Michael Conforto Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 3/1/1993 (30)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- Oregon State
Michael Conforto Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Michael Conforto News
San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is playing the outfield in a Cactus League game on Thursday for the first time since 2021. He's officially starting in right field and batting leadoff against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Freddy Peralta. Conforto's shoulder rehab has gone well in spring training, so he'll be a real option for the Giants in right field for the regular season. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger missed all of 2022 after having shoulder surgery, but he appears to be fully healthy now and will be a regular in his first year in the Bay Area. Conforto is tough to project coming off the injury, but he could be a good bet to hit 15 to 20 homers for the Giants and fantasy managers if he can stay healthy.
The San Francisco Giants are expected to be cautious with newly-signed outfielder Michael Conforto this spring, likely playing him as designated hitter for the first two weeks of Cactus League games as he continues to rebuild his throwing arm strength. The 29-year-old missed the entire 2022 season while recovering from shoulder surgery. However, he said his shoulder feels good and the team is hoping to have him ready to start the regular season in the outfield. Conforto presents an interesting fantasy case, as he had several consecutive seasons where he hit at least 27 home runs but had a disappointing 2021 season, which is the last time fantasy managers saw him play. He has a lot to prove, but he could certainly become fantasy relevant again if he is healthy.
The San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year, $36 million deal with free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto on Friday. The Giants lost out on superstar shortstop Carlos Correa this week when they had some concerns about his physical -- he later signed with the New York Mets. Instead, the Giants sign the last marquee free agent on the open market. Conforto, 29, didn't play at all in 2022 after having right shoulder surgery in April, but he should be fully healthy for spring training and can provide some nice power numbers in the Giants outfield if he's healthy. The landing spot isn't ideal for a left-handed power hitter like Conforto, but he does have a career .824 OPS with 132 long balls and 396 RBI in his seven major-league seasons.
Batting Order
| 1 | Wade Jr., L. (L) 1B (10006977) |
| 2 | Conforto, M. (L) LF (10005235) |
| 3 | Flores, W. (R) 3B (10000813) |
| 4 | Pederson, J. (L) LF (10000646) |
| 5 | Yastrzemski, M. (L) CF (10003177) |
| 6 | Estrada, T. (R) 2B (10007322) |
| 7 | Crawford, B. (L) SS (10001130) |
| 8 | Sabol, B. (L) C (10014272) |
| 9 | Pérez, R. (R) C (10000344) |
Michael Conforto Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Wade Jr., L. (L) 1B (10006977) |
| 2 | Conforto, M. (L) LF (10005235) |
| 3 | Flores, W. (R) 3B (10000813) |
| 4 | Pederson, J. (L) LF (10000646) |
| 5 | Yastrzemski, M. (L) CF (10003177) |
| 6 | Estrada, T. (R) 2B (10007322) |
| 7 | Crawford, B. (L) SS (10001130) |
| 8 | Sabol, B. (L) C (10014272) |
| 9 | Pérez, R. (R) C (10000344) |
Following his 2019 breakout, Mets outfielder Michael Conforto delivered another impressive campaign in 2020, despite the small sample size. In 2020, Conforto posted a .322/.412/.927 line with a career-high .927 OPS, nine home runs, and 31 RBI in 202 at-bats. Similar to 2019, most of Conforto's metrics supported his performance, making a repeat in 2021 likely. In 2020, he generated a .284 xBA, a .475 xSLG, and a wOBA of .395 which was in the top six percent of MLB. Although Conforto saw a dip in overall launch angle and exit velocity compared to 2019, the percentage of 100 mph fly balls he hit increased by almost two percent in 2020. In addition, the average exit velocity on his top-5% hardest-hit balls in the air increased by over one mph in 2020. This, combined with an 11% barrel rate in 2020, suggests he will maintain his power production in 2021. Hitting in the middle of an even more potent Mets' lineup which now includes Francisco Lindor, Conforto will again have plenty of counting stat opportunities. With a current ADP of 76, managers should confidently draft Conforto as a second OF who can provide 30 home runs, 90-100 RBI, with some slight batting average regression. When healthy, Conforto is one of the Mets' most consistent offensive producers. 2021 will be no different.
