He showed he still has the heavy lumber with a homer in each of his first two games this spring, and he's hit at least 18 homers in eight consecutive seasons, including 21 in his last full season with the Mets in 2019. This is the type of player who blows past his power estimates on minor-league scouting reports and leaves analysts scratching their heads. He is an above-average runner and went 27-for-32 on stolen-base attempts last year. Speaking of scintillating debuts, Hayes quietly decimated the opposition in a brief 95 PA look with the Pirates in September. His minor league numbers speak more to a 3-homer per month. The Pirates do have a few nice pieces, starting with third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. Fantasy. However, Moran enhanced his batted-ball profile last season, keeping a nearly identical K rate from 2019 (23.3%) to ‘20 (26.0%) while increasing his average exit velocity to a career-best 91.9 mph, which was in the 89th percentile of all Major League batters. He's won 57.6 percent of his bets over 20 years. Manager Derek Shelton said after Saturday's game that Hayes (wrist) is still being evaluated and the team will have more information regarding his status Sunday, AT&T SportsNet reports. In the pipeline: Hunter Owen, Alexander Mojica. Sandy Alcantara and Mike Yastrzemski landed on more of Jeff Erickson's squads than any other players in his 17 fantasy leagues this season. He hit the ball with power (55.4% hard-hit rate). “All I can really control is putting together good at-bats and trying to square the ball up. Pitchers will find any small hole in his game and try to exploit it. He’s made two errors in 17 games with the Pirates at the position. James Anderson updates his rookie tiers for 2021, in which Royals phenom Bobby Witt Jr. is ascending into endgame territory. Hayes is considered day-to-day after an MRI showed inflammation in his left wrist. For this award, it’s smart to look at guys who are going to play every day. 2 hitter. His defense that season rated better than Moran, with -2 outs above average. They do not have much outside of Ke'Bryan Hayes and any assets come July will be dealt. Difo has seen much more time at second base and shortstop than third base, but he’s played 264 2/3 innings at the Major League level at the hot corner. The Pirates boast one of the game’s most exciting youngsters in Ke'Bryan Hayes at the hot corner. 2021 Fantasy Outlook With hitting prospects, there is a difference between "hasn't hit for impact power" and "won't hit for impact power." The third baseman hasn't shown much power -- he's totaled six homers in two seasons (123 games). He was successful on his lone steal attempt in 24 games, but with a 79th percentile sprint speed and 25-for-31 success rate in 230 MiLB games from 2018-19, Hayes is a sneaky threat to steal double-digit bases this year. There should be more clarity on his long-term outlook later this week. He went off at Double-A Altoona in 2019, swatting 15 homers in 68 games to help produce a .985 OPS, but he took a step back in his 42 games at Triple-A Indianapolis. Though he failed to homer, the 19-year-old is expected to offer some power. Thirty. Hayes left Saturday's game against the Cubs with left wrist discomfort, © Copyright 2021 - Roto Sports, Inc. All Rights Reserved, See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats. He might have stolen more bases if 14 of his 32 hits hadn’t gone for extra bases! He did well enough in the Gulf Coast League (.333/.434/.375) to earn a two-week promotion to the New York-Penn League. Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT, 3B | Top 100: 7; ADP: 156. 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. Individual sets of Top 350s from Jeff Erickson, Todd Zola, Clay Link and Erik Halterman are compiled into a Top 300 composite ranking for the 2021 fantasy baseball season. Then, Buster talks to Francisco Lindor about his hair. A .450 BABIP obviously propped up his stats to some degree, but his 9.2% barrel rate would have ranked 22nd among qualified hitters, ahead of Mike Trout, Luke Voit and Nelson Cruz, so his performance was more skill than luck. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Reynolds rose to the top in 2019 and again in 2020 despite his team’s faulty outlook. Individual sets of Top 350s from Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, Todd Zola and Erik Halterman are compiled into a Top 300 composite ranking for the 2021 fantasy baseball season. This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. You can almost write his name in pen, not pencil. Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers. Other players considered: Julio Urías, Ke’Bryan Hayes Check out all of our 2021 fantasy baseball draft prep content >> 13.2: Ke’Bryan Hayes (3B – PIT) That pitching run was fun. 1. Best Case Scenario: Ke’Bryan Hayes wins NL Rookie of the Year while OF Bryan Reynolds and RHP Mitch Keller assert themselves as players to build around. Hayes did everything in 2020. Fantasy owners will want to keep tabs on Hayes as he offers a strong batting average with potential for more, but he should be considered a long-term investment in dynasty formats. Thanks to a strong hit tool and the fact most of the full-season environments he played in were pitcher-friendly parks, Hayes always fit in the first group. Evans could arguably be called a backup here. His patience (11.2 BB%), bat-to-ball ability (16.5 K%) and all-fields approach (38.8 Pull%, 32.2 Oppo%) portend a plus hit tool and he has the speed to steal 15-to-20 bases annually. His 15.8 percent strikeout rate was the best mark in the Florida State League among hitters under 22, which not only demonstrates his contact skills, but suggests he has room to make adjustments that could unlock power without compromising his ability to hit for a high average. They only won 32% of their games last year, and 59 wins would put them at 36%. Owen is the most Major League-ready third baseman outside of Hayes among the Pirates' prospects, though he is also a candidate to play in the outfield. Over/Under Win Totals 2021: Dare Fade the Dodgers? As we’ve written in every position preview across the infield, it will be interesting to see what Evans does at the plate after he came out the gate swinging, going 14-for-39 (.359) in 2020 before he was sidelined for the season after a collision with Gregory Polanco. Owen was given a non-roster invite to Spring Training this year, signaling that, at the least, the Pirates would like a longer look at him against more advanced pitching. Quick moves: Julio Rodriguez is a monster. It’s not necessarily because Ke’Bryan Hayes’ 24 games of dominance in 2020 assures him of a long-term reign as the Pirates’ everyday third baseman. Given the Pirates' track record, he may be kept down until 2020. His defense and plate skills will get him an everyday role even if he doesn't unlock more pop, and he could probably go 15/15 as is. Even the Dodgers come under scrutiny among his bets this season. Matthew Trebby — Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pittsburgh Pirates (+350, DraftKings) Three of the last 10 Rookie of the Year winners have been pitchers. A modest swing change could unlock another level, and with a new front office in Pittsburgh, it is reasonable to anticipate some player-development improvements. Fantasy. I moved Ian Anderson below Kelenic and J-Rod, partly because I love the Mariners’ bats, partly because Grey made a strong case in his Ian Anderson, 2021 Fantasy Outlook.. Hayes had X-rays on his left wrist come back negative after leaving Saturday's game against the Cubs. Whenever I’m on defense trying to make every play for my team. He is also a gold-glove caliber defender at third base, so playing time won't be an issue. Thanks to a strong hit tool and the fact most of the full-season environments he played in were pitcher-friendly parks, Hayes always fit in the first group. The 3rd annual Top 1,000 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings dropped on February 9th, and I wanted to update them before draft season really kicks it into high gear. Third base is, by far, the deepest position we have this year in fantasy. He finished fourth in the Eastern League with 31 doubles and notched his best full-season ISO (.151) and SLG (.444) figures. Projected record: 107-55 (99.3% playoff odds) Best case: The Dodgers look as good on the field as they do on paper, featuring an All-Star-caliber player at every position in the lineup most days. The Pirates placed Hayes (wrist) on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Cubs. He’s a solid fantasy bat, and he’s 31st at the position per ADP. He’s ready for that “cat and mouse” game of adjustments, as he put it, and he’s not trying to add any added pressure on himself. He had just eight career homers in 231 games prior to reaching Double-A, then quietly had a power breakout last year that was muted by the extreme pitcher-friendly conditions in Altoona. He will likely spend most of 2017 at High-A Bradenton in the pitcher-friendly Florida State League, where he will be tasked with showcasing a more patient approach while driving the ball to all fields. I’m @theprospectitch on Twitter. Rookie third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is moving up in the lineup to bat second on Wednesday and Cole Tucker is getting the start in center field. • Breaking down the NL Central's corner infield questions. However, at 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, he projects to grow into 20-plus homer power down the road to accompany what could be an above-average hit tool. But given all the things he was able to accomplish in such a short stretch, there is almost nothing except injury or illness that would bar him from opening the season there. Hayes got off to a hot start in 2016, hitting .343/.368/.457 in April for Low-A West Virginia. If he gets off to a good start, we should see him in the first half. In addition, Hayes left the 60-game season with notable numbers slashing .429/.462/.694. He will begin 2016 back in the NYPL this summer or at Low-A West Virginia if the Bucs want to push him to a full-season affiliate for Opening Day. Of all the position battles at camp, the one least likely to affect the everyday starter may well be at third base. “Whatever the numbers are, at the end of the day, that’s what they are,” Hayes said. At 21, he will be one of the youngest hitters at Double-A, so there is still time for him to become a well-rounded hitter, and he has the size (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) to unlock that power with more upper-level instruction. Yahoo Fantasy ... It’s not necessarily because Ke’Bryan Hayes’ 24 games of dominance in 2020 assures him of a long-term reign as the Pirates’ everyday third baseman. How does Ke'Bryan Hayes compare to other hitters? Pittsburgh Pirates: Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3B Hayes is another BABIP darling from last year (.450) who ended his debut stint in the majors with a .376/.442/.682 line in 24 games. This ranking is for 16-team, deep roster, 5×5 traditional category leagues. Young stars Bryan Reynolds and Ke’Bryan Hayes both have what it takes to reclaim what once was with the Buccos. One was Shohei Ohtani and the other was Devin Williams, who might have been the best reliever in baseball. His inability thus far to really impact the baseball is the elephant in the room. Moran has been serviceable at third base largely because of his bat, but his defense has been an impediment to his long-term outlook there. Additionally, he has a true all-fields approach (36.6 percent to the pull side, 38 percent to the opposite field), so the only thing lacking is that aforementioned power. But Mojica, who is only 18 years old, has the most potential of any prospect at the position, with a 6-foot-1 frame giving him the potential for impact power to complement his ability to make consistent contact. He hit .376/.442/.682 with 5 HR and 1 SB. Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss an exciting Opening Day, the catharsis of having fans in the stands, Ke’Bryan Hayes announcing his presence, the Yankees getting booed, Nationals-Mets being postponed and Karl’s conversation with Rob Manfred. One thing we know is the league is going to try to make him adjust. we wait to see what the next level is for Hayes, Breaking down the NL Central's corner infield questions. First. He translated his three Minor League Gold Gloves into exceptional defense at the Major League level (three outs above average, the same number as Matt Chapman in 13 fewer games). Hayes is a 70-grade defender at third base, has a career 16.8 K% and is an above-average runner who turned 23 this offseason after spending all of 2019 at Triple-A, so there are a lot of positives in his profile. Here’s a snippet that Fantasy Master Lothario Grey Albright himself wrote this week in his Ke’Bryan Hayes, 2021 Fantasy Outlook: “In Ke’Bryan Hayes ’s big month of September, he had a 25% HR/FB and would need to continue that to come close to a 5-homer per month guy. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Ke'Bryan Hayes. Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger and Corey Seager square off for NL MVP honors, while Trevor Bauer, Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw do the same for the Cy Young Award. There are subtleties in Hayes' profile that make him a valuable fantasy commodity, but that are lost on many, which may make him the most underrated player in the prospect universe. Padres outfielder Tommy Pham got stabbed in October. The known: Hayes will be the lock at third base, barring injury, after he burst onto the scene in his first taste of the big leagues last season. The son of former major leaguer Charlie Hayes, Pittsburgh took the third baseman with the 32nd pick of the 2015 draft. Now, we wait to see what the next level is for Hayes. He rarely missed on the pitches he attacked (18.1% whiff rate). Thanks for reading! That’s really all I can control.”. Davis. Breaking Fantasy Sports News, Lineup Alerts, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Football, Fantasy Basketball, Daily Fantasy Sports, DFS, Rankings, Mock Drafts Here he is swatting an easy blast the other day. He batted only .236/.305/.374 in 205 plate appearances the rest of the way, but back and rib injuries may have contributed to his woes. Frazier has always had some pop in his game, though the hard-hit metrics have waned in the back half of his decade-long tenure due to less consistent quality of contact. 5. However, there are other options behind Hayes, including the Pirates’ former third baseman and another 10-year veteran who is a primary third baseman. The outfielder went .259/.474/.519 last season. For instance, look at J.D. While he does a lot of things well, Hayes has yet to hit for the type of power we associate with quality third base prospects. He posted lopsided numbers in the Dominican summer league as a 16-year-old, hitting .351 with 14 doubles, one triple and eight home runs in 55 games. Los Angeles Dodgers. He said he is 80% recovered and is thankful to still be alive and playing baseball. Unlike Moran, however, Frazier is on a Minor League deal, and while his addition to the Major League roster seems more likely than not, he's of the mentality that he's competing for a spot. RotoWire President Peter Schoenke gives his annual take on MLB over/under bets. Given how many options are ahead of him, it suffices to say Difo will likely not see more than a few starts at third, but he could be used in a pinch if the need arises. Pittsburgh Pirates: Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3B Hayes is another BABIP darling from last year (.450) who ended his debut stint in the majors with a .376/.442/.682 line in 24 games. 2020 Outlook: Justin Upton is the only sure-thing corner outfielder on the Angels’ roster, so Adell has a clear path to playing time if he hits the ground running in Triple-A. He uses the whole field, but his 46.4 GB% would have ranked in the bottom 25% among qualified big leaguers and his 25.5 Hard% is underwhelming for a corner infielder playing with the juiced ball at Triple-A. Gold Glove caliber defense at third base ensures everyday playing time, and he should reprise his role as the Pirates No. Fantasy Baseball 2021: The White Sox SP not to leave on waivers, Week 1 sleepers, rotation and lineup updates On Fantasy Baseball Today we … Behind Hayes, the Pirates have no third basemen on MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 Prospects list for the organization. In 2019, among all qualified starters at the hot corner, Moran had the third worst outs above average mark (-7), ahead of only Maikel Franco (-8) and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (-16). Hayes, who turned 20 in January, remains several seasons away from potentially making an impact in the majors. With hitting prospects, there is a difference between "hasn't hit for impact power" and "won't hit for impact power." He exceeded even the most optimistic expectations as a rookie. Though he is an option at every infield position, he saw his most starts in the Minors at third base. He's just 6-for-40 so far through September. 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