Mike Tauchman
33-Year-Old
2023 Stats
AVG
.252
HR
8
RBI
48
R
64
SB
7
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Tauchman turned his career around a bit in 2023 with the Cubs. After struggling to a .181 batting average in 2021 with the Yankees and Giants, the veteran outfielder decided to spend his 2022 season in Korea. The time away seemed to help, as Tauchman lifted his average to .252 over 108 games with Chicago. He also posted a .740 OPS, which was his best mark since recording an .865 OPS for the Yankees back in 2019. The 33-year-old also chipped in eight home runs and seven stolen bases, and he saw some time as the Cubs' leadoff hitter. Tauchman is probably best suited to serve as a fourth outfielder, especially if promising 21-year-old Pete Crow-Armstrong can seize the reins in center heading into 2024. The left-hand hitting Tauchman could be a good platoon partner, though Crow-Armstrong also bats from the left side. Tauchman may ultimately start the year as the primary center fielder, at least until Crow-Armstrong shows he's ready for an everyday role. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
#592
ADP
Roster spot safe
Manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that Tauchman will be included on the Cubs' Opening Day roster, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's not a major surprise given the veteran outfielder had a solid .740 OPS in 108 games for Chicago last season, but it's still worth noting given Cody Bellinger was recently re-signed. Tauchman is poised to served as the Cubs' fourth outfielder and isn't likely to have much fantasy utility in that role.
It's not a major surprise given the veteran outfielder had a solid .740 OPS in 108 games for Chicago last season, but it's still worth noting given Cody Bellinger was recently re-signed. Tauchman is poised to served as the Cubs' fourth outfielder and isn't likely to have much fantasy utility in that role.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+5%
OPS vs RHP
2023
Even Split
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .658 | 96 | 1 | 8 | .222 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .688 | 496 | 11 | 55 | .230 | ||||
2023vs Left | .741 | 56 | 1 | 7 | .250 | ||||
2023vs Right | .739 | 345 | 7 | 41 | .253 | ||||
2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021vs Left | .537 | 40 | 0 | 1 | .182 | ||||
2021vs Right | .574 | 151 | 4 | 14 | .180 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+12%
OPS at Home
2023
+22%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .727 | 265 | 3 | 27 | .260 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .648 | 327 | 9 | 36 | .204 | ||||
2023Home | .817 | 195 | 3 | 26 | .289 | ||||
2023Away | .668 | 206 | 5 | 22 | .219 | ||||
2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021Home | .483 | 70 | 0 | 1 | .183 | ||||
2021Away | .615 | 121 | 4 | 14 | .179 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Mike Tauchman 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
0.65BB Rate
14.0%K Rate
21.4%BABIP
.313ISO
.125AVG
.252OBP
.363SLG
.377OPS
.739wOBA
.333Exit Velocity
88.4 mphHard Hit Rate
29.4%Barrels/PA
3.5%Expected BA
.267Expected SLG
.400Sprint Speed
23.4 ft/secGround Ball %
47.2%Line Drive %
23.6%Fly Ball %
29.1%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Tauchman is back in the states on a minor-league pact with the Cubs following a stint last season in Korea. The 32-year-old had a terrific year with the bat in 2019 with the Yankees when the ball was juiced, but that looks like a clear outlier compared to the rest of his career. Even if he manages to land a roster spot with the Cubs, it's unlikely he'll be relevant in fantasy leagues.
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Avoids arbitration
Tauchman signed a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
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Not in Saturday's lineup
Tauchman will not start Saturday's game against the Brewers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Goes deep in loss
Tauchman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5, extra-inning loss to Atlanta.
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Idle against lefty
Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Sunday against Colorado, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Sitting versus lefty
Tauchman is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.
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