Nolan Gorman
24-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.200
HR
7
RBI
18
R
16
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Gorman hit 14 homers with a .720 OPS in 89 games as a rookie in 2022, and he took a step forward last season with 27 home runs, 76 RBI and a .236/.328/.478 line in 119 contests. He missed some time due to back issues and finished the season on the IL due to a hamstring strain, but he should be healthy by spring training. Gorman improved his walk rate to 11.5 percent and also cut his strikeout rate a tick, but his 31.9 percent figure is still unsightly. He made 75 starts at second base and 12 at third but is a subpar defender, which could line him up for more time at designated hitter (where he made 27 starts). Gorman appears to have settled in against big-league pitching despite the heavy swing-and-miss in his stroke, and he's done so with a sustainable .298 BABIP. He should open 2024 with a regular spot in the Cardinals' lineup and certainly has upside if he's able to make a bit more contact, though that shouldn't be the expectation since his issues with strikeouts have persisted through the minors.. Read Past Outlooks
Heads to bench Sunday
Gorman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Gorman has homered in back-to-back games, but the strikeouts are piling up. He's struck out 10 times in his last 16 at-bats, bringing his K-rate to 35 percent through 157 plate appearances this season. Brendan Donovan will start at second base Sunday as Alec Burleson takes over in left field and Matt Carpenter starts at DH.
Gorman has homered in back-to-back games, but the strikeouts are piling up. He's struck out 10 times in his last 16 at-bats, bringing his K-rate to 35 percent through 157 plate appearances this season. Brendan Donovan will start at second base Sunday as Alec Burleson takes over in left field and Matt Carpenter starts at DH.
Batting Stats
Loading Batting Stats...
2024
2023
2022
2020
Minor League Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Batting Game Log...
Batting Order Slot Breakdown
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
10
6
3
7
5
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
2
2
2
Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+7%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+41%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Since 2022vs Left | .717 | 159 | 5 | 20 | .221 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .764 | 776 | 43 | 109 | .228 | ||||
2024vs Left | .533 | 50 | 1 | 5 | .159 | ||||
2024vs Right | .753 | 108 | 6 | 13 | .219 | ||||
2023vs Left | .840 | 86 | 4 | 13 | .260 | ||||
2023vs Right | .798 | 378 | 23 | 63 | .231 | ||||
2022vs Left | .664 | 23 | 0 | 2 | .211 | ||||
2022vs Right | .725 | 290 | 14 | 33 | .227 | ||||
More Splits→ | View More Split Stats |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+14%
OPS at Home
2024
+48%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Since 2022Home | .807 | 442 | 26 | 76 | .242 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .710 | 493 | 22 | 53 | .213 | ||||
2024Home | .847 | 63 | 6 | 12 | .211 | ||||
2024Away | .572 | 95 | 1 | 6 | .193 | ||||
2023Home | .898 | 219 | 14 | 46 | .274 | ||||
2023Away | .724 | 245 | 13 | 30 | .204 | ||||
2022Home | .672 | 160 | 6 | 18 | .212 | ||||
2022Away | .773 | 153 | 8 | 17 | .241 | ||||
More Splits→ | View More Split Stats |
Stat Review
How does Nolan Gorman 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
0.32BB Rate
11.4%K Rate
35.4%BABIP
.273ISO
.193AVG
.200OBP
.291SLG
.393OPS
.684wOBA
.302Exit Velocity
86.2 mphHard Hit Rate
27.4%Barrels/PA
7.6%Expected BA
.231Expected SLG
.451Sprint Speed
21.7 ft/secGround Ball %
32.1%Line Drive %
26.2%Fly Ball %
41.7%Prospect Rankings History
Advanced Batting Stats
Loading Advanced Batting Stats...
Additional Stats
Games By Position
Defensive Stats
Loading Games Played by Position...
Batted Ball Stats
Loading Batted Ball Stats...
Stats Vs Upcoming Pitchers
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Nolan Gorman See More
The potent Atlanta Braves lineup has underperformed thus far in May, but with seven games this week Todd Zola projects them to break out in his Weekly Hitter Rankings.
Juan Soto has six games against right-handers this week, and he’s a player to keep an eye on. Todd Zola steps in the box for the Weekly Hitter Rankings.
Thursday's top MLB DFS plays on FanDuel include the multi-talented Elly De La Cruz as the Reds host the Diamondbacks.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Gaining interest on trade market
Gorman, who ended the 2023 season sidelined by a hamstring injury, is drawing trade interest from other teams this winter, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Woo notes that the Cardinals "would prefer to hang on to" the 23-year-old slugger, but he could wind up being an attractive trade chip in their quest to secure a new starting pitcher or two. Gorman delivered an .805 OPS with 27 home runs and 76 RBI over 119 games this past season for St. Louis while showing improved defense at second base. He is under club control through 2028.
Woo notes that the Cardinals "would prefer to hang on to" the 23-year-old slugger, but he could wind up being an attractive trade chip in their quest to secure a new starting pitcher or two. Gorman delivered an .805 OPS with 27 home runs and 76 RBI over 119 games this past season for St. Louis while showing improved defense at second base. He is under club control through 2028.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Gorman was promoted for his MLB debut in May and had a solid rookie campaign for St. Louis with 14 home runs and a .720 OPS in 89 games. Strikeouts were an issue at times in the minors and that remained true at the big-league level with a 32.9 percent strikeout rate. His 9.0 percent walk rate and .194 ISO were solid, but he'll need to cut down on the swings and misses to have some staying power in the Cardinals' lineup. He's likely to open 2023 as a bench bat/utility player with Brendan Donovan the favorite to start at second base, but Gorman could also split playing time at designated hitter with Juan Yepez. Gorman could be the odd man out if St. Louis makes any infield/DH additions in free agency, so his fantasy outlook is limited at best to begin the campaign.
More Fantasy News
Homers in back-to-back games
Gorman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two total runs scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Swats homer in win
Gorman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-6 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Day off Wednesday
Gorman isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Homers off bench Friday
Gorman hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat during Friday's 11-2 loss to the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Sitting versus left-hander
Gorman is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest with the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.