Jake Burger 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: One-Dimensional Power Available In The Middle Of Fantasy Drafts
Jake Burger followed up his breakout in 2023 with a similar 2024, slashing .250/.301/.460 with 29 homers in 579 plate appearances for the Miami Marlins in 2024. Power is his calling card in fantasy, and his 18.4% HR/FB was supported by his 12.3% rate of Brls/BBE, 96 mph average airborne exit velocity, and 115.5 max exit velocity. Burger also lifts the ball with a 40.6% FB%, taking full advantage of his HR/FB. Burger was traded to the Texas Rangers for Echedry Vargas, Max Acosta, and Brayan Mendoza this offseason. The move from Miami to Texas should also improve his home run total, as Texas's 116 HR factor for RHB is much better than Miami's 86. Unfortunately, Burger figures to lose runs and RBI as he goes from a featured piece of Miami's lineup to the seventh hitter for the Rangers. His average might also decline since Miami's 103 1B factor for RHB is higher than Texas's 96. The 25-year-old's 15.2% LD% and 12% IFFB% doom him to sub-.300 BABIPs regardless of the home park, and his 25.9% K% might increase unless Burger improves his 14.9% SwStr%. Still, there aren't many proven 30-HR bats available at Burger's ADP of 126.30. He's a great option if you need power at the midpoint of your draft.
Texas Rangers first baseman
Jake Burger Under The Weather On Tuesday
Jake Burger (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Field, but he might be available to come off the bench if needed, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Ezequiel Duran is starting at the cold corner and is hitting eighth against Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. The fact that Burger could be available off the bench means that his illness isn't all that serious, and fantasy managers should expect him to return for Game 2 of the series on Wednesday. Burger is off to a slow start in 2025 in his first year in Texas, batting .151 (8-for-53) with two home runs, two doubles, seven RBI and 15 punchouts in his first 15 games played. Duran has gone hitless in his first 11 at-bats this year and will be a low-upside DFS option at the bottom of the batting order. He's gone hitless in two career at-bats versus Kikuchi.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Texas Rangers first baseman Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Jake Burger Doubles In Loss To Mariners
Jake Burger went 1-for-3 with a double and two strikeouts in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. It's the 29-year-old's second double of the season and fourth extra-base-hit in total (two home runs). Burger is off to a sluggish start at the dish in 2025, carrying a .151/.182/.302 slash line with a 1/15 K:BB ratio over his first 15 games. Unfortunately, even the under-the-hood numbers are poor, as the former first-round pick's average exit velocity (89.1) and hard-hit rate (42.1%) are sitting at career-low figures. Furthermore, he's still striking out 27.3% of the time, and his barrel rate has dipped for the second straight season. However, Burger has a hit in four consecutive outings, so maybe his bat is finally waking up.
Source: ESPN
Texas Rangers third baseman Source: ESPN
Rangers Acquire Jake Burger From Marlins
Jake Burger from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in exchange for third baseman Echedry Vargas, shortstop Max Acosta and left-hander Brayan Mendoza, according to a source. The move to add Burger adds thump to Texas' lineup after he hit 29 home runs and drove in 76 for the Marlins in 2024. He hit a career-high 34 long balls with the Chicago White Sox and Marlins in 2023 while also posting a nice .828 OPS. The former first-round selection by the White Sox in 2017 out of Missouri State University will move to a much better situation for his fantasy prospects in Texas and will be surrounded by much better hitters. Between third base, first base and designated hitter, Burger should play regularly and give fantasy managers a solid power floor with around a .250 average.
Source: ESPN.com - Alden Gonzalez
The Texas Rangers are acquiring third baseman/first baseman Source: ESPN.com - Alden Gonzalez
Jake Burger Continues Power Surge
Jake Burger continued his hot hitting on Tuesday versus the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. Burger went 1-for-4 on the night with a walk and a solo home run. Despite getting off to a slow start and being hurt with injuries in the first half of the season, the slugger has been on an insane tear of late. Over the last month, Burger is hitting .330 with 13 homers and 19 RBI in 91 at-bats. Burger's Statcast profile backs up his power surge, as he has been hitting and barreling balls thrown to him at a very high rate. Although he will likely cool off at some point, the power is legit and should remain. Burger has given patient fantasy managers every reason to be happy and has become a must-start with his recent hot streak.
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Miami Marlins corner infielder Source: MLB.com
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