Alex Kirilloff
26-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Stats
AVG
.201
HR
5
RBI
20
R
20
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After two seasons limited by wrist injuries, Kirilloff finally put together a productive season in the majors that could cement him as the starting first basement - if he can stay healthy. Kirilloff's season started slow as he didn't reach the majors until May as he worked his way back from August 2022 wrist surgery. He hit .270 with 11 home runs and a .793 OPS despite missing five weeks with a right shoulder strain. He aggravated the injury in the playoffs and had offseason surgery to repair the labrum in his right (non-throwing) shoulder. He's expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Kiriloff showed decent power as both his .173 ISO and above-average Sweet Spot % (40.2%) were encouraging despite worries the wrist issues may have permanently sapped his power. He had limited exposure to left-handed pitching (56 PA) as he may limited to platoon duty until he gets more experience. He'll also need to improve his fielding as he's not a strong glove in the outfield and struggled at first base (a key error in the playoffs). He's shown enough promise in the minors and has a high enough pedigree (2016 first-round draft pick) that he could take a big leap if healthy. Read Past Outlooks
Announces retirement from baseball
Kirilloff announced his retirement from professional baseball Thursday.
ANALYSIS
In a post on his Instagram account, Kirilloff wrote that the numerous injuries he's dealt with "have taken a toll on me mentally and physically" and he feels he's no longer able to give baseball "the total commitment it requires." Kirilloff, who turns 27 next week, is currently rehabbing a lower-back injury and has also had two wrist surgeries and back surgery. He slashed .248/.309/.412 with 27 home runs over 249 games covering parts of four seasons with the Twins.
In a post on his Instagram account, Kirilloff wrote that the numerous injuries he's dealt with "have taken a toll on me mentally and physically" and he feels he's no longer able to give baseball "the total commitment it requires." Kirilloff, who turns 27 next week, is currently rehabbing a lower-back injury and has also had two wrist surgeries and back surgery. He slashed .248/.309/.412 with 27 home runs over 249 games covering parts of four seasons with the Twins.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+57%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+59%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .484 | 94 | 2 | 7 | .141 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .758 | 558 | 17 | 75 | .263 | ||||
2024vs Left | .417 | 8 | 0 | 1 | .167 | ||||
2024vs Right | .663 | 170 | 5 | 19 | .203 | ||||
2023vs Left | .482 | 56 | 2 | 6 | .125 | ||||
2023vs Right | .858 | 263 | 9 | 35 | .300 | ||||
2022vs Left | .500 | 30 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
2022vs Right | .680 | 125 | 3 | 21 | .267 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+25%
OPS on Road
2024
+30%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .641 | 331 | 9 | 38 | .207 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .802 | 321 | 10 | 44 | .286 | ||||
2024Home | .568 | 88 | 3 | 8 | .152 | ||||
2024Away | .738 | 90 | 2 | 12 | .250 | ||||
2023Home | .735 | 157 | 6 | 21 | .234 | ||||
2023Away | .849 | 162 | 5 | 20 | .306 | ||||
2022Home | .548 | 86 | 0 | 9 | .218 | ||||
2022Away | .774 | 69 | 3 | 12 | .288 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Alex Kirilloff 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
0.32BB Rate
8.4%K Rate
26.4%BABIP
.245ISO
.182AVG
.201OBP
.270SLG
.384OPS
.653wOBA
.286Exit Velocity
91.3 mphHard Hit Rate
40.9%Barrels/PA
7.3%Expected BA
.218Expected SLG
.425Sprint Speed
24.3 ft/secGround Ball %
47.8%Line Drive %
13.0%Fly Ball %
39.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The 2016 first-round draft pick and top prospect has shown flashes of being a productive regular with the bat, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy amid continued wrist issues. His 2022 season ended in July due to a ligament tear in his right wrist that required season-ending surgery. He had soreness in the same wrist in spring training and it required a cortisone shot. When he returned from the injured list, he hit just .172 with a walk and 12 strikeouts over 10 games and was sent to the minors. He then hit .379 with eight homers and a 1.158 OPS in 24 games at Triple-A. Back in the majors in June, he hit .270 with a .715 OPS over 34 games before another setback with his wrist. He decided to have undergo season-ending ulnar shortening surgery, which he hopes will provide a more permanent fit. Amid all the wrist issues, Kiriloff struggled to hit for the sort of power in the majors that many projected during his prospect days, as he owns a .398 slugging percentage over 387 career big-league plate appearances. He also took a step back with just a 3.2 BB% and .282 xwOBA, but it may be hard to read too much into his numbers given his health. Kirilloff is not a speed threat, nor a strong defender at first base or the outfield corners, so he may be have trouble staying in the lineup if his wrist issues continue to suppress his power. If healthy, his minor league pedigree and 2021 underlying numbers (12.8 Barrel%, 43.9 HardHit%) suggest he can be an impact hitter.
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Pulled off rehab assignment
Kirilloff was removed from his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday due to a flareup of soreness in his back, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
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Kicks off rehab assignment
Kirilloff (back) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
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Close to rehab assignment
Kirilloff (back) was ready to go on a rehab assignment this week but suffered a sprained ankle while doing drills, Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He could begin a rehab assignment in the next week.
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Shifts to 60-day IL
The Twins transferred Kirilloff (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
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Received cortisone shot for back
Kirilloff (back) received a cortisone shot after he went on the 10-day injured list in June because of a back strain, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "I'm feeling a little bit better now," Kirilloff said. "Hopefully, just plugging along and able to get back to swinging really soon."
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Time might be up in Minnesota
Kirilloff, who ended the season on the injured list due to a back injury, may no longer be in the Twins long-term plans, per Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Injuries have limited the 26-year-old's availability significantly since he made his MLB debut in 2021. Kirilloff played 57 games before going down with back trouble in June, leaving him with a .201/.270/.384 slash line and a career-worst 26.4 percent strikeout rate. He isn't likely to make significant money in 2025 in his second year of arbitration eligibility, so he still provides some value as a buy-low trade piece. Kirilloff could be non-tendered by the Twins if there isn't much trade interest.
Injuries have limited the 26-year-old's availability significantly since he made his MLB debut in 2021. Kirilloff played 57 games before going down with back trouble in June, leaving him with a .201/.270/.384 slash line and a career-worst 26.4 percent strikeout rate. He isn't likely to make significant money in 2025 in his second year of arbitration eligibility, so he still provides some value as a buy-low trade piece. Kirilloff could be non-tendered by the Twins if there isn't much trade interest.