Andy Ibanez
31-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.241
HR
5
RBI
32
R
30
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Ibanez had some good moments in 2023 for a Detroit team that needed a jolt on offense. The 30-year-old saw his most sustained run at the MLB level, batting .264 with a .745 OPS and 11 home runs across 114 games. By comparison, he came into the year with only 116 games under his belt across two seasons with Texas, and he had just eight career home runs. Ibanez's versatility helped him stay on the field, as he appeared at first, second and third base for the Tigers, as well as the corner outfield spots. Ibanez didn't walk a ton but he only struck out 18 percent of the time to go along with a solid 35% hard-hit rate. Heading into 2024, there are signs of optimism regarding the veteran's offensive game, and he figures to see a similar utility man role, which should allow him to get plenty of at-bats. If Ibanez can build on the strides he took last year, he could be primed for a solid 2024. He may not be on the radar in shallower leagues, though he could be worth keeping an eye on in deeper formats. Read Past Outlooks
Hits key home run off bench
Ibanez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and three total RBI in Sunday's 9-4 win over the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Ibanez appeared as a pinch hitter in the fifth inning, then went deep in the seventh, giving him five home runs this season. The 31-year-old utility player has a respectable .261 average and .708 OPS, but with youngsters Spencer Torkelson, Colt Keith and Jace Jung now seeing regular playing time in Detroit's infield, Ibanez may see his role shrink in coming weeks. At the very least, Ibanez is an interesting bargain option in daily leagues whenever he's in the lineup.
Ibanez appeared as a pinch hitter in the fifth inning, then went deep in the seventh, giving him five home runs this season. The 31-year-old utility player has a respectable .261 average and .708 OPS, but with youngsters Spencer Torkelson, Colt Keith and Jace Jung now seeing regular playing time in Detroit's infield, Ibanez may see his role shrink in coming weeks. At the very least, Ibanez is an interesting bargain option in daily leagues whenever he's in the lineup.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+24%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+97%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .768 | 316 | 10 | 40 | .269 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .620 | 439 | 7 | 42 | .235 | ||||
2024vs Left | .802 | 154 | 4 | 24 | .292 | ||||
2024vs Right | .407 | 90 | 1 | 8 | .161 | ||||
2023vs Left | .819 | 118 | 6 | 13 | .261 | ||||
2023vs Right | .710 | 265 | 5 | 28 | .265 | ||||
2022vs Left | .512 | 44 | 0 | 3 | .214 | ||||
2022vs Right | .571 | 84 | 1 | 6 | .221 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+5%
OPS at Home
2024
+12%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .697 | 384 | 9 | 37 | .258 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .665 | 371 | 8 | 45 | .239 | ||||
2024Home | .614 | 116 | 2 | 15 | .226 | ||||
2024Away | .687 | 128 | 3 | 17 | .254 | ||||
2023Home | .798 | 203 | 7 | 21 | .284 | ||||
2023Away | .682 | 180 | 4 | 20 | .241 | ||||
2022Home | .526 | 65 | 0 | 1 | .233 | ||||
2022Away | .576 | 63 | 1 | 8 | .203 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Andy Ibanez 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
6.1%K Rate
25.8%BABIP
.310ISO
.116AVG
.241OBP
.295SLG
.357OPS
.652wOBA
.290Exit Velocity
88.1 mphHard Hit Rate
30.6%Barrels/PA
3.3%Expected BA
.216Expected SLG
.329Sprint Speed
23.1 ft/secGround Ball %
33.7%Line Drive %
21.5%Fly Ball %
44.8%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Following a strong second half in 2021, Ibanez was an everyday player for the Rangers for the first two months of 2022, splitting time between third base and designated hitter. He was unable to keep the momentum going, posting an anemic .218/.273/.277 batting line in 40 games before being sent down to the minors for good in early June. Ibanez was claimed off waivers by the Tigers over the offseason but then outrighted off their 40-man roster. He could conceivably win a utility job with a Detroit team lacking great options, but the odds are heavily against it leading to any fantasy relevance.
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Hitting second against lefty
Ibanez will start in left field and bat second in Thursday's game against the Cubs.
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Two hits, two RBI in win
Ibanez went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.
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Leads offense in win
Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Phillies.
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Late addition to Friday's lineup
Ibanez will start at second base and bat seventh against the Red Sox on Friday.
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Four hits, two homers vs. Cleveland
Ibanez went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double, four total RBI and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
In running for MLB roster
Ibanez is likely to be in the running for a spot on the Tigers' Opening Day roster, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press.
ANALYSIS
Ibanez was pushed off the Tigers' 40-man roster in January, a few months after they claimed him off waivers from the Rangers, but Petzold writes that the Detroit higher-ups "can't wait to evaluate" the 29-year-old infielder this spring. Ibanez did serve as the Opening Day third baseman for Texas last season before ultimately slashing just .218/.273/.277 across 128 plate appearances. If he does make the squad, it will probably be in a utility role.
Ibanez was pushed off the Tigers' 40-man roster in January, a few months after they claimed him off waivers from the Rangers, but Petzold writes that the Detroit higher-ups "can't wait to evaluate" the 29-year-old infielder this spring. Ibanez did serve as the Opening Day third baseman for Texas last season before ultimately slashing just .218/.273/.277 across 128 plate appearances. If he does make the squad, it will probably be in a utility role.