Alex Call

Alex Call

29-Year-Old OutfielderOF
Washington Nationals
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Call began last season in a fourth outfielder role and spent some time back in the minors late in the first half. However, between injuries and/or ineffectiveness with the Nationals' other outfielders, Call essentially had the usage of a regular even if it wasn't always consistent. The 29-year-old graded out very well defensively - mostly in center field - and ranked as an above-average baserunner, as well. However, while Call slashed a solid .252/.352/.393 against left-handed pitching, it was more than canceled out by an abysmal .171/.282/.258 line versus righties. Call is a fourth outfielder from Central Casting, but the Nats' dearth of impact outfielders could mean he's thrust into a meaningful role again. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year contract with the Nationals in March of 2023.
Optioned to Triple-A
OFWashington Nationals  AAA
March 23, 2024
The Nationals optioned Call to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Call was with the Nats for the bulk of last season, but with some veteran outfield additions over the winter, there's no room for him on the Opening Day roster. He should bounce around to all three outfield spots at Rochester.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
 
 
+16%
OPS vs LHP
2024
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2023
 
 
+38%
OPS vs LHP
2022
 
 
+42%
OPS vs RHP
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2022vs Left .707 218 20 5 17 2 .239 .335 .372
Since 2022vs Right .607 352 41 8 34 10 .189 .301 .306
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Left .745 159 15 4 14 2 .252 .352 .393
2023vs Right .540 280 28 4 24 7 .171 .282 .258
2022vs Left .609 59 5 1 3 0 .208 .288 .321
2022vs Right .867 72 13 4 10 3 .262 .375 .492
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Since 2022
 
 
+27%
OPS on Road
2024
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Even Split
2022
 
 
+168%
OPS on Road
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2022Home .565 266 26 5 25 7 .179 .274 .291
Since 2022Away .717 304 35 8 26 5 .235 .349 .369
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2023Home .614 211 21 4 24 5 .201 .299 .315
2023Away .614 228 22 4 14 4 .199 .316 .298
2022Home .382 55 5 1 1 2 .100 .182 .200
2022Away 1.025 76 13 4 12 1 .344 .447 .578
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Role in center likely secure
OFWashington Nationals  AAA
May 23, 2023
Victor Robles' back injury hasn't seen notable improvement since he landed on the injured list May 8, per Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com, which likely means Call will continue to operate as Washington's primary center fielder for the foreseeable future.
ANALYSIS
Call had a decent first month of the season with a .708 OPS, but he's fallen off through 20 games in May with a .178/.241/.301 slash line. Despite the struggles, it appears the 28-year-old's role is secure for the time being, as he's now made 15 straight starts in center field.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2017
A third-round selection by the White Sox in 2016, Call was traded to Cleveland in 2018. He got his first big-league opportunity in 2022 but logged only 16 plate appearances in the majors before Cleveland moved on. The Nationals, shifting into a rebuild, brought Call in on a waiver claim and he finished with a .772 OPS and five homers in 35 games with the club down the stretch. He stole three bases following the move, though he was also caught stealing three times. Team context is always important, and in this case the situation is favorable for a player looking to prove himself as a late bloomer. The 28-year-old tentatively sits atop the depth chart in left field for Washington.
Call was drafted in the third round out of Ball State, and more than held his own when assigned to rookie ball. He hit .308 in 27 games at that level, tallying more walks (19) than strikeouts (18) in limited action in the Pioneer League. His advanced approach at the dish allowed the White Sox to move him quickly to Low-A, where he finished the 2016 season. Call slashed .308/.361/.339 with three home runs, 18 RBI and 10 steals over 46 games. The center fielder has a bit more pop than expected, though it certainly appears he has more speed than home run power at this time. The White Sox could choose to be aggressive with Call and opt to send him to High-A to start next season. The 22-year-old righty has leadoff hitter skills, and the White Sox believe he may be able to add some muscle to his frame as well.
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Comfortable at plate in spring
OFWashington Nationals  AAA
March 12, 2024
Call went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a walk in Monday's 11-4 Grapefruit League win over the Cardinals.
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Hits homer in rare start
OFWashington Nationals  AAA
September 21, 2023
Call went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss against Atlanta.
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Losing work to Jacob Young
OFWashington Nationals  AAA
August 30, 2023
Call is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com
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On bench Tuesday
OFWashington Nationals  AAA
August 29, 2023
Call is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
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On bench Sunday
OFWashington Nationals  AAA
August 27, 2023
Call is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.
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