Sal Frelick Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 8" / 185 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/19/2000 (24)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- Boston College
Sal Frelick Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Sal Frelick News
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick is starting in center field and is batting leadoff again on Tuesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins and right-hander Louie Varland. Frelick was on the bench for the season opener last Thursday against a left-hander, but since then he's started and hit leadoff in three straight games. It's good news for Frelick when the Brewers face right-handed pitchers, although he's off to a slow start at the plate through two games played, going 1-for-9 with a stolen base and a run scored. The 23-year-old also worked on the infield in spring training and could be an option for the Brew Crew at second or third base on occasion in 2024 given all of the team's outfield options. Frelick isn't a bad DFS play on days he's hitting leadoff against a right-hander.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg writes that it seems like the Milwaukee Brewers are intent on outfielder Sal Frelick being the primary third baseman against right-handers this year. Frelick hasn't seen much action at the hot corner in Cactus League games, but he's shown in drills in camp that he's gotten more comfortable at the position and is very fluid and smooth drifting to the ball. RotoBaller has Frelick ranked as the No. 65 fantasy outfielder for 2024, but he's going to become more valuable to managers when he gains third base eligibility. It's a move that will make things easier for the team given their crowded outfield picture. The former first-rounder hit .246/.341/.351 with three homers, 24 RBI and seven stolen bases in 57 games in his rookie year in 2023.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick will bat leadoff and play third base in the team's Cactus League opener on Saturday against the San Diego Padres. Given all of the outfield depth that Milwaukee has at the big-league level, the Brewers have had Frelick working out on the infield in camp, and they are going to throw him in there at the hot corner right away to kick things off this weekend. The 23-year-old is an exceptional athlete, but it would still be a bit of a stretch to think that he'll play regularly on the dirt for the Brew Crew in 2024. Frelick hit .246 (47-for-191) with three homers, 24 RBI and seven stolen bases in his first 57 major-league games last year. The former first-rounder takes his walks and doesn't strike out much, giving him upside as an average and runs contributor atop Milwaukee's lineup.
Batting Order
1 | William Contreras |
2 | Willy Adames |
3 | Owen Miller |
4 | Rhys Hoskins |
5 | Blake Perkins |
6 | Joey Ortiz |
7 | Sal Frelick |
8 | Jackson Chourio |
9 | Brice Turang |
Sal Frelick Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | William Contreras |
2 | Willy Adames |
3 | Owen Miller |
4 | Rhys Hoskins |
5 | Blake Perkins |
6 | Joey Ortiz |
7 | Sal Frelick |
8 | Jackson Chourio |
9 | Brice Turang |
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and top prospect Sal Frelick played in 57 MLB games last season. He slashed .246/.341/.351 with 41 hits, 28 walks, and seven stolen bases across 233 plate appearances. Throughout the minors, Frelick was known for his contact-oriented approach, stellar plate discipline, and high BABIP. His skills translated well to the majors, but there is room to grow. For someone whose BABIP typically exceeds .300, it was just .266 in Triple-A and .286 in MLB last year. This suggests that his batted-ball luck could have been more fruitful in 2023. Considering his approach, there is a solid chance of his BABIP and batting average increasing in 2024. At 24 years old, he is expected to get everyday playing time for the Brewers. Milwaukee has tried Frelick out at the hot corner and second base during spring training. He could add one of these infield spots to his position eligibility, increasing his fantasy value. Right now, his NFBC ADP is around 280. ATC projections have him hitting .266/.336/.384 with 131 hits, 49 walks, eight home runs, and 17 stolen bases, making him a solid pick at his current ADP.