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Joey Loperfido 2024 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Knocking On The Door In Houston
11 months agoHouston Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido quickly progressed through the team's system in 2023. The Duke product opened the season in High-A and eventually played his final 32 games in Triple-A. Loperfido tallied a .278 AVG, .370 OBP, .510 SLG, 25 round-trippers, and swiped 27 bags across three levels of minor league ball in 2023. He saw a significant uptick in power as his 25 home runs were more than double his 2022 total of 12. Another exciting component to the former seventh-rounder's 2023 season was that while primarily he started at center field, he saw several opportunities in left field, right field, and even at first and second base. As a utility player, he could have many opportunities to see starts when he receives the call. However, Loperfido will most likely reach the majors as a center fielder, as most of the other positions are occupied by some of the best players in the sport. If the left-handed bat were to impress in Spring Training, he might even make the Opening Day roster, especially with his potent combination of power, speed, and defensive flexibility.
