Lane Thomas
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.192
HR
2
RBI
10
R
5
SB
8
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas took another improbable step forward last season, finishing as one of 19 MLB players to go 20-20 in 2023 while also surpassing the century mark in runs scored. It all added up to just a 109 wRC+ and 2.7 fWAR across 682 plate appearances, as Thomas' middling on-base percentage and defensive metrics dinged him. Traded twice earlier in his career, including in exchange for Jon Lester in 2021, Thomas was a popular name at the trade deadline, but Washington surprised many by holding onto the outfielder. While last season may very well go down as his career year, the Nationals clearly believe in the late bloomer's production. His low walk rate and issues with same-side pitching could catch up to him in time, but Thomas should be expected to be in the lineup every day under manager Dave Martinez to begin 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Three-hit day includes home run
Thomas went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and three RBI during Sunday's 7-6 loss to Oakland.
ANALYSIS
Thomas collected a home run and two singles, with each hit driving in a run for the Nationals as he drove in half of their six runs on the day. Thomas has struggled to start the season with eight hitless efforts among 15 games played and only one hit in his previous 17 at-bats prior to Sunday. However, Sunday marked his second home run, second three-hit effort and fourth multi-hit performance of the season.
Thomas collected a home run and two singles, with each hit driving in a run for the Nationals as he drove in half of their six runs on the day. Thomas has struggled to start the season with eight hitless efforts among 15 games played and only one hit in his previous 17 at-bats prior to Sunday. However, Sunday marked his second home run, second three-hit effort and fourth multi-hit performance of the season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+22%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+106%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .838 | 424 | 18 | 53 | .292 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .685 | 886 | 29 | 95 | .233 | ||||
2024vs Left | .774 | 30 | 1 | 3 | .296 | ||||
2024vs Right | .376 | 50 | 1 | 7 | .130 | ||||
2023vs Left | .948 | 192 | 9 | 28 | .331 | ||||
2023vs Right | .719 | 490 | 19 | 58 | .242 | ||||
2022vs Left | .743 | 202 | 8 | 22 | .253 | ||||
2022vs Right | .682 | 346 | 9 | 30 | .234 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+1%
OPS at Home
2024
+15%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .740 | 605 | 22 | 66 | .254 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .730 | 705 | 25 | 82 | .250 | ||||
2024Home | .573 | 26 | 0 | 1 | .227 | ||||
2024Away | .498 | 54 | 2 | 9 | .176 | ||||
2023Home | .887 | 325 | 15 | 51 | .312 | ||||
2023Away | .689 | 357 | 13 | 35 | .227 | ||||
2022Home | .567 | 254 | 7 | 14 | .181 | ||||
2022Away | .825 | 294 | 10 | 38 | .293 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Lane Thomas compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.38BB Rate
7.5%K Rate
20.0%BABIP
.214ISO
.082AVG
.192OBP
.250SLG
.274OPS
.524wOBA
.238Exit Velocity
89.6 mphHard Hit Rate
27.6%Barrels/PA
3.8%Expected BA
.240Expected SLG
.373Sprint Speed
23.7 ft/secGround Ball %
29.3%Line Drive %
24.1%Fly Ball %
46.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Disagreement over value
Hurting the chances of a trade of Thomas is the fact that the Nationals view him as an everyday player, while interested parties are looking at him as a platoon player, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas has always hit lefties better and those splits have been even more pronounced this season, as he has a 1.054 OPS against southpaws versus a .711 OPS against righties. If contenders are viewing him merely as a platoon bat, it's unlikely they'd be willing to give up what it would take to acquire him, especially since he's under team control through 2025.
Thomas has always hit lefties better and those splits have been even more pronounced this season, as he has a 1.054 OPS against southpaws versus a .711 OPS against righties. If contenders are viewing him merely as a platoon bat, it's unlikely they'd be willing to give up what it would take to acquire him, especially since he's under team control through 2025.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thomas revitalized his career in Washington with an .853 OPS in 45 games after he was acquired at the 2021 trade deadline, and he followed up with a solid campaign last year. He saw significant playing time in all three outfield spots and posted a 96 wRC+ with 17 home runs, 52 RBI, 62 runs and eight steals in 146 games. Thomas' numbers don't jump off the page, but he was a decent lineup piece for a Nationals team that is now in a full rebuild after shipping Juan Soto to the Padres. The RBI and run totals are likely to be stunted by Washington's weak lineup, but Thomas could be a depth option for fantasy managers in 2023, as he should receive plenty of playing time if he continues to put up similar numbers.
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Homers in three-hit effort
Thomas went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Monday's 8-1 win against the Giants.
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Another multi-steal day
Thomas went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three stolen bases during Sunday's game against the Phillies.
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Swipes two bags, plates three
Thomas went 1-for-4 with three RBI and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Reds.
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Running wild this spring
Thomas went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
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Avoids arbitration
The Nationals and Thomas avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.45 million contract Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
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