Yoshitomo
Tsutsugo
LF · SF · Very poor
- PAL
- 1
- WAR
- -1.3
- HR
- 2
2022
Yoshi Tsutsugo
#25LF
San Francisco Giants
Biography
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 102 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- July 24, 2020
- Born
- November 26, 1991 (34)
- Birthplace
- Hashimoto, Japan
Career history
- Pittsburgh Pirates · 2021 – 2022 (2 seasons)
- Los Angeles Dodgers · 2021 (1 season)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2020 – 2021 (2 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 50 | 170 | 29 | 2 | 19 | .171 | .478 |
| 2021 | 81 | 230 | 50 | 8 | 32 | .217 | .690 | |
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 43 | 127 | 34 | 8 | 25 | .268 | .882 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 12 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .120 | .410 |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Rays | 26 | 78 | 13 | 0 | 5 | .167 | .462 |
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Rays | 51 | 157 | 31 | 8 | 24 | .197 | .709 |
| Career totals | 182 | 557 | 110 | 18 | 75 | .197 | .630 | |
Yoshi Tsutsugo: our analysis
2022 season: .171 AVG, .249 OBP, .229 SLG, 2 HR, 19 RBI, 0 SB. WAR -1.3 · PAL 1, very poor.
In 2022, Yoshi Tsutsugo, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 1 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.3.
On the other hand, offense (3, among the weakest in the league) and power (24, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), no component is positive; the costliest: batting (-14.4).
A marked decline: his PAL was 14 in 2021, against 1 now; his WAR went from -0.2 to -1.3.
Advanced stats, 2022 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
36
wOBA
.221
xwOBA
.257
OPS
.478
AVG
.171
OBP
.249
HR
2
RBI
19
SB
0
PA
193
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-1.5
80% of cases: -1.6 to 0.4
Home runs
2
2022 WAR
-1.3
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-17)
- 2021-0.2 WAR · -0.5 per full season
- 2022-1.3 WAR · -4.0 per full season
Outlook, age included
-17 · 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
45
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 56
- POW
- Power
- 66
- EYE
- Eye
- 76
- SPD
- Speed
- 66
- FLD
- Fielding
- 67
- DUR
- Durability
- 45
- EX
- Experience
- 47
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
88.8 mi/h
49th percentile
Max exit velocity
107.4 mi/h
7th percentile
Barrels
5.6 %
29th percentile
Hard-hit
36.3 %
30th percentile
xBA
.194
2th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
26.1 pi/s
21th percentile
Outs above average
0
52th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PIT | -1.3 | 1 | 45 | 88.8 | 107.4 | 5.6 | 36.3 | .194 |
| 2021 | PIT | -0.2 | 14 | 57 | 89.6 | 111.1 | 6.9 | 38.1 | .189 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 | vs PHI | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .171 |
| Jul 29 | vs PHI | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .169 |
| Jul 25 | @ CHC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .173 |
| Jul 24 | vs MIA | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .177 |
| Jul 23 | vs MIA | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .175 |
| Jul 22 | vs MIA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .173 |
| Jul 16 | @ COL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .177 |
| Jul 14 | @ MIA | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .182 |
| Jul 13 | @ MIA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .181 |
| Jul 12 | @ MIA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .185 |
Yoshi Tsutsugo: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Yoshi Tsutsugo have in 2022?
Yoshi Tsutsugo has 2 home runs in 50 games in 2022, with a .171 batting average, 19 RBIs and a .478 OPS.
How old is Yoshi Tsutsugo?
Yoshi Tsutsugo is 34 years old: he was born on November 26, 1991.
How tall is Yoshi Tsutsugo, and how much does he weigh?
Yoshi Tsutsugo is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).
Where is Yoshi Tsutsugo from?
Japan: Yoshi Tsutsugo was born in Hashimoto, Japan.
What team does Yoshi Tsutsugo play for?
Yoshi Tsutsugo plays for the San Francisco Giants in the MLB, at LF, wearing number 25.
How good is Yoshi Tsutsugo?
Yoshi Tsutsugo produced -1.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 1 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Yoshi Tsutsugo getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 14 in 2021 to 1 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Yoshi Tsutsugo's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -1.5 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
