2020 Stats
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.333
HR
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2021 Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Cain was gearing up to bounce back from a tough 2019 season, but his 2020 campaign ended almost as soon as it began as he decided to opt out for family reasons after just five games. Cain had a tough time staying healthy in 2019 and will turn 35 early in April, but given the time off he should be fresh and ready to go for the 2021 campaign. He still has two years left on the five-year deal he signed in January of 2018, so the Brewers have little incentive to decrease his workload just yet. As such, expect him to start every day in center field. His spot in the batting order is a little less certain, as he did not lead off against the three righties he faced in 2020. He should still occupy the top spot in the order against southpaws at least. Even in his down year of 2019, Cain still recorded double digits in both homers and steals, and he's a good bet to repeat that in 2021. Read Past Outlooks

In camp as expected
Cain is in Brewers camp as expected after opting out of the 2020 season, Andy McCullough of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Cain opted out of last season after playing five games, making him one of the highest-profile players to do so. He indicated over the winter that he expected to return to the field and he has indeed made good on that promise. Exactly what he has left in the tank remains to be seen, as he'll turn 35 in April and posted a modest 83 wRC+ (the product of a .260/.325/.372) in his last full season back in 2019.
Cain opted out of last season after playing five games, making him one of the highest-profile players to do so. He indicated over the winter that he expected to return to the field and he has indeed made good on that promise. Exactly what he has left in the tank remains to be seen, as he'll turn 35 in April and posted a modest 83 wRC+ (the product of a .260/.325/.372) in his last full season back in 2019.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2018
+21%
OPS vs LHP
2020
+69%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2018vs Left | .862 | 346 | 10 | 25 | .318 | ||||
Since 2018vs Right | .715 | 917 | 11 | 63 | .271 | ||||
2020vs Left | 1.167 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .500 | ||||
2020vs Right | .690 | 15 | 0 | 1 | .286 | ||||
2019vs Left | .747 | 178 | 6 | 14 | .264 | ||||
2019vs Right | .677 | 444 | 5 | 34 | .258 | ||||
2018vs Left | .979 | 162 | 4 | 10 | .373 | ||||
2018vs Right | .753 | 458 | 6 | 28 | .285 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2018
+3%
OPS on Road
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-100%
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Since 2018Home | .743 | 614 | 11 | 43 | .270 | ||||
Since 2018Away | .766 | 649 | 10 | 45 | .297 | ||||
2020Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020Away | .817 | 21 | 0 | 2 | .333 | ||||
2019Home | .713 | 318 | 7 | 28 | .251 | ||||
2019Away | .680 | 304 | 4 | 20 | .269 | ||||
2018Home | .775 | 296 | 4 | 15 | .291 | ||||
2018Away | .846 | 324 | 6 | 23 | .323 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Lorenzo Cain 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
1.50BB Rate
14.3%K Rate
9.5%BABIP
.375ISO
.056AVG
.333OBP
.429SLG
.389OPS
.817wOBA
.355Exit Velocity
85.9 mphHard Hit Rate
31.3%Barrels/PA
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Cain shined in 2018 after rejoining the same Milwaukee team that drafted him, setting career highs in BA, OBP and steals. However, he took a notable step back at the plate last season, finishing with his worst OPS since 2013 and in the bottom 10 of all MLB players in wRC+. He also stole just 18 bases after averaging 28 the previous two years. The main culprit for the drop in ratios and steals was a 3.5 percent point decline in his walk rate from 2018 to 2019, but he also had a career-low .301 BABIP and played through hand and leg injuries nearly the entire season. Cain will turn 34 in April and frequently gives up his body in the field, but if he is healthier and has better luck, there's reason to believe he can turn things around. Even if the injury and walk-rate issues persist, his stellar defense in center field -- which earned him his first career Gold Glove last year -- should earn him a spot in the lineup nearly every day.
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Should be ready for 2021
Cain (opt out) is expected to be ready to play in 2021, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Moved to restricted list
The Brewers placed Cain (personal) on the restricted list Saturday.
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Opts out of season
Cain opted out of the 2020 season Saturday.
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Gets breather
Cain is not starting Wednesday against the Pirates.
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Collects three hits
Cain went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Cubs.
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