Nolan Gorman
24-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.197
HR
5
RBI
15
R
12
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Gorman hit 14 homers with a .720 OPS in 89 games as a rookie in 2022, and he took a step forward last season with 27 home runs, 76 RBI and a .236/.328/.478 line in 119 contests. He missed some time due to back issues and finished the season on the IL due to a hamstring strain, but he should be healthy by spring training. Gorman improved his walk rate to 11.5 percent and also cut his strikeout rate a tick, but his 31.9 percent figure is still unsightly. He made 75 starts at second base and 12 at third but is a subpar defender, which could line him up for more time at designated hitter (where he made 27 starts). Gorman appears to have settled in against big-league pitching despite the heavy swing-and-miss in his stroke, and he's done so with a sustainable .298 BABIP. He should open 2024 with a regular spot in the Cardinals' lineup and certainly has upside if he's able to make a bit more contact, though that shouldn't be the expectation since his issues with strikeouts have persisted through the minors.. Read Past Outlooks
Homers off bench Friday
Gorman hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat during Friday's 11-2 loss to the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Gorman entered the game as a defensive replacement after the Brewers turned it into a rout, and his ninth-inning blast ended the 24-year-old's 0-for-14 skid to begin the month of May. The second baseman is slashing a meager .179/.262/.350 with five homers, 13 RBI, nine runs scored, five doubles and no stolen bases over 130 plate appearances. Gorman began the year in a near-everyday role at the keystone, but he's now sat out against the last three southpaws the Cardinals have faced, with Jose Fermin picking up the playing time. Gorman had reverse splits last season and that has carried over into 2024, but he's simply not hitting well enough overall to justify a full-time role.
Gorman entered the game as a defensive replacement after the Brewers turned it into a rout, and his ninth-inning blast ended the 24-year-old's 0-for-14 skid to begin the month of May. The second baseman is slashing a meager .179/.262/.350 with five homers, 13 RBI, nine runs scored, five doubles and no stolen bases over 130 plate appearances. Gorman began the year in a near-everyday role at the keystone, but he's now sat out against the last three southpaws the Cardinals have faced, with Jose Fermin picking up the playing time. Gorman had reverse splits last season and that has carried over into 2024, but he's simply not hitting well enough overall to justify a full-time role.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+2%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+18%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .738 | 153 | 5 | 20 | .229 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .755 | 768 | 41 | 106 | .226 | ||||
2024vs Left | .580 | 44 | 1 | 5 | .179 | ||||
2024vs Right | .686 | 100 | 4 | 10 | .205 | ||||
2023vs Left | .840 | 86 | 4 | 13 | .260 | ||||
2023vs Right | .798 | 378 | 23 | 63 | .231 | ||||
2022vs Left | .664 | 23 | 0 | 2 | .211 | ||||
2022vs Right | .725 | 290 | 14 | 33 | .227 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+11%
OPS at Home
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+28%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .795 | 433 | 24 | 73 | .240 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .715 | 488 | 22 | 53 | .215 | ||||
2024Home | .757 | 54 | 4 | 9 | .188 | ||||
2024Away | .591 | 90 | 1 | 6 | .203 | ||||
2023Home | .898 | 219 | 14 | 46 | .274 | ||||
2023Away | .724 | 245 | 13 | 30 | .204 | ||||
2022Home | .672 | 160 | 6 | 18 | .212 | ||||
2022Away | .773 | 153 | 8 | 17 | .241 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nolan Gorman 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
0.36BB Rate
11.8%K Rate
32.6%BABIP
.267ISO
.165AVG
.197OBP
.292SLG
.362OPS
.654wOBA
.291Exit Velocity
86.0 mphHard Hit Rate
26.3%Barrels/PA
6.9%Expected BA
.233Expected SLG
.438Sprint Speed
21.9 ft/secGround Ball %
33.8%Line Drive %
26.3%Fly Ball %
40.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Gaining interest on trade market
Gorman, who ended the 2023 season sidelined by a hamstring injury, is drawing trade interest from other teams this winter, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Woo notes that the Cardinals "would prefer to hang on to" the 23-year-old slugger, but he could wind up being an attractive trade chip in their quest to secure a new starting pitcher or two. Gorman delivered an .805 OPS with 27 home runs and 76 RBI over 119 games this past season for St. Louis while showing improved defense at second base. He is under club control through 2028.
Woo notes that the Cardinals "would prefer to hang on to" the 23-year-old slugger, but he could wind up being an attractive trade chip in their quest to secure a new starting pitcher or two. Gorman delivered an .805 OPS with 27 home runs and 76 RBI over 119 games this past season for St. Louis while showing improved defense at second base. He is under club control through 2028.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Gorman was promoted for his MLB debut in May and had a solid rookie campaign for St. Louis with 14 home runs and a .720 OPS in 89 games. Strikeouts were an issue at times in the minors and that remained true at the big-league level with a 32.9 percent strikeout rate. His 9.0 percent walk rate and .194 ISO were solid, but he'll need to cut down on the swings and misses to have some staying power in the Cardinals' lineup. He's likely to open 2023 as a bench bat/utility player with Brendan Donovan the favorite to start at second base, but Gorman could also split playing time at designated hitter with Juan Yepez. Gorman could be the odd man out if St. Louis makes any infield/DH additions in free agency, so his fantasy outlook is limited at best to begin the campaign.
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Sitting versus left-hander
Gorman is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest with the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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Hits bench against lefty
Gorman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
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Out against lefty
Gorman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
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Out of Sunday's lineup
Gorman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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Breaks slump with walk-off blast
Gorman hit a two-run, walk-off home run in his lone at-bat in Monday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
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