Outlook Jonah Heim
Jonah Heim is swinging a red-hot bat, making him a highly productive option in weekly leagues despite his backup catcher designation.
Jonah Heim has been on an absolute tear over the last 14 days, batting .381 with three home runs. Currently operating as the secondary catcher behind Shea Langeliers, Heim's hot bat has demanded more lineup presence for the 35-36 Athletics, who sit third in the AL West. His recent surge is providing a massive boost to an offense currently missing outfielder Brent Rooker due to a knee injury.
While Heim's current 30-day run has yielded a stellar .302 batting average and four home runs, some regression is inevitable. Our models project a rest-of-season average of .225, aligning closely with his career baseline. He is unlikely to sustain an OPS over 1.000 for the long haul, but his sudden surge in power and excellent contact metrics make him a highly valuable asset while he remains locked in.
Oakland's seven-game homestand features series against Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Heim faces several favorable pitching matchups, including high-ERA arms Mitch Keller and Grayson Rodriguez. With our weekly projection calling for nearly two home runs and a .303 average over 22.5 projected at-bats, he is a strong option. Verdict: Start.
Updated 20 hrs ago
