Kris Bryant Fantasy News & Stats

Kris Bryant

27-Year-Old Third Baseman3B

Chicago Cubs

2018 Stats

AVG

.272

RBI

2019 Projections

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2019 Fantasy Outlook

Bryant hit .280/.383/.481 with nine home runs up until Father's Day before hitting the disabled list for the first time with a left shoulder injury that never really went away. The front shoulder is necessary for the extension on a swing that helps a hitter drive through the baseball and provide the distance sluggers need, and it was clearly a challenge for Bryant to do what he had done the previous two seasons. He hit .256/.356/.416 the rest of the season, with four home runs. All in all, the bum ball and socket joint shoulders (ahem) most of the blame for the drop in production, but leaves fantasy owners in a conundrum for 2019 drafts. This could be another Matt Carpenter situation where injury uncertainty leads to a drop in draft-day price and early production that evolves into a MVP-caliber season. It could also lead to a repeat of 2018. Either way, it is unlikely many are going to take Bryan in the top 15 this time around. Read Past Outlooks

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#35

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Third Baseman

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Bats R

Throws R

40 Man Yes

Height 6'5"

Weight 230

DOB 1/4/1992

Born Las Vegas, NV

College San Diego

Drafted 1st Rd 2013 CHC

At full strength

3BChicago Cubs

January 19, 2019

Bryant (shoulder) has been taking batting practice since Dec. 1 and his shoulder is at full strength, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

ANALYSIS
Bryant played a season-low 102 games in 2018 after dealing with a shoulder issue for a good portion of the season. He's emphasized that his shoulder is completely healthy and that he won't face any restrictions in spring training, however.

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Left/Right Batting Splits

Since 2016

+19%

OPS vs LHP

2018

+52%

OPS vs LHP

2017

+1%

OPS vs LHP

2016

+18%

OPS vs LHP

	OPS	PA	R	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	SLG
Since 2016vs Left	1.043	439	74	26	65	1	.322	.426	.617
Since 2016vs Right	.875	1382	217	55	162	16	.277	.380	.495
2018vs Left	1.138	96	14	6	17	0	.372	.417	.721
2018vs Right	.749	361	45	7	35	2	.244	.363	.386
2017vs Left	.956	157	28	6	17	0	.298	.439	.516
2017vs Right	.943	508	83	23	56	7	.294	.400	.544
2016vs Left	1.060	186	32	14	31	1	.314	.419	.641
2016vs Right	.896	513	89	25	71	7	.284	.372	.523
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Home/Away Batting Splits

Since 2016

+6%

OPS on Road

2018

+6%

OPS at Home

2017

+10%

OPS on Road

2016

+9%

OPS on Road

	OPS	PA	R	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	SLG
Since 2016Home	.890	893	152	42	111	8	.268	.380	.510
Since 2016Away	.940	928	139	39	116	9	.308	.402	.538
2018Home	.861	213	31	7	29	1	.266	.380	.480
2018Away	.812	244	28	6	23	1	.278	.369	.443
2017Home	.902	342	62	18	41	2	.261	.383	.519
2017Away	.993	323	49	11	32	5	.331	.437	.556
2016Home	.895	338	59	17	41	5	.275	.376	.519
2016Away	.980	361	62	22	61	3	.308	.393	.587
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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

0.45

BB Rate

10.5%

K Rate

23.4%

BABIP

.342

ISO

.188

AVG

.272

OBP

.374

SLG

.460

OPS

.834

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

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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.

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.

Bryant was called up in April and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his debut. That was the last time a fantasy owner had a problem with him. The National League's top rookie just missed driving in 100 runs, and with 26 home runs, 87 runs, and a surprising 13 stolen bases, he was one of the top fantasy players around in 2015. Yes, he still strikes out too much (30.6% K-rate), but he draws plenty of walks (11.8% walk rate) and only Giancarlo Stanton and Bryce Harper receive higher power grades in the National League. All signs are pointing up for the third baseman, but his .275 batting average was fueled by a .383 BABIP, so it's possible his first 40-home-run season could be accompanied by a .250 batting average if that figure normalizes. Prospective owners can live with that.

We knew this guy was good, but Bryant's power as a 23-year-old third baseman makes him the top prospect in all of baseball. Bryant destroyed the Southern League in half a season with Double-A Tennessee, and he didn't slow down when he was promoted to Triple-A Iowa. While he struck out a lot - a combined 162 times in 2014 - he also drew 43 walks apiece in his two stops. He doesn't have much left to prove in the minors, so expect him to win a spot at the hot corner for the Cubs this year. It may not happen on Opening Day, however, as the Cubs stand to benefit from having Bryant spend a few weeks at Triple-A Iowa to prevent him from accruing a full year of service time in 2015.

In an organization full of shiny hitting prospects, Bryant may shine the brightest. The second pick in the 2013 draft only has 128 professional at-bats under his belt, and his defense at the hot corner is underwhelming, but his power is through the roof and he's been known to draw a walk or two. And just in case anyone didn't notice, he raked in the AFL as well. While he'll probably start the year at Double-A Tennessee, he should move up very quickly and could see action in Chicago sometime in 2014. Put a star next to his name so you don't forget him.

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Earns small raise from Cubs

3BChicago Cubs

January 11, 2019

Bryant and the Cubs agreed to a one-year, $12.9 million contract Friday, avoiding an arbitration hearing, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.