2018 Stats
AVG
.272
HR
13
RBI
52
R
59
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2018 Fantasy Outlook
At a glance, the 2016 NL MVP had a disappointing season in 2017 -- his home-run total fell from 39 to 29, and he drove in just 73 runs after racking 102 RBI the previous season. A closer look reveals signs of improvement in the underlying numbers, however, as Bryant struck out a career-low 19.2 percent of the time while drawing walks at a career-high 14.3 percent clip. While his RBI output was lighter than expected, Bryant racked up 111 runs scored, finishing eighth in MLB in 2017 after he cracked the top-five in 2016. He spent more time in the No. 2 spot in the batting order last season, which paired with the Cubs' lack of an OBP machine in the leadoff spot following the departure of Dexter Fowler, reduced his opportunities to drive in runs. The slight drop in power should slightly deflate Bryant's price at the draft table this spring, but there's no compelling reason to think that he can't be one of the most productive hitters in the league in 2018. Read Past Outlooks
Set to resume hitting in January
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said Thursday that Bryant has progressed from his left shoulder injury as expected and should resume hitting in January, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryant ended the year in the lineup for the Cubs, but he was playing at less-than-optimal health once he returned in September following an extended stay on the disabled list. That was reflected in his underwhelming numbers over the season's final month, during which the third baseman slashed .265/.354/.422. Fortunately for Bryant, surgery wasn't deemed necessary to address the shoulder, with the 26-year-old instead opting for rest and rehab to treat the matter. Epstein's update suggests everything has gone according to plan for Bryant during the first couple months of the offseason, so the expectation remains that he'll enter spring training without any limitations.
Bryant ended the year in the lineup for the Cubs, but he was playing at less-than-optimal health once he returned in September following an extended stay on the disabled list. That was reflected in his underwhelming numbers over the season's final month, during which the third baseman slashed .265/.354/.422. Fortunately for Bryant, surgery wasn't deemed necessary to address the shoulder, with the 26-year-old instead opting for rest and rehab to treat the matter. Epstein's update suggests everything has gone according to plan for Bryant during the first couple months of the offseason, so the expectation remains that he'll enter spring training without any limitations.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2016
+19%
OPS vs LHP
2018
+52%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2016vs Left | 1.043 | 439 | 26 | 65 | .322 | ||||
| Since 2016vs Right | .875 | 1382 | 55 | 162 | .277 | ||||
| 2018vs Left | 1.138 | 96 | 6 | 17 | .372 | ||||
| 2018vs Right | .749 | 361 | 7 | 35 | .244 | ||||
| 2017vs Left | .956 | 157 | 6 | 17 | .298 | ||||
| 2017vs Right | .943 | 508 | 23 | 56 | .294 | ||||
| 2016vs Left | 1.060 | 186 | 14 | 31 | .314 | ||||
| 2016vs Right | .896 | 513 | 25 | 71 | .284 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2016
+6%
OPS on Road
2018
+6%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2016Home | .890 | 893 | 42 | 111 | .268 | ||||
| Since 2016Away | .940 | 928 | 39 | 116 | .308 | ||||
| 2018Home | .861 | 213 | 7 | 29 | .266 | ||||
| 2018Away | .812 | 244 | 6 | 23 | .278 | ||||
| 2017Home | .902 | 342 | 18 | 41 | .261 | ||||
| 2017Away | .993 | 323 | 11 | 32 | .331 | ||||
| 2016Home | .895 | 338 | 17 | 41 | .275 | ||||
| 2016Away | .980 | 361 | 22 | 61 | .308 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kris Bryant 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.
BB/K
0.45BB Rate
10.5%K Rate
23.4%BABIP
.342ISO
.188AVG
.272OBP
.374SLG
.460OPS
.834Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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If there were any doubts about Bryant's ability to ascend to MVP levels of production following an impressive debut in 2015, the uncertainty was erased by the performance in his sophomore campaign. Bryant trimmed the fat from his 30.6 percent strikeout rate as a rookie to 22.0 percent last season, pushing his batting average up 17 points by swinging-and-missing less often, and by making contact on pitches outside the strike zone at an increased rate. It's hard to believe, but Bryant's raw power could push his home-run total even higher, though the pitcher-friendly tendencies of Wrigley Field are on the short list of things working again him (22 of his 39 homers came on the road). In addition to his step forward at the plate, Bryant's defense at third base has improved to the point where he's become an asset with the glove, quelling concerns about a full-time move to another corner spot for the foreseeable future.
More Fantasy News
Unlikely to require surgery
President of baseball operations Theo Epstein said Wednesday that he doesn't believe Bryant will require offseason surgery on his left shoulder, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
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Drives in two, scores once
Bryant went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Cardinals.
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Back in action Friday
Bryant (wrist) returns to the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.
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Expected to rejoin lineup Thursday
Bryant (shoulder) is expected to start Friday against the Cardinals, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
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Remains out Thursday
Bryant (wrist) is not in the lineup against Pittsburgh on Thursday.
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