Heston Kjerstad Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 205 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 2/12/1999 (25)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- Arkansas
Heston Kjerstad Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Heston Kjerstad News
After getting demoted earlier in the week, Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad went back to what he was familiar with and hit a home run for Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. After hitting 10 homers out of the gate for Norfolk, Kjerstad was promoted to the big-league club on April 23. Unfortunately for the 25-year-old, he only got 14 at-bats and had two hits in those at-bats. Kjerstad being sent back down has more to do with getting him everyday at-bats with that not happening at the big-league level. The Top-25 prospect has shown immense power on the farm, but it will likely take an injury or a trade for him to make an impact for managers in redraft leagues as there just is not enough for volume for him at the moment. Managers in dynasty leagues should continue to hold Kjerstad, even if it is not until 2025 that he makes a major impact.
The Baltimore Orioles optioned outfielder Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A ahead of their three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Kjerstad was one of the hottest hitters at Triple-A this season, batting an absurd .349 with 10 home runs and 30 RBI in 21 games. As a result, the Orioles decided to call him up in late April. However, the left-handed slugger didn't see the playing time he deserved upon his promotion and only started four games for Baltimore over the past three weeks. He had just two hits across 17 plate appearances in 2024. The move to send down MLB Pipeline's No. 23 prospect has likely something to do with the team wanting the young outfielder to get more consistent at-bats at the plate. In a corresponding move, the Orioles called up Kyle Stowers from Triple-A Norfolk.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in Saturday's lineup after starting the last three games. As a result, Colton Cowser will shift to center field which opens the door for Heston Kjerstad to start in left field. Mullins has had a disappointing season with a .193/.246/.370 across 36 games and a rough .087/.125/.130 through the start of May. Kjerstad was promoted to the major league roster on April 22 but has not had stable playing time. However, with how Mullins is struggling at the plate, Kjerstad may be given more opportunities. Kjerstad is worth inserting in your DFS lineup as he will face Ryne Nelson who enters Saturday's game with a 5.23 ERA.
Batting Order
1 | Jordan Westburg |
2 | Adley Rutschman |
3 | Ryan Mountcastle |
4 | Gunnar Henderson |
5 | Anthony Santander |
6 | Jorge Mateo |
7 | Colton Cowser |
8 | James McCann |
9 | Cedric Mullins |
Heston Kjerstad Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Jordan Westburg |
2 | Adley Rutschman |
3 | Ryan Mountcastle |
4 | Gunnar Henderson |
5 | Anthony Santander |
6 | Jorge Mateo |
7 | Colton Cowser |
8 | James McCann |
9 | Cedric Mullins |