Dylan Carlson
25-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.133
HR
0
RBI
0
R
5
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Just a few short years ago, Carlson was regarded as a promising, up-and-coming big leaguer, but his shine has taken a considerable hit on account of his .230/.316/.364 batting line over the past two seasons (743 plate appearances). He injured his left ankle in mid-May of last year and battled the ankle throughout the campaign before ultimately undergoing surgery in September. The outfielder was cleared for running and baseball activities in December, but he will still be brought along slowly in spring training. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol once considered Carlson his leadoff hitter of the future, and his optimism was justified after a 2021 season in which Carlson had 53 extra-base hits and a .343 OBP at the age of 22. Now 25, Carlson figures to bounce back with better luck on the health front, though he is not assured a regular role out of camp and may in fact open the year as the Cardinals' fourth outfielder. Read Past Outlooks
Back on bench in Donovan's return
Carlson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
ANALYSIS
Carlson started in right field in each of the Cardinals' three games in Philadelphia over the weekend, going 1-for-9 with a walk. Though the Cardinals have an opening in the outfield while Lars Nootbaar (oblique) is out indefinitely, the team will get Brendan Donovan (neck) back from a three-game absence Monday. Donovan is starting in left field and will be joined in the outfield by Mike Siani and Alec Burleson, who could continue to play ahead of the switch-hitting Carlson against right-handed pitching.
Carlson started in right field in each of the Cardinals' three games in Philadelphia over the weekend, going 1-for-9 with a walk. Though the Cardinals have an opening in the outfield while Lars Nootbaar (oblique) is out indefinitely, the team will get Brendan Donovan (neck) back from a three-game absence Monday. Donovan is starting in left field and will be joined in the outfield by Mike Siani and Alec Burleson, who could continue to play ahead of the switch-hitting Carlson against right-handed pitching.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+29%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+131%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .778 | 257 | 5 | 22 | .279 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .604 | 537 | 8 | 47 | .198 | ||||
2024vs Left | .476 | 31 | 0 | 0 | .185 | ||||
2024vs Right | .206 | 20 | 0 | 0 | .056 | ||||
2023vs Left | .771 | 85 | 2 | 7 | .268 | ||||
2023vs Right | .592 | 170 | 3 | 20 | .196 | ||||
2022vs Left | .845 | 141 | 3 | 15 | .305 | ||||
2022vs Right | .633 | 347 | 5 | 27 | .207 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+14%
OPS at Home
2024
+46%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .705 | 388 | 8 | 42 | .231 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .618 | 406 | 5 | 27 | .217 | ||||
2024Home | .284 | 18 | 0 | 0 | .118 | ||||
2024Away | .416 | 33 | 0 | 0 | .143 | ||||
2023Home | .657 | 140 | 3 | 16 | .220 | ||||
2023Away | .643 | 115 | 2 | 11 | .219 | ||||
2022Home | .771 | 230 | 5 | 26 | .249 | ||||
2022Away | .631 | 258 | 3 | 16 | .226 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Dylan Carlson 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
0.38BB Rate
9.8%K Rate
25.5%BABIP
.188ISO
.000AVG
.133OBP
.235SLG
.133OPS
.369wOBA
.186Exit Velocity
80.9 mphHard Hit Rate
6.3%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.162Expected SLG
.210Sprint Speed
23.0 ft/secGround Ball %
46.9%Line Drive %
12.5%Fly Ball %
40.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Can be had via trade
The Cardinals have let other teams know that Carlson is available via trade, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Both Tyler O'Neill and Carlson, who is coming back from ankle surgery, have been squeezed out of the Cardinals' outfield picture and are on the trade block. Carlson has just a .680 OPS over the last two injury-shortened seasons, but he's still only 25 and under team control through 2026, so other clubs might view him as a buy-low opportunity.
Both Tyler O'Neill and Carlson, who is coming back from ankle surgery, have been squeezed out of the Cardinals' outfield picture and are on the trade block. Carlson has just a .680 OPS over the last two injury-shortened seasons, but he's still only 25 and under team control through 2026, so other clubs might view him as a buy-low opportunity.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Carlson's own manager was driving the hype train last spring, predicting big things for a player he envisioned as his leadoff man. That train went off the rails in a hurry as Carlson mostly struggled before landing on the injured list in May with a hamstring strain. A thumb sprain put him back on the shelf in September and the outfielder couldn't really get going in between. In the end, Carlson slashed .236/.316/.380 across 488 plate appearances. After popping 18 home runs in 2021, Carlson managed eight long balls last season to go along with five steals in seven attempts. If there's a silver lining it's that Carlson trimmed his strikeout rate five percentage points to 19.3%. Keep in mind too that Carlson is still only 24 years old and will be for the entirely of the 2023 season. While far too young to give up on, the switch hitter had dramatic platoon splits and the Cardinals may be forced dial back his playing time slightly if his struggles against lefties continue.
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Will start Friday
Carlson is starting in right field and batting eighth for Friday's game against the Phillies.
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Sitting in second straight game
Carlson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
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Sits against righty
Carlson is not in Saturday's lineup against the Brewers.
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Reinstated, batting fifth Sunday
Carlson (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting in center field and batting fifth Sunday against the White Sox.
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Will be activated Sunday
Carlson (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the White Sox, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
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