2025 Stats
AVG
.224
HR
1
RBI
3
R
7
SB
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
An athletic, 6-foot-5 center fielder with plus power and plus-plus speed, Clarke raised his prospect stock significantly after a mechanical adjustment in the middle of 2024. From June on, Clarke slashed .303/.369/.489 with 10 home runs, 32 steals and a 24.9 percent strikeout rate in 84 games at Double-A. He had a .580 OPS and a 40.8 percent strikeout rate in his first 38 games, so his season line is less impressive. Clarke stayed dialed in during Arizona Fall League play, slashing .382/.495/.566 with two home runs and nine steals in 19 games. His play from June through the fall has rightfully generated some excitement for his fantasy potential, but it's worth noting that the AFL is an extremely hitter-friendly environment and Clarke was 1.8 years older than the average prospect in that league. He turns 25 in May and enters 2025 with zero experience at Triple-A. His 50.5 percent groundball rate at Double-A suppressed his power output, and his swing path along with his propensity to strike out could lead to early struggles against Triple-A pitching. Given Clarke's age, he'll be held to a high standard, but if the adjustments he made last season hold, he could make his big-league debut this summer. Read Past Outlooks
Back in action Sunday
Clarke (shoulder) is starting in center field and batting ninth Sunday against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old was withheld from the starting nine Saturday after he exited Friday's contest due to a bruised left shoulder, but he's ready to play after sitting out just one game. After going 1-for-19 with 15 strikeouts in his first six big-league games, Clarke has found his footing of late with one homer, three steals and a .333/.379/.481 slash line in his past eight contests. However, he still has a 41.4 percent strikeout rate during that latter stretch, so the production may not be sustainable.
The 25-year-old was withheld from the starting nine Saturday after he exited Friday's contest due to a bruised left shoulder, but he's ready to play after sitting out just one game. After going 1-for-19 with 15 strikeouts in his first six big-league games, Clarke has found his footing of late with one homer, three steals and a .333/.379/.481 slash line in his past eight contests. However, he still has a 41.4 percent strikeout rate during that latter stretch, so the production may not be sustainable.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
-100%
OPS vs RHP
2025
-100%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .000 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .759 | 38 | 1 | 3 | .306 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .000 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .759 | 38 | 1 | 3 | .306 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+89%
OPS on Road
2025
+89%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .419 | 31 | 0 | 0 | .194 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .794 | 20 | 1 | 3 | .278 | ||||
| 2025Home | .419 | 31 | 0 | 0 | .194 | ||||
| 2025Away | .794 | 20 | 1 | 3 | .278 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Denzel Clarke 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
0.04BB Rate
2.1%K Rate
56.3%BABIP
.500ISO
.087AVG
.217OBP
.250SLG
.304OPS
.554wOBA
.248Exit Velocity
92.7 mphHard Hit Rate
21.0%Barrels/PA
2.1%Expected BA
.185Expected SLG
.261Sprint Speed
26.9 ft/secGround Ball %
57.9%Line Drive %
31.6%Fly Ball %
10.5%Prospect Rankings History
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
A fourth-round selection out of Cal State Northridge in 2021, Clarke has quickly established himself as one of the top outfield prospects in the Oakland system. The 23-year-old looked like he could be on his way to making his MLB debut in 2023 after registering an .877 OPS with 12 homers and 11 stolen bases for Double-A Midland through 64 games, but a left shoulder strain saw his season come to an end in the middle of July. Clarke has easy plus speed, and while the 6-foot-5 outfielder will likely have contact issues throughout his career, his ability to make hard contact on top of well above-average power gives him a chance to be relevant in several fantasy categories. Assuming good health, Clarke has a real chance to play for Oakland in 2024, and he's someone who should be on radars in dynasty/keeper formats.
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Sitting Saturday
Clarke (shoulder) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles.
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Exits with bruised shoulder
Clarke was removed from Friday's game against the Orioles with a left shoulder contusion, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
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Belts first big-league homer
Clarke went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Blue Jays.
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Records first major-league RBI
Clarke went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and two runs scored during Friday's 11-7 loss to Toronto.
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Getting break Thursday
Clarke isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
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