Bobby Dalbec
28-Year-Old
Boston Red Sox AAA
2024 Stats
AVG
.132
HR
0
RBI
4
R
3
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Red Sox appeared to have moved on from Dalbec, a one-time top prospect that failed to deliver in more than 900 at-bats in the majors, as they handed first base to Triston Casas. There was a late-season uprising in 2021, but Dalbec took a step back in 2022 - his inability to consistently hit right-handers made it impossible for the club to consider him as a full-time starter. Deeming Casas ready, the organization placed Dalbec at Triple-A Worcester, where he spent most of the 2023 season. For the WooSox, he made everyone ignore an habitually high strikeout rate; the power-hitting corner infielder mashed with a .938 OPS and 33 home runs over 114 games. In three separate stints in the majors, however, Dalbec reverted to MLB-version of himself. Surprisingly, the Red Sox haven't traded him yet, despite interest from other teams during the winter meetings. With Justin Turner in free agency, Boston needs a right-handed hitting backup, and Dalbec received a vote of confidence from manager Alex Cora and new chief baseball officer Craig Breslow during the offseason. Read Past Outlooks
Demotion coming
The Red Sox will option Dalbec to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old no longer had a path to clear playing time after the Red Sox signed Dominic Smith to split time at first base with Garrett Cooper, so Dalbec will head to the minors to serve as an organizational depth piece. He slashed just .137/.200/.176 across 56 plate appearances with Boston this season.
The 28-year-old no longer had a path to clear playing time after the Red Sox signed Dominic Smith to split time at first base with Garrett Cooper, so Dalbec will head to the minors to serve as an organizational depth piece. He slashed just .137/.200/.176 across 56 plate appearances with Boston this season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+26%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+43%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .706 | 155 | 5 | 14 | .237 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .560 | 310 | 8 | 30 | .187 | ||||
2024vs Left | .296 | 21 | 0 | 1 | .105 | ||||
2024vs Right | .422 | 38 | 0 | 3 | .147 | ||||
2023vs Left | .859 | 22 | 0 | 0 | .350 | ||||
2023vs Right | .368 | 31 | 1 | 1 | .103 | ||||
2022vs Left | .754 | 112 | 5 | 13 | .240 | ||||
2022vs Right | .606 | 241 | 7 | 26 | .204 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
Even Split
2024
+57%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .606 | 214 | 6 | 22 | .209 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .609 | 251 | 7 | 22 | .197 | ||||
2024Home | .468 | 28 | 0 | 3 | .167 | ||||
2024Away | .299 | 31 | 0 | 1 | .103 | ||||
2023Home | .368 | 14 | 0 | 0 | .154 | ||||
2023Away | .643 | 39 | 1 | 1 | .222 | ||||
2022Home | .648 | 172 | 6 | 19 | .221 | ||||
2022Away | .657 | 181 | 6 | 20 | .209 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Bobby Dalbec 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
0.14BB Rate
6.8%K Rate
47.5%BABIP
.280ISO
.038AVG
.132OBP
.207SLG
.170OPS
.377wOBA
.181Exit Velocity
83.1 mphHard Hit Rate
23.1%Barrels/PA
1.7%Expected BA
.111Expected SLG
.151Sprint Speed
26.4 ft/secGround Ball %
60.0%Line Drive %
8.0%Fly Ball %
32.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Set to lose roster spot?
The Red Sox are expected to sign Dominic Smith after he was released by the Rays on Wednesday, per Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe, which could result in Dalbec losing his place on the major-league roster.
ANALYSIS
Dalbec was replaced as Boston's primary first baseman after the acquisition of Garrett Cooper over the weekend and could now be in danger of losing his roster spot. Dalbec is hitting .316 over his past six games but also has a 42.9 percent strikeout rate during that stretch, and his .376 OPS for the season remains abysmal. Assuming Smith does sign with the Red Sox, Dalbec is unlikely to see much playing time even if he manages to retain his roster spot.
Dalbec was replaced as Boston's primary first baseman after the acquisition of Garrett Cooper over the weekend and could now be in danger of losing his roster spot. Dalbec is hitting .316 over his past six games but also has a 42.9 percent strikeout rate during that stretch, and his .376 OPS for the season remains abysmal. Assuming Smith does sign with the Red Sox, Dalbec is unlikely to see much playing time even if he manages to retain his roster spot.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Dalbec closed 2021 on such a high note that many thought he was on his way to a big 2022. Alas, that never materialized as Dalbec once again struggled to make contact and struggled mightily against righties leading to a demotion to Triple-A and the short side of platoons until injuries forced him into more playing time. Dalbec can still sting a baseball with the best of them, but his infrequent contact with the baseball limit the moments his bat can make a fantasy impact and he instead serves as a drag on your batting average. Doubling down on the issues is he hits down in the lineup which limits his overall run production. You do not give up on power like his in fantasy, but Boston is rumored to be looking to move on from him and that change of scenery may be just what he needs to push up the run production. Of course, excessive playing time could turn his numbers into another Joey Gallo situation.
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Enters for injured teammate
Dalbec entered Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Giants in the bottom of the fifth inning after Garrett Cooper was hit by a pitch on the wrist. Dalbec was hit by a pitch and subsequently stole a base in his lone plate appearance.
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Bat shows life in win
Dalbec went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 17-0 win over the Cubs.
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Fills in at first base
Dalbec started at first base and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Cleveland.
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Starts at third, moves to first
Dalbec started at third base and then moved to first base after Triston Casas (rib) was removed from Saturday's 4-2 win over the Pirates.
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Collects first hit
Dalbec started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over Pittsburgh.
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