Francisco Alvarez
22-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.241
HR
1
RBI
8
R
7
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Alvarez didn't break camp with the Mets, but he was called up a week into the season and became the regular backstop, catching two-thirds of the club's games, along with seven games as the designated hitters. Alvarez fanned 26 percent of the time, which was in range of his minor league track record. However, his walk rate was just eight percent, considerably lower than his minor league pedigree. An above average exit velocity on fly balls supported bashing 25 homers. However, Alvarez's .222 BABIP, along with an above average strikeout rate rendered him a batting average liability. Some of the low BABIP was an unusually low line drive rate, along with a low BABIP on grounders. Both should improve this season, but Alvarez's average will still likely be detrimental to a fantasy lineup. On the other hand, his power is real, and his run production should pick up as the Mets offense should improve. Alvarez's defense and framing were excellent, though he had trouble controlling the running game. Alvarez should be among the leaders in homers from catchers, just make sure you can absorb his low average. Read Past Outlooks
Picks up first steal of 2024
Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
The 22-year-old doesn't run much, but he's never been caught stealing in the majors, going 3-for-3 in 143 MLB games. Alvarez is struggling to get going at the plate this year, slashing .241/.293/.370 through 15 games with a homer, a steal, seven runs and eight RBI, but he remains locked in as the Mets' near-everyday catcher.
The 22-year-old doesn't run much, but he's never been caught stealing in the majors, going 3-for-3 in 143 MLB games. Alvarez is struggling to get going at the plate this year, slashing .241/.293/.370 through 15 games with a homer, a steal, seven runs and eight RBI, but he remains locked in as the Mets' near-everyday catcher.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+23%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+43%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .622 | 173 | 7 | 26 | .179 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .764 | 322 | 20 | 46 | .229 | ||||
2024vs Left | .825 | 21 | 1 | 4 | .278 | ||||
2024vs Right | .577 | 37 | 0 | 4 | .222 | ||||
2023vs Left | .611 | 148 | 6 | 22 | .171 | ||||
2023vs Right | .777 | 275 | 19 | 41 | .229 | ||||
2022vs Left | .000 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2022vs Right | 1.150 | 10 | 1 | 1 | .250 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+1%
OPS on Road
2024
+65%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .713 | 253 | 11 | 36 | .218 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .717 | 242 | 16 | 36 | .206 | ||||
2024Home | .757 | 40 | 1 | 6 | .270 | ||||
2024Away | .458 | 18 | 0 | 2 | .176 | ||||
2023Home | .670 | 207 | 9 | 29 | .201 | ||||
2023Away | .768 | 216 | 16 | 34 | .217 | ||||
2022Home | 2.167 | 6 | 1 | 1 | .500 | ||||
2022Away | .000 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Francisco Alvarez 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
0.29BB Rate
6.9%K Rate
24.1%BABIP
.308ISO
.130AVG
.241OBP
.293SLG
.370OPS
.663wOBA
.294Exit Velocity
88.2 mphHard Hit Rate
25.0%Barrels/PA
3.4%Expected BA
.202Expected SLG
.300Sprint Speed
Ground Ball %
62.5%Line Drive %
10.0%Fly Ball %
27.5%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
No movement on extension
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets haven't approached Alvarez regarding a contract extension.
ANALYSIS
Alvarez said the same thing early in spring training, and the front office apparently isn't interested in starting up negotiations. The 22-year-old backstop is open to an extension, but it doesn't appear a deal will be happening anytime soon. Alvarez is off to a hot start in 2024, as he's gone 6-for-14 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and three runs through four games.
Alvarez said the same thing early in spring training, and the front office apparently isn't interested in starting up negotiations. The 22-year-old backstop is open to an extension, but it doesn't appear a deal will be happening anytime soon. Alvarez is off to a hot start in 2024, as he's gone 6-for-14 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and three runs through four games.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Generally considered a top-10 real-life prospect - although more divisive on fantasy rankings - Alvarez is best known for his impressive age-to-level advancement through the minors and huge raw power. He got his first MLB cup of coffee as a 20-year-old after slashing .260/.374/.510 with a 24.8 K%, 14.1 BB% and 36.3 Hard% across Double-A and Triple-A. Alvarez, who turned 21 in November, is well ahead of the typical catcher his age on the developmental path. He is also an oddity from a physical standpoint, as he is generously listed at 5-foot-10 and a similarly favorable 233 pounds. We've seen boxy catchers have success, but there's no denying he is a 20-grade athlete who figures to get even less agile over the coming years. His hard-hit data and in-game performance suggest he could hit double-digit homers as a rookie, but it seems like a neutral batting average would be a best-case scenario. He will always be more valuable in OBP leagues. Alvarez underwent ankle surgery in October but is expected to be ready to compete for the starting catcher job in spring training.
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Sitting Saturday
Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's contest against Kansas City.
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Out of Tuesday's lineup
Alvarez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Sitting down Saturday
Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
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Not starting nightcap
Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.
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Hot start to season
Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a double in Monday's loss to the Tigers.
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