Nolan Gorman
24-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.203
HR
19
RBI
50
R
42
SB
6
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Gorman hit 14 homers with a .720 OPS in 89 games as a rookie in 2022, and he took a step forward last season with 27 home runs, 76 RBI and a .236/.328/.478 line in 119 contests. He missed some time due to back issues and finished the season on the IL due to a hamstring strain, but he should be healthy by spring training. Gorman improved his walk rate to 11.5 percent and also cut his strikeout rate a tick, but his 31.9 percent figure is still unsightly. He made 75 starts at second base and 12 at third but is a subpar defender, which could line him up for more time at designated hitter (where he made 27 starts). Gorman appears to have settled in against big-league pitching despite the heavy swing-and-miss in his stroke, and he's done so with a sustainable .298 BABIP. He should open 2024 with a regular spot in the Cardinals' lineup and certainly has upside if he's able to make a bit more contact, though that shouldn't be the expectation since his issues with strikeouts have persisted through the minors.. Read Past Outlooks
Sent to Triple-A
The Cardinals optioned Gorman to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Gorman's strikeout rate on the season ballooned to 37.6 percent after he went 0-for-4 with three punchouts in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers. Strikeouts are nothing new for Gorman, but this season, they haven't been accompanied by much production, with the 24-year-old's OPS cratering to .671 after an .805 mark in 2023. With Gorman out of the picture, Brendan Donovan should see most of his playing time at second base moving forward.
Gorman's strikeout rate on the season ballooned to 37.6 percent after he went 0-for-4 with three punchouts in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers. Strikeouts are nothing new for Gorman, but this season, they haven't been accompanied by much production, with the 24-year-old's OPS cratering to .671 after an .805 mark in 2023. With Gorman out of the picture, Brendan Donovan should see most of his playing time at second base moving forward.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+5%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+12%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .707 | 222 | 8 | 29 | .223 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .743 | 957 | 52 | 132 | .222 | ||||
2024vs Left | .619 | 113 | 4 | 14 | .200 | ||||
2024vs Right | .692 | 289 | 15 | 36 | .204 | ||||
2023vs Left | .840 | 86 | 4 | 13 | .260 | ||||
2023vs Right | .798 | 378 | 23 | 63 | .231 | ||||
2022vs Left | .664 | 23 | 0 | 2 | .211 | ||||
2022vs Right | .725 | 290 | 14 | 33 | .227 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+3%
OPS on Road
2024
+30%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .726 | 572 | 28 | 86 | .219 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .746 | 607 | 32 | 75 | .225 | ||||
2024Home | .581 | 193 | 8 | 22 | .163 | ||||
2024Away | .753 | 209 | 11 | 28 | .238 | ||||
2023Home | .898 | 219 | 14 | 46 | .274 | ||||
2023Away | .724 | 245 | 13 | 30 | .204 | ||||
2022Home | .672 | 160 | 6 | 18 | .212 | ||||
2022Away | .773 | 153 | 8 | 17 | .241 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nolan Gorman 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
0.23BB Rate
8.5%K Rate
37.6%BABIP
.279ISO
.197AVG
.203OBP
.271SLG
.400OPS
.671wOBA
.294Exit Velocity
88.5 mphHard Hit Rate
32.4%Barrels/PA
9.0%Expected BA
.213Expected SLG
.445Sprint Speed
20.9 ft/secGround Ball %
32.4%Line Drive %
18.5%Fly Ball %
49.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Gorman was promoted for his MLB debut in May and had a solid rookie campaign for St. Louis with 14 home runs and a .720 OPS in 89 games. Strikeouts were an issue at times in the minors and that remained true at the big-league level with a 32.9 percent strikeout rate. His 9.0 percent walk rate and .194 ISO were solid, but he'll need to cut down on the swings and misses to have some staying power in the Cardinals' lineup. He's likely to open 2023 as a bench bat/utility player with Brendan Donovan the favorite to start at second base, but Gorman could also split playing time at designated hitter with Juan Yepez. Gorman could be the odd man out if St. Louis makes any infield/DH additions in free agency, so his fantasy outlook is limited at best to begin the campaign.
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Absent from lineup
Gorman is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Cincinnati, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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Back on bench vs. lefty
Gorman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
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Posts three hits in loss
Gorman went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Royals.
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Absent from starting nine again
Gorman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
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Playing time drying up
Gorman is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Cubs.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Gaining interest on trade market
Gorman, who ended the 2023 season sidelined by a hamstring injury, is drawing trade interest from other teams this winter, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Woo notes that the Cardinals "would prefer to hang on to" the 23-year-old slugger, but he could wind up being an attractive trade chip in their quest to secure a new starting pitcher or two. Gorman delivered an .805 OPS with 27 home runs and 76 RBI over 119 games this past season for St. Louis while showing improved defense at second base. He is under club control through 2028.
Woo notes that the Cardinals "would prefer to hang on to" the 23-year-old slugger, but he could wind up being an attractive trade chip in their quest to secure a new starting pitcher or two. Gorman delivered an .805 OPS with 27 home runs and 76 RBI over 119 games this past season for St. Louis while showing improved defense at second base. He is under club control through 2028.