Nolan Jones
25-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.171
HR
1
RBI
6
R
9
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
It was another miserable year for the Rockies in 2023 with an NL-worst 59 wins, but Jones excelled after being acquired from the Guardians during the offseason. He missed Colorado's Opening Day roster but was called up for his season debut in late May, and he hit the ground running with a .942 OPS in his first 28 games. Jones put up similar numbers the rest of the way and finished his rookie campaign with a .297/.389/.542 slash line, 20 homers, 20 steals, 62 RBI and 60 runs in 106 contests. Encouragingly, the Coors Field effect didn't appear to have much of an impact on him, as he posted a .928 OPS at home compared to a .935 OPS on the road. However, his .404 BABIP isn't sustainable, which combined with a 29.7 percent strikeout rate is a strong indication of overperformance (that is also backed up by an xBA of .247 and xSLG of .492. Even taking that into account, it was an excellent season for Jones, who will open 2024 as an everyday starter in the Rockies outfield and should provide strong fantasy production even if he's unable to fully replicate last season's numbers. Read Past Outlooks
Takes seat Wednesday
Jones is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
The lefty-hitting Jones will get his first day off of the season, with a day game after a night game along with the fact that the Phillies are bringing a left-hander (Cristopher Sanchez) to the hill likely factoring into the Rockies' decision to hold him out of the lineup. Jones could probably benefit from the break from a mental standpoint as well, as he's gone 0-for-11 with five strikeouts against one walk over his last three starts.
The lefty-hitting Jones will get his first day off of the season, with a day game after a night game along with the fact that the Phillies are bringing a left-hander (Cristopher Sanchez) to the hill likely factoring into the Rockies' decision to hold him out of the lineup. Jones could probably benefit from the break from a mental standpoint as well, as he's gone 0-for-11 with five strikeouts against one walk over his last three starts.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+9%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+121%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .790 | 156 | 7 | 19 | .275 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .859 | 440 | 16 | 62 | .270 | ||||
2024vs Left | .296 | 21 | 0 | 0 | .105 | ||||
2024vs Right | .653 | 57 | 1 | 6 | .196 | ||||
2023vs Left | .902 | 130 | 7 | 19 | .314 | ||||
2023vs Right | .945 | 294 | 13 | 43 | .289 | ||||
2022vs Left | .000 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2022vs Right | .721 | 89 | 2 | 13 | .259 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+4%
OPS on Road
2024
+26%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .824 | 276 | 10 | 40 | .275 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .855 | 320 | 13 | 41 | .269 | ||||
2024Home | .643 | 27 | 0 | 2 | .227 | ||||
2024Away | .509 | 51 | 1 | 4 | .146 | ||||
2023Home | .928 | 211 | 10 | 33 | .306 | ||||
2023Away | .935 | 213 | 10 | 29 | .288 | ||||
2022Home | .382 | 38 | 0 | 5 | .143 | ||||
2022Away | .885 | 56 | 2 | 8 | .314 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nolan Jones 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
0.27BB Rate
10.3%K Rate
38.5%BABIP
.282ISO
.129AVG
.171OBP
.256SLG
.300OPS
.556wOBA
.246Exit Velocity
89.3 mphHard Hit Rate
32.5%Barrels/PA
2.6%Expected BA
.191Expected SLG
.309Sprint Speed
Ground Ball %
52.5%Line Drive %
22.5%Fly Ball %
25.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Spot in majors secure?
Jones could have a more secure spot on Colorado's big-league roster after Kris Bryant was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a bruised heel.
ANALYSIS
Jones started in right field Thursday against Arizona and has started all but one game since being promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque last week. C.J. Cron's back injury prompted Jones' call-up, and Bryant's injury should provide another layer of protection to the youngster's place with the big club. Jones had a .681 OPS in his first taste of the majors last year, but he's gone 5-for-18 with two doubles, a homer and three RBI during his first week with Colorado this season.
Jones started in right field Thursday against Arizona and has started all but one game since being promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque last week. C.J. Cron's back injury prompted Jones' call-up, and Bryant's injury should provide another layer of protection to the youngster's place with the big club. Jones had a .681 OPS in his first taste of the majors last year, but he's gone 5-for-18 with two doubles, a homer and three RBI during his first week with Colorado this season.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The Guardians sent Jones to the Rockies this offseason for 21-year-old second base prospect Juan Brito. Considering Brito is already on the 40-man roster and has not played above Single-A, this was a very light return, but Cleveland didn't have room for Jones at the big-league level and Brito's hit-over-power, up-the-middle skill set fits the organization's priorities. Obviously playing in Colorado is preferable to playing in Cleveland, so from a fantasy standpoint, this was an upgrade. Jones didn't play poorly for a 24-year-old returning to Triple-A (122 wRC+) and getting his first taste of the majors (93 wRC+), but he is a corner outfielder who has not shown an ability to hit for the necessary game power to pull off that profile. The 12.5 BB% and 25.8 K% he showed at Triple-A would be excellent marks if it came with 25-plus homer power, but Jones managed 11 home runs in 83 games last season. His 14.5 Barrel% and 49.1 Hard% in the majors suggest he could still get to enough power to occupy the strong side of a platoon. The Rockies will probably give significant playing time to Kris Bryant, Randal Grichuk and Charlie Blackmon to start the season, and when injuries or poor performance strike, Jones could be the next man up.
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Smacks first homer
Jones went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Friday's 12-4 win over the Blue Jays.
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Steals first bag of 2024
Jones went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, three runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 10-7 win over the Rays.
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Dropped to fifth amidst slump
Jones will start in left field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.
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Returns to action Monday
Jones (knee) will start in left field and bat second for the Rockies in Monday's Cactus League game versus the Brewers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
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Knee injury minor
Jones said Sunday his right knee injury appears to be minor, and he should be good to go for Thursday's Opening Day matchup with the Diamondbacks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
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