JJ Bleday Stats

Miami Marlins outfield prospect JJ Bleday has been off to a slow start for Triple-A Jacksonville in 2022. The Marlins first-round pick in 2019, Bleday is now hitless over his last 12 at-bats and has hit a weak .222 batting average with six home runs, 16 RBI, 32 strikeouts and 24 walks. Bleday showed up to spring training having gained 20 pounds in the offseason and it has certainly helped in his power game, but he has struggled outside of that thus far. The former Vanderbilt standout has risen through the Marlins farm system and other than the strikeouts, managers shouldn't be too concerned with plenty of time for him to get adjusted to Triple-A pitching. As long as Bleday could start to lower his strikeout rate and make more contact at the plate, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him get a chance for the Marlins in 2022. For now, he is a name to monitor in redraft leagues and a player to roster in dynasty leagues.

over 1 month ago

Miami Marlins outfield prospect JJ Bleday checked into the team's development camp a few weeks ago at 215 pounds, up nearly 20 pounds from the 195 he weighed at the start of spring training a year ago. "I feel more grounded when I'm a little bit bigger, have more body control," Bleday said. The fourth overall pick in 2019 had an inconsistent first full minor league season in 2021, but he finished as the Arizona Fall League's co-Hitter of the Year. Bleday will most likely start the 2022 season at Triple-A Jacksonville, but he's on the fast track to the big leagues and is certainly a name to know in dynasty/keeper leagues. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter could definitely have 30-homer power with the additional weight and his 6-foot-3 frame.

4 months ago

Miami Marlins top prospect outfielder JJ Bleday started as the designated hitter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run. Bleday was the Marlins first round pick (fourth overall) in the 2019 draft and fared decently in 38 games at the High-A level that season. He did not play in the shortened 2020 season, but Marlins manager Don Mattingly has already said that a 2021 MLB debut for Bleday is possible. He'll almost certainly begin the year in the minor leagues, but could make some big league noise this season if he plays well. He's worth keeping an eye on mid-season in deeper leagues and should already be rostered in dynasty leagues and leagues with minor league spots.

over a year ago