2024 Stats
AVG
.222
HR
3
RBI
10
R
11
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Morel had a solid rookie campaign in 2022 with 16 homers and a .741 OPS in 113 games, but he spent the first month-plus of 2023 in the minors. He caught fire immediately upon being promoted by the Cubs and clubbed nine long balls with a 1.354 OPS while collecting hits in each of his first 13 contests. Morel finished the campaign with a .247/.313/.508 slash line, 26 home runs, 70 RBI and 62 runs despite playing in just 107 games. His strikeout rate improved but was still high at 31.0 percent, and his poor defense led to him seeing most of his time at designated hitter. He played six different positions, but second base was his only spot with more than five appearances besides the outfield, limiting his positional eligibility, and he remains without a clear home in the field. Morel made plenty of hard contact with a 50.0 percent hard-hit rate and 15.5 percent barrel, but the strikeouts make him a bit of a volatile fantasy option, especially since he's yet to put together a full season. Read Past Outlooks
Clobbers grand slam
Morel went 2-for-4 with a grand slam during Tuesday's 5-1 win over San Diego.
ANALYSIS
Morel launched his third homer of 2024 on Tuesday, tagging reliever Stephen Kolek for the grand slam on Kolek's first pitch out of the bullpen. The long ball was Morel's first grand slam of his career. He's now logged a hit in 10 of his 11 games this season and is slashing .326/.370/.605 with an excellent 10.9 percent strikeout rate across 46 plate appearances.
Morel launched his third homer of 2024 on Tuesday, tagging reliever Stephen Kolek for the grand slam on Kolek's first pitch out of the bullpen. The long ball was Morel's first grand slam of his career. He's now logged a hit in 10 of his 11 games this season and is slashing .326/.370/.605 with an excellent 10.9 percent strikeout rate across 46 plate appearances.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+4%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+5%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .752 | 230 | 11 | 30 | .218 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .780 | 690 | 34 | 97 | .247 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .700 | 10 | 1 | 1 | .200 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .664 | 56 | 2 | 9 | .226 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .893 | 101 | 7 | 17 | .250 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .798 | 328 | 19 | 53 | .247 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .627 | 119 | 3 | 12 | .190 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .782 | 306 | 13 | 35 | .251 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+8%
OPS at Home
2024
+18%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | .805 | 447 | 25 | 76 | .254 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .742 | 473 | 20 | 51 | .226 | ||||
| 2024Home | .742 | 24 | 1 | 2 | .273 | ||||
| 2024Away | .629 | 42 | 2 | 8 | .195 | ||||
| 2023Home | .779 | 205 | 13 | 43 | .234 | ||||
| 2023Away | .859 | 224 | 13 | 27 | .260 | ||||
| 2022Home | .837 | 218 | 11 | 31 | .270 | ||||
| 2022Away | .638 | 207 | 5 | 16 | .197 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Christopher Morel 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
0.25BB Rate
4.5%K Rate
18.2%BABIP
.229ISO
.190AVG
.222OBP
.258SLG
.413OPS
.670wOBA
.292Exit Velocity
92.1 mphHard Hit Rate
35.3%Barrels/PA
9.1%Expected BA
.292Expected SLG
.516Sprint Speed
Ground Ball %
45.1%Line Drive %
11.8%Fly Ball %
43.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Event absence not trade related
Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports Morel didn't attend this weekend's Cubs Convention due to a visa issue.
ANALYSIS
GM Jed Hoyer responded to the speculation by saying, "the rumors that [Morel] is not here because of trade stuff is laughable." Morel has been the topic of trade rumors throughout the offseason, but he seems more and more likely to stick with the Cubs the closer spring training gets. The 24-year-old showcased his offensive potential with a .247/.313/.508 slash line and 26 home runs in just 107 games last season, but a 31 percent strikeout rate and poor defense leave him without a clear position.
GM Jed Hoyer responded to the speculation by saying, "the rumors that [Morel] is not here because of trade stuff is laughable." Morel has been the topic of trade rumors throughout the offseason, but he seems more and more likely to stick with the Cubs the closer spring training gets. The 24-year-old showcased his offensive potential with a .247/.313/.508 slash line and 26 home runs in just 107 games last season, but a 31 percent strikeout rate and poor defense leave him without a clear position.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Cubs called Morel up straight from the Double-A level in mid-May. Initially it looked like he might be an NL Rookie of the Year candidate as Morel slashed .273/.343/.503 with nine home runs and seven stolen bases in his first 47 big-league games. Now more than ever, the book is already out on a player by the time they get to the majors, but that may not have been the case with Morel given he skipped the highest level of the minors. The league eventually caught up and in the end Morel struck out in nearly one-third of his plate appearances. Rafael Ortega was non-tendered in the offseason, leaving Morel tentatively atop the depth chart in center field although he will likely jump around the field as he did last season. Morel is 2B and OF eligible in leagues with a 20-game minimum for eligibility and adds third base and shortstop in leagues with a 10-game minimum.
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Goes deep in romp
Morel went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 12-2 win over the Rockies.
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Collects two hits
Morel went 2-for-3 with a run scored during Monday's 5-0 victory over the Rockies.
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Launches three-run homer in win
Morel went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Rangers.
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Paces offense Opening Day
Morel went 2-for-5 with a triple and a run scored in Thursday's 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Rangers.
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In DH spot for opener
Morel will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and cleanup batter in Thursday's season opener versus the Rangers.
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