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๐ Unveiling the Breakout Star: Get Acquainted with the New Phenom – Tyler O’Neill! ๐ฑ๐ฅ Don’t Miss the Jaw-Dropping Introduction That Will Leave You in Awe! ๐โพ #TylerONeillDebut #RisingStarAlert
Who is Tyler OโNeill, and where did he come from? He hails from the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Red Sox acquired him due to a surplus in their outfield. The Cardinals were eager to part ways with him, and the Red Sox made the move by trading two minor leaguers โ Nick Robertson, a reliever from the Kikรฉ Hernandez trade, and Victor Santos, a 23-year-old pitcher with a nearly 5 ERA last year at AA Portland.
What position does he play? Tyler OโNeill is an outfielder.
Is he any good? While some may get excited about the prospect of adding a right-handed power bat with 30-homer and .350+ OBP potential, a closer look at Tyler OโNeill’s recent performances reveals some concerns. Although he had an exceptional 2021 season, hitting 34 home runs and playing Gold Glove defense, his subsequent seasons were marked by struggles, injuries, and a high strikeout rate (31%).
In 2022, OโNeill faced a significant dip in performance, hitting .195/.256/.297 and enduring three separate trips to the IL for different injuries. The following year mirrored his struggles, resulting in a final line of .231/.312/.403 with 9 home runs and 67 strikeouts in just 72 games. Despite these challenges, OโNeill’s advanced metrics, such as xwOBA, suggested that he might have faced some bad luck on batted balls, potentially indicating better performance than his statistics reflect.
Show me a cool highlight. While recent seasons have been challenging for Tyler O’Neill, this video from two years ago, titled “Tyler O’Neill is the next MLB superstar,” showcases some of his exciting moments. It’s a reminder of his potential.
Whatโs his role on the 2024 Red Sox? Determining OโNeill’s role on the 2024 Red Sox is challenging at this point. He could potentially replace Alex Verdugo as the everyday right fielder, given his tools and ability to play a solid right field at Fenway. However, considering his recent struggles against right-handed pitchers, it might be unlikely for him to secure a full-time role right after Spring Training. OโNeill could also serve as a replacement for Rob Refsnyder, functioning as a fourth outfielder who starts against lefties and provides defensive support. Alternatively, he might see more time in left field, allowing Masataka Yoshida to spend more time as the DH. The competition among OโNeill, Yoshida, Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Refsnyder for outfield roles could lead to further trades as the team determines how the outfield will shape up.
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