Jeff McNeil Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/8/1992 (30)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- Long Beach State
Jeff McNeil Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jeff McNeil News
New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (knee) is back at second base and is hitting seventh on Friday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Bailey Falter. McNeil left Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants early with a left knee contusion after making a sliding catch in left field. The injury obviously wasn't too serious, though, as the 30-year-old is back in the lineup against the division-rival Phillies. McNeil should be returned to starting lineups in season-long leagues, as he's hitting a solid .321/.374/.455 with an .829 OPS, two home runs, 23 RBI, 23 runs scored and two stolen bases in 44 games played.
New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (knee) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He crashed into the wall while trying to catch a foul ball during the fourth inning. He was able to get up on his own, so that's always a good sign. The organization is calling the injury a left knee contusion. He is considered day-to-day, so hopefully he'll be back in the lineup on Friday.
New York Mets utility man Jeff McNeil had another big game Monday night against the San Francisco Giants, going 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, a stolen base, three runs scored, and two RBI. McNeil has just two homers and two steals on the season, but he is one of the premier batting average options available, especially in this depressed offensive environment. His .311/.364/.444 slash line, to go with 21 runs scored and 23 RBI, has made him a major bargain relative to draft day value.
Batting Order
| 1 | Luis Guillorme |
| 2 | Starling Marte |
| 3 | Francisco Lindor |
| 4 | Pete Alonso |
| 5 | Jeff McNeil |
| 6 | Eduardo Escobar |
| 7 | Mark Canha |
| 8 | Dominic Smith |
| 9 | Patrick Mazeika |
Jeff McNeil Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Luis Guillorme |
| 2 | Starling Marte |
| 3 | Francisco Lindor |
| 4 | Pete Alonso |
| 5 | Jeff McNeil |
| 6 | Eduardo Escobar |
| 7 | Mark Canha |
| 8 | Dominic Smith |
| 9 | Patrick Mazeika |
In 2020, Jeff McNeil hit just four home runs over 183 at-bats. Extrapolated over the course of a full 162-game season, it equated to 10-12 HR. This represented a noticeable decline when compared to his 23 HR outburst in 2019. McNeil's overall exit velocity, 2.5% barrel rate, and overall hard-hit rate of 26.5% were well below his career and MLB averages (as well as his 2019 numbers), supporting this decline. Notwithstanding, McNeil remained consistent posting a .311 batting average, a .383 on-base percentage, and 14 doubles in 2020 (after hitting .318 with a .384 OBP and 38 doubles in 2019). While his batting average and OBP were supported by an elite K% and whiff rate, McNeil outperformed his .278 xBA and .325 xwOBA, though similar outperformance in 2019 didn't impact his final 2019 numbers. In 2021, McNeil will again be a stable source of elite hitting with solid RBI and run production at the top of a stacked Mets lineup that now boasts Francisco Lindor. His multi-position eligibility in the outfield, second base, and third base further adds to his fantasy value as an attractive Swiss Army knife for managers. That said, HR expectations should be tempered. McNeil will be a safe bet for a .310 batting average, a .380 OBP, 10-15 HR, 75-85 runs, 70-80 RBI, and 32-40 doubles in 2021. Such production from a consistent, multi-position eligible regular is well worth his ADP of 98 in mixed league formats.
