Jeff McNeil Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/8/1992 (31)
- Experience
- 6
- College
- Long Beach State
Jeff McNeil Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jeff McNeil News
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (biceps) is making his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday night versus the St. Louis Cardinals, starting at second base and batting cleanup. The Mets have held McNeil out of big-league spring training action up to this point as he was dealing with left-biceps soreness earlier in camp that was related to the partial tear of his UCL from last year. The 31-year-old left-handed hitter will continue to serve as New York's starting second baseman, which gives him fantasy value in mixed leagues, but outside of a solid batting average floor, McNeil doesn't contribute all that much. McNeil is ranked as RotoBaller's No. 29 fantasy second baseman after slashing a disappointing .270/.333/.378 with 10 home runs, 55 RBI, 10 steals and 75 runs scored in 585 at-bats in 2023.
New York Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (biceps) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday after missing time due to left biceps discomfort. McNeil will play five innings in a minor league game on Sunday in preparation for his debut on Tuesday. He is expected to be ready for opening day on March 28th when the Mets host the Milwaukee Brewers. The 31-year-old looks to continue to be an important piece to the Mets' lineup after a down year, by his standards, in 2023. He'll look to improve on his .270/.333/.378 slash line from last season and is projected for a .280/.341/.394 slash line in 2024. With a current ADP of 255.7, McNeil will likely only provide value to fantasy managers in deeper leagues.
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (biceps) could play in a Grapefruit League game by Sunday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. If he doesn't play by Sunday, McNeil should play in a game by next Tuesday. The 31-year-old is scheduled to play defense on Thursday in a minor-league game before facing live pitching in a batting practice session on Friday. The Mets have slow-played McNeil in camp this spring due to issues associated with the partial tear of his UCL that he suffered last year. McNeil is expected to be ready by Opening Day, but his elbow/biceps issue should be a concern after the poor quality of contact he displayed in 2023. He still makes a lot of contact and rarely strikes out, but McNeil doesn't offer much more than a solid batting average in fantasy.
Batting Order
1 | Brandon Nimmo |
2 | Francisco Lindor |
3 | Pete Alonso |
4 | Jeff McNeil |
5 | Starling Marte |
6 | DJ Stewart |
7 | Francisco Alvarez |
8 | Brett Baty |
9 | Harrison Bader |
Jeff McNeil Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Brandon Nimmo |
2 | Francisco Lindor |
3 | Pete Alonso |
4 | Jeff McNeil |
5 | Starling Marte |
6 | DJ Stewart |
7 | Francisco Alvarez |
8 | Brett Baty |
9 | Harrison Bader |
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil had a league-average season at the plate in the 2023 campaign and posted some scary underlying metrics in the process. The 31-year-old hit .270 with 10 homers and 10 stolen bases across 156 games, a solid campaign. At the same time, he ranked in the eighth percentile or worse in xSLG, average exit velocity, barrel rate, and hard-hit rate. He has an elite eye at the plate and excellent bat-handling skills but very, very little power. His .108 isolated power in 2023 ranked 127th of 134 qualified hitters last season. Power has never been McNeil's bread and butter but ATC projections of eight home runs, six stolen bases, 64 runs, and 55 RBI in the 2024 season leave plenty to be desired. Even with a lack of reliable second-base options behind him, McNeil's 316.96 ADP still seems rich for a player relying solely on batting average.