2025 Stats
AVG
.500
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R
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
"Lukes hits nukes" is a marketing campaign waiting to happen. Unfortunately, the skill set is not there, as there is not much pop in his bat, and given that he is now 30 years old, it is unlikely anything changes moving forward. 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 skill set 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
Starting in center field
Lukes is starting in center field and batting eighth in Friday's game against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
The Blue Jays went with George Springer in center field for Thursday's opener, but Springer will slide over to right field Friday while Alan Roden handles left and Anthony Santander occupies the designated hitter slot. Lukes will see reps in center field versus righties until Daulton Varsho (shoulder) returns, but with Springer, Roden and Myles Straw also on hand to handle the position, the division of playing time remains unclear.
The Blue Jays went with George Springer in center field for Thursday's opener, but Springer will slide over to right field Friday while Alan Roden handles left and Anthony Santander occupies the designated hitter slot. Lukes will see reps in center field versus righties until Daulton Varsho (shoulder) returns, but with Springer, Roden and Myles Straw also on hand to handle the position, the division of playing time remains unclear.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+84%
OPS vs RHP
2025
-100%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023vs Left | .451 | 19 | 0 | 0 | .125 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .830 | 106 | 1 | 13 | .307 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | 1.167 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .500 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+25%
OPS on Road
2025
-100%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .681 | 60 | 1 | 7 | .224 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .852 | 65 | 0 | 6 | .327 | ||||
| 2025Home | 1.167 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .500 | ||||
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Home | .745 | 44 | 1 | 5 | .243 | ||||
| 2024Away | .883 | 47 | 0 | 5 | .359 | ||||
| 2023Home | .331 | 13 | 0 | 1 | .100 | ||||
| 2023Away | .771 | 18 | 0 | 1 | .250 | ||||
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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
1.00BB Rate
33.3%K Rate
33.3%BABIP
1.000ISO
.000AVG
.500OBP
.667SLG
.500OPS
1.167wOBA
.527Exit Velocity
103.2 mphHard Hit Rate
100.0%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.235Expected SLG
.270Sprint Speed
0.0 ft/secGround Ball %
100.0%Line Drive %
0.0%Fly Ball %
0.0%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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Likely to have bench spot
Lukes' chances of breaking camp with a bench spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster have improved with Daulton Varsho (shoulder) set to begin the season on the injured list, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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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.
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Out of Friday's lineup
Luke is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
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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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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.