2024 Stats
AVG
.243
HR
20
RBI
60
R
74
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The fourth overall pick in 2019, Bleday has struggled to find his footing so far in the big leagues. After a disappointing debut with the Marlins in 2022, he was traded last offseason in exchange for A.J. Puk. Bleday got the call to Oakland in May and went on to slash .195/.310/.355 with 10 homers and five steals in 82 games before missing most of the final two months with a left ACL sprain. He showed some good things last season, including quality pitch selection which led to a 13.9 BB%. However, Bleday has a baffling .222 BABIP in 147 career games in the majors, and his poor batted-ball numbers show it's not all bad luck. While there may be something here, he currently projects as the fourth outfielder for the A's. Most will want to wait and see until he finds his way into regular at-bats before adding him to a fantasy roster. Read Past Outlooks
Out against left-hander
Bleday is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
The Cubs are sending lefty Justin Steele to the hill, so the left-handed-hitting Bleday will begin the game on the bench. Daz Cameron will get a start in center field for the Athletics.
The Cubs are sending lefty Justin Steele to the hill, so the left-handed-hitting Bleday will begin the game on the bench. Daz Cameron will get a start in center field for the Athletics.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+23%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+8%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .596 | 240 | 8 | 21 | .188 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .731 | 943 | 27 | 82 | .224 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .714 | 125 | 6 | 15 | .216 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .773 | 517 | 14 | 45 | .250 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .482 | 72 | 1 | 5 | .154 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .726 | 231 | 9 | 22 | .209 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .442 | 43 | 1 | 1 | .163 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .619 | 195 | 4 | 15 | .168 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+8%
OPS on Road
2024
+8%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .676 | 576 | 20 | 63 | .195 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .728 | 607 | 15 | 40 | .236 | ||||
| 2024Home | .732 | 323 | 13 | 38 | .219 | ||||
| 2024Away | .791 | 319 | 7 | 22 | .268 | ||||
| 2023Home | .709 | 132 | 6 | 17 | .187 | ||||
| 2023Away | .634 | 171 | 4 | 10 | .201 | ||||
| 2022Home | .479 | 121 | 1 | 8 | .136 | ||||
| 2022Away | .695 | 117 | 4 | 8 | .198 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does JJ Bleday 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
0.54BB Rate
10.4%K Rate
19.5%BABIP
.279ISO
.194AVG
.243OBP
.324SLG
.437OPS
.762wOBA
.334Exit Velocity
88.5 mphHard Hit Rate
32.8%Barrels/PA
5.8%Expected BA
.242Expected SLG
.400Sprint Speed
22.9 ft/secGround Ball %
34.1%Line Drive %
18.2%Fly Ball %
47.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bleday, the fourth-overall pick in the 2019 draft, saw his stock dip considerably after a disappointing 2021 season in which he hit just .212/.323/.373 in 110 Double-A games. He was promoted to Triple-A at the start of last year and rebounded to post an .835 OPS in 85 games, earning him his first big-league callup in late July. His past struggles in the minors meant he debuted with less fanfare than one might expect for a recent top-five pick, and those who nonetheless remained interested came away disappointed. In 65 games, Bleday hit just 167/.277/.309 with five homers and four steals. While a .216 BABIP helped suppress his average, his .190 xBA still paints a worrisome picture. His 28.2 K% was poor, and when he did make contact, his average launch angle of 25 degrees resulted in too many weak flyouts. That suggests he'll continue to be a batting-average hole, and his sub-par 33.8% hard-hit rate means he's unlikely to hit for enough power to make up for it, even with so many flyballs.
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Multi-hit effort Friday
Bleday went 2-for-4 with a double in a win over the White Sox on Friday.
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Not in Sunday's lineup
Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
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Reaches 20-homer mark
Bleday went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-2 win at Texas.
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Five hits in Thursday's loss
Bleday went 5-for-5 with a solo home run, two doubles and three total runs scored in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Reds.
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Belts 18th homer Saturday
Bleday went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Brewers on Saturday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely staying put
The Athletics are telling teams they are "reluctant" to trade Bleday, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
ANALYSIS
Bleday had some trade buzz early in the season as he posted an .805 OPS in the first two months of the campaign, but the rumor mill has been fairly quiet of late, which could have to do with his .218/.299/.374 slash line since the start of June. The 26-year-old won't be eligible for his first year of arbitration until 2026, so Oakland has no reason to rush a deadline deal.
Bleday had some trade buzz early in the season as he posted an .805 OPS in the first two months of the campaign, but the rumor mill has been fairly quiet of late, which could have to do with his .218/.299/.374 slash line since the start of June. The 26-year-old won't be eligible for his first year of arbitration until 2026, so Oakland has no reason to rush a deadline deal.