2024 Stats
AVG
.276
HR
1
RBI
11
R
11
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Joe got his first significant chance in the majors outside of Coors Field and things largely went well, as he maintained a 107 wRC+ and .332 wOBA across 472 plate appearances. His performance wasn't quite as smooth as that number would suggest, as he struggled through the middle part of the campaign after getting off to a hot start. That began to cost him playing time, though the season-ending injury to Andrew McCutchen and departures of both Carlos Santana and Ji-Man Choi gave Joe a reprieve. He took advantage by slashing a respectable .256/.345/.422 across 207 plate appearances in the second half of the season. That gives Joe a credible case to begin the 2024 season a starter in the Pittsburgh lineup, but he's likely to begin the season in a short-side platoon role with Rowdy Tellez at first base while also potentially picking up some plate appearances at DH and the outfield. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
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Cooling off
Joe went 0-for-3 with a walk Wednesday against the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Joe got off to an excellent start to the season, which helped him earn more playing time than expected while splitting time between right field and first base. He's been in the lineup for six of Pittsburgh's last seven games but has now gone just 4-for-22 in that span. Joe will likely need to turn things around quickly to maintain his playing time against righties, with Edward Olivares being his primary competition for plate appearances.
Joe got off to an excellent start to the season, which helped him earn more playing time than expected while splitting time between right field and first base. He's been in the lineup for six of Pittsburgh's last seven games but has now gone just 4-for-22 in that span. Joe will likely need to turn things around quickly to maintain his playing time against righties, with Edward Olivares being his primary competition for plate appearances.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+9%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+53%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .771 | 392 | 7 | 41 | .257 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .710 | 615 | 12 | 40 | .236 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .613 | 30 | 0 | 3 | .200 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .936 | 38 | 1 | 8 | .333 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .820 | 193 | 5 | 23 | .265 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .720 | 279 | 6 | 19 | .235 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .744 | 169 | 2 | 15 | .259 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .671 | 298 | 5 | 13 | .226 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+11%
OPS at Home
2024
+8%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .773 | 486 | 7 | 43 | .259 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .698 | 521 | 12 | 38 | .232 | ||||
| 2024Home | .748 | 13 | 0 | 2 | .273 | ||||
| 2024Away | .807 | 55 | 1 | 9 | .277 | ||||
| 2023Home | .801 | 233 | 5 | 25 | .265 | ||||
| 2023Away | .721 | 239 | 6 | 17 | .230 | ||||
| 2022Home | .747 | 240 | 2 | 16 | .251 | ||||
| 2022Away | .646 | 227 | 5 | 12 | .224 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Connor Joe 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
0.90BB Rate
13.2%K Rate
14.7%BABIP
.319ISO
.138AVG
.276OBP
.382SLG
.414OPS
.796wOBA
.357Exit Velocity
81.3 mphHard Hit Rate
18.8%Barrels/PA
4.4%Expected BA
.235Expected SLG
.354Sprint Speed
Ground Ball %
50.0%Line Drive %
16.7%Fly Ball %
33.3%Advanced Batting Stats
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
May be non-tender candidate
Joe might be non-tendered by the Pirates this winter, per Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
ANALYSIS
Joe put up a respectable .760 OPS in 133 games this season with the Pirates and was especially productive against lefties, but he has reached arbitration early as a Super 2 qualifier and could command around $2 million in 2024. That may be seen as too high a price tag for the 31-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder. Pittsburgh is well-stocked with corner-outfield talent, and Mackey believes the team will likely seek a free-agent upgrade at first base.
Joe put up a respectable .760 OPS in 133 games this season with the Pirates and was especially productive against lefties, but he has reached arbitration early as a Super 2 qualifier and could command around $2 million in 2024. That may be seen as too high a price tag for the 31-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder. Pittsburgh is well-stocked with corner-outfield talent, and Mackey believes the team will likely seek a free-agent upgrade at first base.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Joe's career path took a bit of a dip last season as he struggled a bit with injuries, but also did not enjoy as much of the Coors Magic he enjoyed in 2021. The first base/outfield eligibility helps in NL-Only formats but the path to playing time is rather gray even after being traded to the Pirates. There is not a path to a starting job for him as long as everyone is healthy or locked down on the roster. There is not even a clear platoon situation which works out well because Joe's defensive limitations marginalize him to corner outfield or first base. The disciplined approach at the plate certainly makes it tough to give up on him, so remind yourself to draft skills not roles and hope something opens up for him.
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Tallies two more RBI
Joe went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Monday's win over the Tigers.
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Launches long ball in victory
Joe went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run and two walks in Thursday's 7-4 win over Washington.
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Key role against lefties
Joe went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Friday against the Marlins.
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Batting leadoff Thursday
Joe is starting in right field and batting leadoff for Thursday's opener against the Marlins.
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Avoids arbitration with Pirates
The Pirates and Joe avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.125 million contract Thursday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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