Nick Solak Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 9" / 185 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/11/1995 (29)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- Louisville
Nick Solak Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Nick Solak News
The Seattle Mariners and free-agent second baseman Nick Solak reportedly signed a minor-league contract Tuesday, per FanSided.com's Robert Murray. The deal includes an invite to spring training. The 29-year-old only appeared in two big-league games in 2023 but had his best stint with Triple-A Gwinnett, where he slashed .272/.364/.444 in 173 plate appearances. At this point, Solak has a long way to go before meriting fantasy attention.
The Detroit Tigers claimed outfielder Nick Solak off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo. In a corresponding move to make room for Solak on the 40-man roster, the team moved right-hander Spencer Turnbull (neck) to the 60-day injured list. Solak heads to the Tigers after being designated for assignment by Atlanta earlier this week. The 28-year-old only played in one game for the Braves this year and didn't have an official plate appearance. In 38 contests for Triple-A Gwinnett, he hit .272 (41-for-151) with eight doubles, six home runs, 28 RBI and 23 runs scored. Solak is a career .252 hitter in five big-league seasons with 21 homers, 93 RBI and 19 stolen bases. He'll have a better shot at playing in the majors in Detroit, but he's still off the fantasy radar.
The Atlanta Braves claimed outfielder Nick Solak off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. It comes after the White Sox designated Solak for assignment on Sunday. The 28-year-old had a promising rookie season with the Texas Rangers in 2019, when he batted .293 with five home runs and 17 RBI in 33 games, but he has struggled to hit major-league pitching since. In his four seasons with Texas, Solak slashed .252/.327/.372 with a .700 OPS, 21 home runs, 93 RBI, 19 stolen bases and 117 runs scored in 253 games played. For now, Solak will represent outfield depth in the Braves organization at the minor-league level. He can continue being ignored in fantasy.
Batting Order
1 | J.P. Crawford |
2 | Josh Rojas |
3 | Cal Raleigh |
4 | Dominic Canzone |
5 | Luke Raley |
6 | Seby Zavala |
7 | Cade Marlowe |
8 | Brian Anderson |
9 | Ryan Bliss |
Nick Solak Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | J.P. Crawford |
2 | Josh Rojas |
3 | Cal Raleigh |
4 | Dominic Canzone |
5 | Luke Raley |
6 | Seby Zavala |
7 | Cade Marlowe |
8 | Brian Anderson |
9 | Ryan Bliss |
Nick Solak has an opportunity to break out in the 2021 season. He's always been known for his above-average hitting skills, but Solak's defense has been considered a liability. He's played in the outfield, and at first, second and third base in his brief two-year career. However, he's expected to start the 2021 season as the Rangers' starting second baseman, a position that Solak has acknowledged he's the most comfortable playing. That comfort level as well as his overall skillset should help him elevate his game. With anticipated everyday ABs, Solak could finally reach his full potential at the plate as a big-league hitter and bounce back from a subpar 2020 offensive season. He posted a pedestrian .268/.326/.344 slash line last season and his power numbers took an especially big hit. However, while he posted a below-average 4.7 barrel rate, he showed marked improvement in exit velocity, maximum exit velocity, launch angle and hard hit rate. At his core, he's a disciplined, above-average contact hitter (82.1 contact rate in 2020) who possesses a blend of power and speed (91st percentile). With Solak's early preseason 182 ADP, you should be able to grab him in the 16th round of typical 12-team fantasy baseball drafts. His multi-position eligibility (2B/OF) adds to his fantasy value and makes him a player who could potentially outperform his ADP. Look for Solak to provide fantasy managers with an above-average batting average and at least 15 home run and 15 stolen base production this season. As a 26-year-old "late bloomer", his upside and potential for continued development make him a player to target in dynasty leagues as well.