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Jordan Lawlar 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Can Lawlar Stay Healthy And Make An Impact?
Injuries have been the story of Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar's career to this point. While a relatively healthy 2023 saw him reach 534 plate appearances, he even made it to the Majors as a young 21-year-old. A torn ligament in his thumb saw Lawlar miss the first two months of the season, and shortly after returning, Lawlar strained his hamstring, sidelining him until September 8. He totaled just 104 plate appearances in 2024, slashing .318/.417/.482 with two home runs and nine extra-base hits. The underlying data suggests that injuries definitely affected him, as his average exit velocity of just 85 mph and the 90th percentile of 101 mph were both significant steps down from 2023. Lawlar controls the barrel and the strike zone well. The contact rates were fine, sitting at 71 percent overall and 81 percent in the zone. He also has shown respectable chase rates, which lead to walks and higher OBPs. Speed is Lawlar's best asset, checking in with 70-grade run times and a strong ability to steal bases. In his MiLB career, Lawlar has stolen 82 bases and been caught just 13 times. Lawlar struggled in the Dominican Winter League but stole nine bases while slashing .237/.315/.355.
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