Brian O'Grady

32-Year-Old OutfielderOF
 Free Agent  
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Padres in December of 2020.
Dropped from 40-man roster
OFSan Diego Padres  
October 30, 2021
O'Grady cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
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O'Grady filled a minor role as a depth outfielder this season but didn't acquit himself well, hitting .157/.267/.333 in 61 plate appearances. Heading into his age-30 season, it's no surprise to see him fail to get claimed off waivers given that he's yet to find success at the major-league level.
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O'Grady earned his first promotion to the big leagues in 2019 after demolishing Triple-A pitching to the tune of a .280/.358/.550 line across 488 plate appearances. Since, he's accrued 53 major-league plate appearances and is hitting .213/.302/.447. While still capable of loud contact -- he's notched six extra-base hits in 53 plate appearances -- O'Grady's strikeout rate has spiked to 34% in his small sample at the major-league level. As a result, he'll almost certainly never replicate his minor-league numbers at the highest level of the game, but O'Grady has value to big-league clubs as he has proven capable defensively in both center and left field as well as first base. That versatility landed him a major-league deal with the Padres this offseason -- his third team in as many seasons. While not likely to gain a lot of playing time, O'Grady should have the chance to earn a bench role during spring training.
O'Grady enjoyed a breakout campaign at the Triple-A level in 2019, slashing .280/.359/.550 while totaling 28 home runs -- doubling his previous single-season high -- and 20 stolen bases. The strong campaign earned O'Grady his first callup to the majors, where he hit .190 with a pair of homers in 48 plate appearances. While the left-handed hitter has struggled to make contact throughout his time in the minors (he posted a 27.9 K% with Louisville last season), he provides balance by consistently notching double-digit walk rates. O'Grady has also shown decent speed and good instincts on the basepaths as evidenced by an 81% success rate (85-of-105) on stolen-base attempts in the minors. If O'Grady were younger, he might be challenging for a starting spot in Cincinnati next season. Instead, the Reds DFA'd and then traded the 27-year-old to Tampa Bay, where he'll try to latch on as a fourth outfielder in 2020.
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Headed back to Triple-A
OFSan Diego Padres  
August 15, 2021
The Padres optioned O'Grady to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.
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Called up Friday
OFSan Diego Padres  
August 6, 2021
O'Grady was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
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Sent to Triple-A
OFSan Diego Padres  
July 27, 2021
O'Grady was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
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Slugs second homer
OFSan Diego Padres  
July 26, 2021
O'Grady hit a solo home run in his only plate appearance during Sunday's loss to the Marlins.
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Back in big leagues
OFSan Diego Padres  
July 10, 2021
O'Grady was recalled by the Padres on Saturday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could fill multiple positions
OFTampa Bay Rays  
November 28, 2019
O'Grady, who was acquired by the Rays from the Reds on Wednesday, is capable of playing first base and all three outfield spots, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
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O'Grady caught the Rays' eye after slashing .280/.359/.550 with a career-high 28 home runs at Triple-A Louisville last season. The 27-year-old gives Tampa a coveted left-handed power bat that can offer depth at multiple spots, as Toribio reports that O'Grady projects as a solid corner outfielder that has also put in considerable time in center field in addition to first base during a minor-league career that dates back to 2014. O'Grady's versatility naturally enhances his chances of making the roster and adding to a major-league resume that consists of a modest 28 games heading into 2020.
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