2024 Stats
AVG
.226
HR
21
RBI
64
R
56
SB
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After an injury-plagued 2022 season, Jeffers showed significant improvement by placing second among catchers in OPS and becoming the primary catcher for the Twins by season end. Jeffers had just a .648 OPS in 2022 and played just seven games after breaking his thumb in July 2022. He began the 2023 season as the backup catcher to Christian Vazquez, though the Twins split the workload behind the plate pretty evenly all year. However, Jeffers started behind the plate in every playoff game. Jeffers has good power with above-average exit velocity (5th among catchers) and Hard Hit % (11th among catchers). He draws walks at a good rate (9.9BB%) which helps somewhat offset a high strikeout rate (27.8% K%). He also improved dramatically against right-handed pitching (.828 OPS) after struggling against righties (career .695 OPS) while feasting on lefties (career .840 OPS). Jeffers was seen as a strong defender but declined in pitch framing last season and his other fielding metrics graded below average. That's a concern for increased playing time. The Twins like to utilize two catchers to reduce wear and tear, so Vazquez will likely split duties again, but Jeffers has more upside with the bat and his power. Read Past Outlooks
Getting Wednesday off
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
He will take a seat while he and Christian Vazquez continue to alternate starts behind the plate. Jeffers has gone hitless in 12 at-bats over his last four games, bringing his slash line down to .224/.300/.430 for the season.
He will take a seat while he and Christian Vazquez continue to alternate starts behind the plate. Jeffers has gone hitless in 12 at-bats over his last four games, bringing his slash line down to .224/.300/.430 for the season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+25%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+18%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022vs Left | .875 | 305 | 18 | 47 | .266 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .702 | 731 | 24 | 87 | .226 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .817 | 141 | 9 | 18 | .248 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .693 | 324 | 12 | 46 | .216 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .940 | 94 | 6 | 16 | .263 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .828 | 241 | 8 | 27 | .281 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .909 | 70 | 3 | 13 | .306 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .540 | 166 | 4 | 14 | .167 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+15%
OPS at Home
2024
+20%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .808 | 485 | 23 | 61 | .255 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .703 | 551 | 19 | 73 | .222 | ||||
| 2024Home | .803 | 217 | 12 | 31 | .250 | ||||
| 2024Away | .669 | 248 | 9 | 33 | .205 | ||||
| 2023Home | .897 | 155 | 8 | 19 | .281 | ||||
| 2023Away | .823 | 180 | 6 | 24 | .272 | ||||
| 2022Home | .699 | 113 | 3 | 11 | .230 | ||||
| 2022Away | .602 | 123 | 4 | 16 | .188 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Ryan Jeffers 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
0.34BB Rate
6.9%K Rate
20.2%BABIP
.238ISO
.206AVG
.226OBP
.300SLG
.432OPS
.732wOBA
.320Exit Velocity
86.9 mphHard Hit Rate
31.7%Barrels/PA
5.8%Expected BA
.227Expected SLG
.386Sprint Speed
22.3 ft/secGround Ball %
39.3%Line Drive %
17.3%Fly Ball %
43.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After a slow start to the season (hitting .189 with a .601 OPS through his first two months), Jeffers started to get in a groove and was hitting .247 with a four home runs and a .769 OPS from June 1 to July 13. He then broke his right thumb July 14. Jeffers returned for seven games in September, but it was somewhat of a lost season. Jeffers reduced his strikeouts (26.3% K%) and made more contact (career-high 78.8%) but his power declined, which was a little odd since he was in the 91st percentile for Max Exit Velocity. He hit better against lefties (.909 OPS against LHP) continuing a sharp platoon split (career .794 OPS against LHP). The Twins brought in Christian Vazquez on a three-year deal, and they are paying Vazquez more than backup money, so Jeffers may be on the short side of a platoon. Jeffers is seen as a strong defender with grades slightly above average as a pitcher framer and below average as a thrower (45th percentile Pop Time 2B). Given his power and ability to draw walks (9.7% BB%), he could be a viable starting fantasy catcher in AL-only leagues, but the Vazquez addition dampens his mixed-league appeal.
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Resting for second game
Jeffers is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
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Not in Friday's lineup
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.
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Retreating to bench
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
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Getting rest Wednesday
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
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Starting again Sunday
Jeffers will serve as the Twins' designated hitter and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Royals.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Set for limited role
According to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, Jeffers could be limited to starting against left-handed pitching in 2023 after the Twins signed Christian Vazquez to a three-year, $30 million contract.
ANALYSIS
Vazquez will operate as Minnesota's primary catcher, and working on the short side of a platoon is now the best-case scenario for Jeffers. The 25-year-old had an 87 wRC+ in 2022, and he did most of his damage against lefties with a .307/.377/.532 slash line. Vazquez's .271 average across the past four seasons is well above average, especially for a catcher, which paired with his dependability behind the plate makes him the Twins' clear top option.
Vazquez will operate as Minnesota's primary catcher, and working on the short side of a platoon is now the best-case scenario for Jeffers. The 25-year-old had an 87 wRC+ in 2022, and he did most of his damage against lefties with a .307/.377/.532 slash line. Vazquez's .271 average across the past four seasons is well above average, especially for a catcher, which paired with his dependability behind the plate makes him the Twins' clear top option.