"His rookie campaign in 2023 was a strong one, as he slashed .229/.364/.406 (122 wRC+) with a 15.6% walk rate and 39 extra-base hits in 128 games. With that being said, a 34.3% strikeout rate did not exactly bode well for Noda's long-term ability to stick in the majors, especially given his relative lack of power. While his production was far above league average, it's worth remembering that he required a massive .347 BABIP to garner those results."
"All of those red flags have proved to be accurate in the years since. Noda had appeared in just 59 MLB games over the past two seasons with the A's, Orioles, and White Sox. In that time, he's hit a paltry .127/.262/.197. While his 14.7% walk rate in those games remains excellent, his 36.5% strikeout rate borders on completely unplayable and crosses over that line thanks to the complete lack of power Noda has offered."
"While Noda's .205 BABIP in that time would surely tick up if given a full season of playing time, he's unlikely to reach those unsustainable peaks he flashed in 2023 any time soon. His barrel rate dropped from 13.0% in his rookie season to just 6.1% the past two years, and his Hard-Hit rate also dropped more than ten points."
Noda cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment. He was selected from the Dodgers' system in the 2022 Rule 5 draft and produced a strong 2023 rookie season, slashing .229/.364/.406 (122 wRC+) with a 15.6% walk rate and 39 extra-base hits in 128 games. The 34.3% strikeout rate and reliance on a .347 BABIP raised durability concerns. Over the past two seasons, Noda hit .127/.262/.197 in 59 MLB games while maintaining a 14.7% walk rate but posting a 36.5% strikeout rate and minimal power. Barrel and Hard-Hit rates declined, and Triple-A production (.188/.409/.361 in 74 games) was weak. Walk ability could still offer depth value.
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