Third Baseman Brett Baty got a big opportunity in MLB this past season, and while fans remain excited and hopeful for a productive season in 2024 from the highly touted infielder, some are skeptical. Here’s a few things to keep in mind and what to expect from Baty in the coming year.
Baty, 24, was semi puzzling to figure out, and based on a small sample size of what he’s done in his debut was also not at all impressive. Baty struggled to make good judgment at third and some fielding mishaps raised some eyebrows, batting wise it was not exactly how everyone expected.
In 108 games, Baty hit 9 home runs, 34 RBIs with a .212 batting average and a .275 OBP. Granted, I didn’t see Baty as as nor expect him to be a power type guy. His fellow rookie counterpart Fransisco Alvarez seemed at first and has proven to be the power hitting catcher that the team felt they were going to get. Alvarez has exceeded expectations in my honest opinion defensively, showing he can execute big league plays behind the plate and his bat has been solid; 25 home runs, 63 RBIs, a .209 batting average and a .284 OBP.
Baty has done well in the minor leagues, he played on two teams in 2022 before playing for the Syracuse team in 2023 prior to the call up.
In 2022 he hit 19 home runs, 60 RBIs with a .315 batting average and a .943 OPS.
Baty remains an option at third base should the team make a final decision, as rookie Ronny Mauricio also could potentially hold down third for the long haul.
Baty is projected as per ZiPs to hit .247 along with 19 home runs. I feel this is fair and reasonable, as he looks to redeem himself after a tough 2023 and win over the team on the decision that is who will be the long term starting third baseman.
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