Gio Urshela
32-Year-Old
Day-To-Day
Injury Hamstring
2024 Stats
AVG
.298
HR
0
RBI
6
R
4
SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Traded from the Twins to the Angels last winter, Urshela played in 62 games before an unfortunate stumble over first base ended his season. Urshela was diagnosed with a left pelvis fracture, though after visiting with specialists it was determined he would not need surgery. The infielder ditched his crutches last August and expected to have a normal offseason. During his time on the field last season, Urshela continued to hit for a high average thanks to his considerable bat-to-ball skills, albeit with very little power. Now 32 years old, Urshela has only once reached 15 home runs in a season and he chips in little speed, rendering him little more than a one-category play. Having signing a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Tigers in February, Urshela projects for a utility role in 2024. Comerica Park is a tough park for hitters, but eligibility at both third base and first base helps his case in AL-only formats. Read Past Outlooks
Exits with hamstring injury
Urshela was removed from Friday's game against the Twins due to right hamstring tightness.
ANALYSIS
Urshela appeared to be limping toward the dugout after grounding out in the second inning, and he was replaced at third base by Matt Vierling once the Tigers took the field. The severity of Urshela's injury remains unknown, but Zach McKinstry would likely benefit from additional playing time should the 32-year-old have to miss a few games.
Urshela appeared to be limping toward the dugout after grounding out in the second inning, and he was replaced at third base by Matt Vierling once the Tigers took the field. The severity of Urshela's injury remains unknown, but Zach McKinstry would likely benefit from additional playing time should the 32-year-old have to miss a few games.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+7%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+51%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .775 | 229 | 3 | 20 | .304 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .727 | 608 | 12 | 74 | .285 | ||||
2024vs Left | .467 | 15 | 0 | 1 | .200 | ||||
2024vs Right | .706 | 43 | 0 | 5 | .333 | ||||
2023vs Left | .868 | 53 | 1 | 6 | .373 | ||||
2023vs Right | .652 | 175 | 1 | 18 | .276 | ||||
2022vs Left | .775 | 161 | 2 | 13 | .291 | ||||
2022vs Right | .763 | 390 | 11 | 51 | .283 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+10%
OPS at Home
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+78%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .774 | 427 | 8 | 45 | .309 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .704 | 410 | 7 | 49 | .271 | ||||
2024Home | .507 | 38 | 0 | 3 | .216 | ||||
2024Away | .900 | 20 | 0 | 3 | .450 | ||||
2023Home | .772 | 112 | 1 | 8 | .340 | ||||
2023Away | .635 | 116 | 1 | 16 | .259 | ||||
2022Home | .814 | 277 | 7 | 34 | .310 | ||||
2022Away | .719 | 274 | 6 | 30 | .261 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Gio Urshela 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
0.10BB Rate
1.8%K Rate
17.5%BABIP
.370ISO
.036AVG
.304OBP
.316SLG
.339OPS
.655wOBA
.291Exit Velocity
85.0 mphHard Hit Rate
8.7%Barrels/PA
1.7%Expected BA
.314Expected SLG
.379Sprint Speed
22.5 ft/secGround Ball %
41.3%Line Drive %
39.1%Fly Ball %
19.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Interest from Boston
The Red Sox are among the clubs to have shown interest in Urshela, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cotillo adds the caveat that the Red Sox have not been one of the more aggressive teams for the free-agent infielder. Urshela would essentially be a replacement for Bobby Dalbec, who is out of options. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Angels and Marlins have made the two highest offers to Urshela, but clearly neither has compelled the 32-year-old to sign yet.
Cotillo adds the caveat that the Red Sox have not been one of the more aggressive teams for the free-agent infielder. Urshela would essentially be a replacement for Bobby Dalbec, who is out of options. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Angels and Marlins have made the two highest offers to Urshela, but clearly neither has compelled the 32-year-old to sign yet.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Urshela bounced back from an injury-plagued 2021 season to find a home at third base with the Twins and post career highs in hits and plate appearances with a productive 119 wRC+. He may have been more valuable with his glove with a 4.6 UZR, which was sixth among third basemen. Urshela makes good contact (his 81.2 contact rate ranked 42nd among qualified batters) which typically results in a plus batting average but he also has slightly above-average power (66th percentile Max Exit Velocity). He had just 14 home runs last season but may have been held back by a 9.1% HR/FB%. He lost shortstop eligibility last season, but still has the upside of a 20-home run hitter with a near .300 batting average and a nice batting average floor. Being traded to the Angels doesn't do much to improve his outlook in a crowded infield, though Urshela should at least be able to garner a handful of starts per week. Still, the move likely represents a downgrade for his fantasy stock.
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On bench for day game
Urshela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
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Sitting to begin twin bill
Urshela isn't in the Tigers' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.
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Takes seat Monday
Urshela is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
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Sitting for nightcap
Urshela isn't in the Tigers' lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets.
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On bench for opener
Urshela is absent from the lineup for Thursday's season opener against the White Sox.
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