over 89 plate appearances. Lukes would give Toronto a left-handed bat who can cover the entire outfield, which could be needed if Kevin Kiermaier remains on the shelf past his 10-day IL window due to left hip flexor inflammation.