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Rowdy Tellez 2023 Player Outlook: Mid Round Source Of Power With Room For More
2 years agoRowdy Tellez flashed his potential following his 2021 in-season trade to the Brewers and was able to build on that in 2022. In 153 games, Tellez hit .219/.306/.461 with 35 homers, 89 RBI, 67 runs and two steals. The .219 batting average is suppressing his ADP (~178), especially at a position with so many elite options but his underlying numbers suggest he was unlucky and offer hope for better in 2023. Tellez had a .215 BABIP, .252 xBA and .479 xSLG (90th percentile). The lack of runs could continue with few good options hitting behind Tellez in the Brewers' lineup and he did struggle against left-handed pitching (.209/.313/.330 slash line and four homers in 134 PA against lefties). There is at risk of finding himself in a platoon but the Brewers don't have a lot of alternate options and Tellez still had 599 plate appearances last year despite those struggles. Only two first basemen hit more homers than Tellez last year and they are both being drafted significantly earlier than Tellez so if you missed out on one of the top-tier first basemen or need a boost in power at the corner infield position, Tellez is a perfect fit.
