he still swings and misses at a high rate and posts well-below-average contact rates. His barrel rate also fell for the third straight season as pitchers continued to attack him low in the zone and ...

Despite setting career highs in plate appearances (611) and at-bats (535), Morel underperformed expectations ... was a four-year low but high enough to support over 30 home runs with more balls ...

Outlook: Morel came to the Rays mid-season in a trade ... he still swings and misses at a high rate and posts well-below-average contact rates. His barrel rate also fell for the third straight ...