Lorenzo
Cain
CF · MIL · Very poor
- PAL
- 4
- WAR
- -0.7
- HR
- 1
2022
Lorenzo Cain
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 97 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- July 16, 2010
- Born
- April 13, 1986 (40)
- Birthplace
- Valdosta, GA, USA
- Nickname
- Three Kid$
- Draft
- 2004
Career history
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2018 – 2022 (5 seasons)
- Kansas City Royals · 2011 – 2017 (7 seasons)
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2010 (1 season)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Milwaukee Brewers | 43 | 145 | 26 | 1 | 9 | .179 | .465 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Brewers | 78 | 257 | 66 | 8 | 36 | .257 | .730 |
| 2020 | Milwaukee Brewers | 5 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .333 | .818 |
| 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers | 148 | 562 | 146 | 11 | 48 | .260 | .697 |
| 2018 | Milwaukee Brewers | 141 | 539 | 166 | 10 | 38 | .308 | .812 |
| 2017 | Kansas City Royals | 155 | 584 | 175 | 15 | 49 | .300 | .803 |
| 2016 | Kansas City Royals | 103 | 397 | 114 | 9 | 56 | .287 | .747 |
| 2015 | Kansas City Royals | 140 | 551 | 169 | 16 | 72 | .307 | .838 |
| 2014 | Kansas City Royals | 133 | 471 | 142 | 5 | 53 | .301 | .751 |
| 2013 | Kansas City Royals | 115 | 399 | 100 | 4 | 46 | .251 | .658 |
| 2012 | Kansas City Royals | 61 | 222 | 59 | 7 | 31 | .266 | .735 |
| 2011 | Kansas City Royals | 6 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .273 | .622 |
| 2010 | Milwaukee Brewers | 43 | 147 | 45 | 1 | 13 | .306 | .763 |
| Career totals | 1171 | 4314 | 1220 | 87 | 454 | .283 | .750 | |
Lorenzo Cain: our analysis
2022 season: .179 AVG, .231 OBP, .234 SLG, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 2 SB. WAR -0.7 · PAL 4, very poor.
In 2022, Lorenzo Cain, 40, posts a PAL Rating of 4 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.7.
His strengths: defense (62, above average). On the other hand, offense (3, among the weakest in the league) and power (13, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: positional (+0.6); his biggest cost: batting (-12.4).
A marked decline: his PAL was 65 in 2021, against 4 now; his WAR went from 1.5 to -0.7.
Advanced stats, 2022 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
32
wOBA
.212
xwOBA
.234
OPS
.465
AVG
.179
OBP
.231
HR
1
RBI
9
SB
2
PA
156
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.9
80% of cases: -1.0 to 1.0
Home runs
1
2022 WAR
-0.7
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Declining (-24)
- 20211.5 WAR · 3.1 per full season
- 2022-0.7 WAR · -2.7 per full season
Outlook, age included
-54 · 36 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
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
65
Depth
- CON
- Contact
- 70
- POW
- Power
- 62
- EYE
- Eye
- 73
- SPD
- Speed
- 83
- FLD
- Fielding
- 80
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 90
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
87.9 mi/h
33th percentile
Max exit velocity
108.9 mi/h
15th percentile
Barrels
0.0 %
0th percentile
Hard-hit
36.4 %
31th percentile
xBA
.201
3th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
28.3 pi/s
76th percentile
Outs above average
3
71th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MIL | -0.7 | 4 | 65 | 87.9 | 108.9 | 0.0 | 36.4 | .201 |
| 2021 | MIL | 1.5 | 65 | 80 | 88.4 | 110.4 | 4.3 | 37.6 | .251 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16 | @ NYM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .179 |
| Jun 15 | @ NYM | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .176 |
| Jun 11 | @ WSH | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .168 |
| Jun 8 | vs PHI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .165 |
| Jun 7 | vs PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .169 |
| Jun 4 | vs SD | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .169 |
| Jun 3 | vs SD | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .175 |
| Jun 1 | @ CHC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .179 |
| May 31 | @ CHC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .185 |
| May 30 | @ CHC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .191 |
Lorenzo Cain: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Lorenzo Cain have in 2022?
Lorenzo Cain has 1 home run in 43 games in 2022, with a .179 batting average, 9 RBIs and a .465 OPS.
How old is Lorenzo Cain?
Lorenzo Cain is 40 years old: he was born on April 13, 1986.
How tall is Lorenzo Cain, and how much does he weigh?
Lorenzo Cain is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 214 lb (97 kg).
Where is Lorenzo Cain from?
United States: Lorenzo Cain was born in Valdosta, GA, United States.
What team does Lorenzo Cain play for?
Lorenzo Cain plays for the Milwaukee Brewers in the MLB, at CF, wearing number 6.
How good is Lorenzo Cain?
Lorenzo Cain produced -0.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 4 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Lorenzo Cain getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 65 in 2021 to 4 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Lorenzo Cain drafted?
Lorenzo Cain: 2004.
What is Lorenzo Cain's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -0.9 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
