Hunter
Dozier
1B · Very poor
- PAL
- 10
- WAR
- -1.0
- HR
- 12
2022№ 272 / 277
Hunter Dozier
#171B
Biography
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 100 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- September 12, 2016
- Born
- August 22, 1991 (35)
- Birthplace
- Wichita Falls, TX, USA
- Nickname
- Bulldoz
- Draft
- 2013
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kansas City Royals | 29 | 82 | 15 | 2 | 9 | .183 | .558 |
| 2022 | Kansas City Royals | 129 | 462 | 109 | 12 | 41 | .236 | .679 |
| 2021 | Kansas City Royals | 144 | 487 | 105 | 16 | 54 | .216 | .679 |
| 2020 | Kansas City Royals | 44 | 158 | 36 | 6 | 12 | .228 | .736 |
| 2019 | Kansas City Royals | 139 | 523 | 146 | 26 | 84 | .279 | .870 |
| 2018 | Kansas City Royals | 102 | 362 | 83 | 11 | 34 | .229 | .673 |
| 2016 | Kansas City Royals | 8 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .211 | .549 |
| Career totals | 595 | 2093 | 498 | 73 | 235 | .238 | .725 | |
Hunter Dozier: our analysis
2022 season: .236 AVG, .292 OBP, .387 SLG, 12 HR, 41 RBI, 4 SB. WAR -1.0 (272nd of 277) · PAL 10, very poor.
In 2022, Hunter Dozier, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 10 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -1.0 ranks 272nd among 277 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, defense (7, among the weakest in the league) and speed (19, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), no component is positive; the costliest: fielding (-6.7).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 2 in 2021 to 10; his WAR, though, went from -0.9 to -1.0.
Advanced stats, 2022 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
88
wOBA
.298
xwOBA
.306
OPS
.679
AVG
.236
OBP
.292
HR
12
RBI
41
SB
4
PA
500
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-1.0
80% of cases: -1.1 to 2.0
Home runs
12
2022 WAR
-1.0
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (-2)
- 2021-0.9 WAR · -1.0 per full season
- 2022-1.0 WAR · -1.2 per full season
Outlook, age included
-2 · 30 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
58
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 65
- POW
- Power
- 74
- EYE
- Eye
- 64
- SPD
- Speed
- 72
- FLD
- Fielding
- 56
- DUR
- Durability
- 76
- EX
- Experience
- 71
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
88.5 mi/h
43th percentile
Max exit velocity
110.7 mi/h
45th percentile
Barrels
7.7 %
51th percentile
Hard-hit
38.5 %
44th percentile
xBA
.242
45th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
27.9 pi/s
64th percentile
Outs above average
-6
15th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | KC | -1.0 | 10 | 58 | 88.5 | 110.7 | 7.7 | 38.5 | .242 |
| 2021 | KC | -0.9 | 2 | 62 | 89.9 | 113.0 | 8.8 | 42.2 | .219 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | @ CLE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .236 |
| Oct 1 | @ CLE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .238 |
| Sep 29 | @ DET | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .241 |
| Sep 28 | @ DET | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .240 |
| Sep 27 | @ DET | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .240 |
| Sep 25 | vs SEA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .240 |
| Sep 23 | vs SEA | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .235 |
| Sep 21 | vs MIN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .232 |
| Sep 20 | vs MIN | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .234 |
| Sep 17 | @ BOS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .231 |
Hunter Dozier: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Hunter Dozier have in 2022?
Hunter Dozier has 12 home runs in 129 games in 2022, with a .236 batting average, 41 RBIs and a .679 OPS.
How old is Hunter Dozier?
Hunter Dozier is 35 years old: he was born on August 22, 1991.
How tall is Hunter Dozier, and how much does he weigh?
Hunter Dozier is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Hunter Dozier from?
United States: Hunter Dozier was born in Wichita Falls, TX, United States.
How good is Hunter Dozier?
Hunter Dozier produced -1.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022, 273rd of 277 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 10 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Hunter Dozier a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 273rd of 277 players at his position in the MLB in 2022. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Hunter Dozier getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 2 in 2021 to 10 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Hunter Dozier drafted?
Hunter Dozier: 2013.
What is Hunter Dozier's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -1.0 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.