2018 Stats
AVG
.272
HR
13
RBI
52
R
59
SB
2
2019 Projections
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

At full strength
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.
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
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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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 | |||||
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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
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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.
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Earns small raise from Cubs
Bryant and the Cubs agreed to a one-year, $12.9 million contract Friday, avoiding an arbitration hearing, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
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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.
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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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