Alex Kirilloff
26-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.215
HR
5
RBI
19
R
20
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After two seasons limited by wrist injuries, Kirilloff finally put together a productive season in the majors that could cement him as the starting first basement - if he can stay healthy. Kirilloff's season started slow as he didn't reach the majors until May as he worked his way back from August 2022 wrist surgery. He hit .270 with 11 home runs and a .793 OPS despite missing five weeks with a right shoulder strain. He aggravated the injury in the playoffs and had offseason surgery to repair the labrum in his right (non-throwing) shoulder. He's expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Kiriloff showed decent power as both his .173 ISO and above-average Sweet Spot % (40.2%) were encouraging despite worries the wrist issues may have permanently sapped his power. He had limited exposure to left-handed pitching (56 PA) as he may limited to platoon duty until he gets more experience. He'll also need to improve his fielding as he's not a strong glove in the outfield and struggled at first base (a key error in the playoffs). He's shown enough promise in the minors and has a high enough pedigree (2016 first-round draft pick) that he could take a big leap if healthy. Read Past Outlooks
Out against right-hander
Kirilloff is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Pittsburgh.
ANALYSIS
Right-hander Mitch Keller will be toeing the slab for the Pirates, but the left-handed hitting Kirilloff nonetheless finds himself beginning this one on the bench. Trevor Larnach is in left field and Jose Miranda will be the designated hitter for the Twins.
Right-hander Mitch Keller will be toeing the slab for the Pirates, but the left-handed hitting Kirilloff nonetheless finds himself beginning this one on the bench. Trevor Larnach is in left field and Jose Miranda will be the designated hitter for the Twins.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+59%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+67%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .484 | 94 | 2 | 7 | .141 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .770 | 546 | 17 | 74 | .268 | ||||
2024vs Left | .417 | 8 | 0 | 1 | .167 | ||||
2024vs Right | .698 | 158 | 5 | 18 | .217 | ||||
2023vs Left | .482 | 56 | 2 | 6 | .125 | ||||
2023vs Right | .858 | 263 | 9 | 35 | .300 | ||||
2022vs Left | .500 | 30 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
2022vs Right | .680 | 125 | 3 | 21 | .267 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+24%
OPS on Road
2024
+27%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .651 | 324 | 9 | 38 | .212 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .810 | 316 | 10 | 43 | .290 | ||||
2024Home | .603 | 81 | 3 | 8 | .164 | ||||
2024Away | .766 | 85 | 2 | 11 | .263 | ||||
2023Home | .735 | 157 | 6 | 21 | .234 | ||||
2023Away | .849 | 162 | 5 | 20 | .306 | ||||
2022Home | .548 | 86 | 0 | 9 | .218 | ||||
2022Away | .774 | 69 | 3 | 12 | .288 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Alex Kirilloff 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
0.30BB Rate
7.9%K Rate
26.1%BABIP
.262ISO
.196AVG
.216OBP
.279SLG
.412OPS
.691wOBA
.300Exit Velocity
91.3 mphHard Hit Rate
40.7%Barrels/PA
7.2%Expected BA
.220Expected SLG
.430Sprint Speed
24.3 ft/secGround Ball %
46.3%Line Drive %
13.9%Fly Ball %
39.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Potential trade chip?
Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reported Tuesday that Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said the organization has received trade interest for their left-handed corner outfielders, which could include Kirilloff.
ANALYSIS
Kirilloff has primarily played first base this year, but he's still made 21 appearances in the corner outfield and saw more of his action there over the previous two seasons. The 25-year-old's start to the campaign was delayed by a wrist injury -- which also bothered him in 2022 -- but he has a .282/.371/.465 slash line in 66 games since debuting in early May. The Twins' pitching has been far more of a strength than their bats this season, so the organization is unlikely to part easily with one of its better hitters, especially since he's under team control for at least three more years.
Kirilloff has primarily played first base this year, but he's still made 21 appearances in the corner outfield and saw more of his action there over the previous two seasons. The 25-year-old's start to the campaign was delayed by a wrist injury -- which also bothered him in 2022 -- but he has a .282/.371/.465 slash line in 66 games since debuting in early May. The Twins' pitching has been far more of a strength than their bats this season, so the organization is unlikely to part easily with one of its better hitters, especially since he's under team control for at least three more years.
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The 2016 first-round draft pick and top prospect has shown flashes of being a productive regular with the bat, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy amid continued wrist issues. His 2022 season ended in July due to a ligament tear in his right wrist that required season-ending surgery. He had soreness in the same wrist in spring training and it required a cortisone shot. When he returned from the injured list, he hit just .172 with a walk and 12 strikeouts over 10 games and was sent to the minors. He then hit .379 with eight homers and a 1.158 OPS in 24 games at Triple-A. Back in the majors in June, he hit .270 with a .715 OPS over 34 games before another setback with his wrist. He decided to have undergo season-ending ulnar shortening surgery, which he hopes will provide a more permanent fit. Amid all the wrist issues, Kiriloff struggled to hit for the sort of power in the majors that many projected during his prospect days, as he owns a .398 slugging percentage over 387 career big-league plate appearances. He also took a step back with just a 3.2 BB% and .282 xwOBA, but it may be hard to read too much into his numbers given his health. Kirilloff is not a speed threat, nor a strong defender at first base or the outfield corners, so he may be have trouble staying in the lineup if his wrist issues continue to suppress his power. If healthy, his minor league pedigree and 2021 underlying numbers (12.8 Barrel%, 43.9 HardHit%) suggest he can be an impact hitter.
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Sitting against lefty
Kirilloff isn't in the Twins' lineup Wednesday against the Yankees.
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On bench versus lefty
Kirilloff is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Astros.
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Heads to bench Thursday
Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.
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Takes seat against lefty
Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Kansas City.
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Bat finally heating up
Kirilloff went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead three-run homer and an additional run scored in Saturday's victory over the Rangers.
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