Lane Thomas
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.188
HR
2
RBI
10
R
7
SB
11
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas took another improbable step forward last season, finishing as one of 19 MLB players to go 20-20 in 2023 while also surpassing the century mark in runs scored. It all added up to just a 109 wRC+ and 2.7 fWAR across 682 plate appearances, as Thomas' middling on-base percentage and defensive metrics dinged him. Traded twice earlier in his career, including in exchange for Jon Lester in 2021, Thomas was a popular name at the trade deadline, but Washington surprised many by holding onto the outfielder. While last season may very well go down as his career year, the Nationals clearly believe in the late bloomer's production. His low walk rate and issues with same-side pitching could catch up to him in time, but Thomas should be expected to be in the lineup every day under manager Dave Martinez to begin 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Reinstated from IL
Thomas (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Victor Robles was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Thomas has been out since late April with a Grade 2 MCL sprain, but he is now ready to roll following a four-game rehab stint with Double-A Harrisburg. Thomas mostly struggled over the first few weeks before landing on the IL, slashing .184/.250/.253 with two homers and 11 steals, but he should immediately slot back in as the starting right fielder for Washington.
Victor Robles was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Thomas has been out since late April with a Grade 2 MCL sprain, but he is now ready to roll following a four-game rehab stint with Double-A Harrisburg. Thomas mostly struggled over the first few weeks before landing on the IL, slashing .184/.250/.253 with two homers and 11 steals, but he should immediately slot back in as the starting right fielder for Washington.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+23%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+97%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .840 | 428 | 18 | 53 | .294 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .682 | 903 | 29 | 95 | .231 | ||||
2024vs Left | .802 | 34 | 1 | 3 | .323 | ||||
2024vs Right | .407 | 67 | 1 | 7 | .131 | ||||
2023vs Left | .948 | 192 | 9 | 28 | .331 | ||||
2023vs Right | .719 | 490 | 19 | 58 | .242 | ||||
2022vs Left | .743 | 202 | 8 | 22 | .253 | ||||
2022vs Right | .682 | 346 | 9 | 30 | .234 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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Even Split
2024
+11%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .731 | 621 | 22 | 66 | .251 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .734 | 710 | 25 | 82 | .252 | ||||
2024Home | .504 | 42 | 0 | 1 | .194 | ||||
2024Away | .560 | 59 | 2 | 9 | .196 | ||||
2023Home | .887 | 325 | 15 | 51 | .312 | ||||
2023Away | .689 | 357 | 13 | 35 | .227 | ||||
2022Home | .567 | 254 | 7 | 14 | .181 | ||||
2022Away | .825 | 294 | 10 | 38 | .293 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Lane Thomas 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
0.38BB Rate
7.9%K Rate
20.8%BABIP
.229ISO
.087AVG
.196OBP
.257SLG
.283OPS
.540wOBA
.245Exit Velocity
89.0 mphHard Hit Rate
29.2%Barrels/PA
3.8%Expected BA
.240Expected SLG
.361Sprint Speed
23.7 ft/secGround Ball %
33.3%Line Drive %
22.2%Fly Ball %
44.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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Possible target for Blue Jays
Thomas, who is on the injured list with an MCL sprain, was listed as a possible trade target for the Blue Jays by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca.
ANALYSIS
No major trades are likely to happen anytime soon, especially for Thomas given the injury, but the outfielder could end up on the block again this summer after the Nationals elected to hold onto him last year. The 28-year-old was off to a poor start prior to the injury with a .184/.250/.253 through 22 games, but he's still likely to be a popular trade candidate this summer, assuming he's healthy, after he posted a .783 OPS last season.
No major trades are likely to happen anytime soon, especially for Thomas given the injury, but the outfielder could end up on the block again this summer after the Nationals elected to hold onto him last year. The 28-year-old was off to a poor start prior to the injury with a .184/.250/.253 through 22 games, but he's still likely to be a popular trade candidate this summer, assuming he's healthy, after he posted a .783 OPS last season.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thomas revitalized his career in Washington with an .853 OPS in 45 games after he was acquired at the 2021 trade deadline, and he followed up with a solid campaign last year. He saw significant playing time in all three outfield spots and posted a 96 wRC+ with 17 home runs, 52 RBI, 62 runs and eight steals in 146 games. Thomas' numbers don't jump off the page, but he was a decent lineup piece for a Nationals team that is now in a full rebuild after shipping Juan Soto to the Padres. The RBI and run totals are likely to be stunted by Washington's weak lineup, but Thomas could be a depth option for fantasy managers in 2023, as he should receive plenty of playing time if he continues to put up similar numbers.
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Plays nine innings Thursday
Thomas (knee) went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts for Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday while playing all nine innings in right field.
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Could be activated Friday
Thomas (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Rehab stint coming soon
Thomas (knee) could start his rehab assignment next week, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Runs bases Wednesday
Thomas (knee) ran the bases Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Taking batting practice
Thomas (knee) will take full batting practice on the field Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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