"It feels hard to believe, but Fraley is already 30 years old. He debuted when he was 24, but he didn't get substantial playing time until he was 26. He's spent the last few seasons being a competent fourth outfielder, but he wasn't able to quite break through with Atlanta this season, and was lost on waivers early this offseason."
"His overall career line currently sits at .248/.333/.402 making him basically the most major-league averagest hitter. He hits for a decent average, takes a few walks, and knocks a few out of the park. Even better, he steals bases pretty frequently, nabbing more than 20 stolen bases in both 2023 and 2024. And the lefty can variously play each outfield position."
A long-bearded observer admires Jake Fraley's beard and notes similar hair color but less fullness. Fraley debuted at 24 and reached regular playing time at 26, establishing himself as a competent fourth outfielder. Atlanta claimed him after the Reds DFA'd him, absorbing the remainder of his $3.13 million salary and briefly using him in the outfield mix. His career line is .248/.333/.402 with over 20 stolen bases in both 2023 and 2024, the ability to play all outfield positions, and three seasons of xwOBA overperformance. He is ineffective versus lefties (career 46 wRC+) and projects as a platoon bench piece.
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