Alek Thomas
23-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
0
R
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SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas was the Diamondbacks' Opening Day center fielder last season, but he got off to such a poor start that he found himself back in the minors by mid-May. The speedy youngster returned following a month-long stint on the farm and started out hot at the dish, but he eventually slowed down and wound up slashing only .245/.282/.395 with seven home runs and six stolen bases over his final 86 games. Arizona continued to ride with Thomas' glove during their surprise postseason run and it was rewarded with four long balls. Some improvement from Thomas is a reasonable expectation given his pedigree, but a .290 xWOBA, 4.7 percent walk rate and .435 OPS versus lefties don't provide much encouragement. The good news is Thomas' defensive work should give him a little leash. Read Past Outlooks
Retooled swing over offseason
Thomas worked on retooling his swing over the offseason in an effort to create more balance and also separation in activating his hips, shoulders and hands, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas' father and personal hitting coach, Allen, partnered with a trainer named Chad Miller to open a high-tech hitting company named ID Evolution last spring, and Alek revamped his swing this winter while working with the company's staff. While Thomas said his new swing doesn't feel totally natural yet, he's noticing positive results so far this spring. He hit a ball 116 miles per hour against a Triple-A pitcher prior to spring training, which is notable given that his max exit velocity in his two major-league seasons was 111.3 mph. Thomas has slashed just .230/.274/.359 so far in the big leagues, but the 23-year-old is a former top prospect who hit .316/.391/.500 in the minors. Perhaps the new swing will allow him to come closer to realizing his offensive potential.
Thomas' father and personal hitting coach, Allen, partnered with a trainer named Chad Miller to open a high-tech hitting company named ID Evolution last spring, and Alek revamped his swing this winter while working with the company's staff. While Thomas said his new swing doesn't feel totally natural yet, he's noticing positive results so far this spring. He hit a ball 116 miles per hour against a Triple-A pitcher prior to spring training, which is notable given that his max exit velocity in his two major-league seasons was 111.3 mph. Thomas has slashed just .230/.274/.359 so far in the big leagues, but the 23-year-old is a former top prospect who hit .316/.391/.500 in the minors. Perhaps the new swing will allow him to come closer to realizing his offensive potential.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+50%
OPS vs RHP
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .455 | 177 | 3 | 15 | .173 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .683 | 636 | 14 | 63 | .247 | ||||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023vs Left | .435 | 81 | 2 | 9 | .143 | ||||
2023vs Right | .701 | 321 | 7 | 30 | .253 | ||||
2022vs Left | .471 | 96 | 1 | 6 | .198 | ||||
2022vs Right | .665 | 315 | 7 | 33 | .241 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+2%
OPS at Home
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .639 | 394 | 6 | 42 | .238 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .627 | 419 | 11 | 36 | .224 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Home | .747 | 191 | 5 | 25 | .257 | ||||
2023Away | .558 | 211 | 4 | 14 | .206 | ||||
2022Home | .539 | 203 | 1 | 17 | .220 | ||||
2022Away | .699 | 208 | 7 | 22 | .242 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Alek Thomas 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
0.22BB Rate
4.7%K Rate
21.4%BABIP
.273ISO
.144AVG
.230OBP
.273SLG
.374OPS
.647wOBA
.283Exit Velocity
88.9 mphHard Hit Rate
35.8%Barrels/PA
3.7%Expected BA
.251Expected SLG
.373Sprint Speed
26.0 ft/secGround Ball %
55.5%Line Drive %
19.0%Fly Ball %
25.5%Prospect Rankings History
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Possible trade piece
Jon Morosi of MLB Network listed Thomas as a player who could be traded with the Diamondbacks likely looking to add pitching at the trade deadline.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old opened the season as Arizona's primary center fielder, but he was sent down to Triple-A on Wednesday after posting a .195/.252/.327 slash line in 39 games. Thomas also had a .619 OPS in 411 plate appearances last year in his first taste of the big leagues, but he'd likely still command a decent return, especially if packaged with other pieces. Fellow prospect Dominic Fletcher has since taken over in center field for the Diamondbacks and is hitting well with a 1.014 OPS through 16 games.
The 23-year-old opened the season as Arizona's primary center fielder, but he was sent down to Triple-A on Wednesday after posting a .195/.252/.327 slash line in 39 games. Thomas also had a .619 OPS in 411 plate appearances last year in his first taste of the big leagues, but he'd likely still command a decent return, especially if packaged with other pieces. Fellow prospect Dominic Fletcher has since taken over in center field for the Diamondbacks and is hitting well with a 1.014 OPS through 16 games.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thomas opened the season with Triple-A Reno, but after posting a .936 OPS in 27 games, he was called up to the Bigs. Thomas also ended the season with the Aces as he was sent down towards the end to work on pitch recognition. Thomas' game is frequently putting the ball in play, mostly on the ground. Through August 31, he recorded a .285 BABIP. However, it plummeted to .146 in September, prompting his demotion. With limited power and speed, Thomas needs grounders to find holes to be productive. His defense is good, but he'll need to hit to sustain playing time in a crowded and talented Diamondbacks outfield, though the departure of Daulton Varsho during the offseason should open up a path to playing time. Lourdes Gurriel joined the Diamondbacks in that trade, but the club may be more inclined to see what their young outfielders can do early on this season. Thomas' general lack of power and limited work on the basepaths limit his fantasy potential, even if he maintains a regular spot in the lineup.
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Makes spring debut
Thomas started in center field and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's spring game against the Padres.
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Returns to lineup Tuesday
Thomas (wrist) is starting in center field and batting seventh for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in his return to Cactus League play, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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Takes at-bats Monday
Thomas (wrist) took at-bats on a back field Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
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Taking break from swings
Thomas (wrist) isn't expected to resume swinging a bat until at least Friday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.
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Dealing with wrist soreness
Thomas was held out of the lineup for Monday's Cactus League game against the Athletics due to wrist soreness, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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