2026 Stats
AVG
.244
HR
10
RBI
49
R
45
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
It was a frustrating start to 2025 for Horwitz, who underwent wrist surgery in early February and was unable to debut until mid-May. He then hit only .232 with a .593 OPS across the first half of the season. However, the second half showed a glimpse of what the Pirates hoped to get when they traded for Horwitz, as he hit .305 with a .916 OPS across 230 plate appearances. The end result was a near identical stat line to his 2024 season, with his core skills being solid plate discipline, consistent contact and a corresponding solid batting average with a high on-base percentage. The primary downsides to Horwitz's profile are his lack of high-quality contact, leading to modest power production. In addition, he's a clear platoon bat, as he'll lose out on at-bats against left-handed pitchers. All told, Horwitz should be penciled in for around 15 homers with a .260 average and decent counting stats. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $802,000 contract with the Pirates in March of 2026.
Starting to get on track
Horwitz went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Royals.
Analysis
Horwitz delivered a two-RBI single in the seventh inning to give the Pirates a lead they wouldn't relinquish. He has struggled significantly since returning in early August, as he's hit just .182 with 13 RBI and seven runs scored across 34 games. However, Horwitz has started to turn things around of late, hitting .333 with five RBI and three runs scored in his last seven contests.
Horwitz delivered a two-RBI single in the seventh inning to give the Pirates a lead they wouldn't relinquish. He has struggled significantly since returning in early August, as he's hit just .182 with 13 RBI and seven runs scored across 34 games. However, Horwitz has started to turn things around of late, hitting .333 with five RBI and three runs scored in his last seven contests.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+41%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+23%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .568 | 222 | 2 | 21 | .204 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .801 | 1021 | 31 | 119 | .272 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .596 | 90 | 1 | 7 | .224 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .735 | 361 | 9 | 42 | .249 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .593 | 51 | 1 | 5 | .186 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .813 | 360 | 10 | 46 | .283 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .522 | 81 | 0 | 9 | .194 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .864 | 300 | 12 | 31 | .285 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+3%
OPS on Road
2026
+17%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .747 | 611 | 14 | 66 | .250 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .771 | 632 | 19 | 74 | .269 | ||||
| 2026Home | .766 | 220 | 6 | 24 | .262 | ||||
| 2026Away | .653 | 231 | 4 | 25 | .228 | ||||
| 2025Home | .757 | 206 | 4 | 24 | .257 | ||||
| 2025Away | .816 | 205 | 7 | 27 | .286 | ||||
| 2024Home | .712 | 185 | 4 | 18 | .229 | ||||
| 2024Away | .862 | 196 | 8 | 22 | .298 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Spencer Horwitz 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
0.74BB Rate
12.0%K Rate
16.2%BABIP
.274ISO
.119AVG
.244OBP
.344SLG
.364OPS
.707wOBA
.320Exit Velocity
86.4 mphHard Hit Rate
27.1%Barrels/PA
1.1%Expected BA
.232Expected SLG
.345Sprint Speed
20.5 ft/secGround Ball %
41.5%Line Drive %
17.7%Fly Ball %
40.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Horwitz was one of the few bright spots on a disappointing Toronto roster as he came up and more than handled his own in his rookie season at the plate. Horwitz earned his promotion with a .335/.456/.514 triple-slash line in 57 games in Triple-A Buffalo where he walked more often than he struck out. He finished the season with the Jays hitting .265/.357/.433 with 12 homers and a willingness to accept walks. Those numbers were mostly put up against righties because he did not hit lefties well. All 16 of his homers came off righties, as he hit .310/.416/.522 against them but had just six doubles and a .244/.340/.291 line against southpaws. He has both first- and second-base eligibility for fantasy purposes, but Horwitz figures to be done playing second base after a series of offseason trades led to him ending up atop Pittsburgh's first-base depth chart. He is likely to sit against most lefties when the Pirates are at full strength, but he has a high floor against right-handed pitching, especially after getting traded to this less crowded situation.
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Exiting starting nine
Horwitz is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Brewers.
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Plates three runs Tuesday
Horwitz went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the White Sox.
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Idle for series finale
Horwitz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
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Resting against lefty
Horwitz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
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Sitting Wednesday
Horwitz is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Brewers on Wednesday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could help Pirates add pitching
Horwitz could become one of the Pirates' primary trade chips if they decide to strengthen their pitching staff before the deadline, according to MLB.com.
Analysis
Horwitz has been sidelined since June due to a hamstring injury but is expected to return in the near future. If healthy, the Pirates could be open to listening to offers for him. Horwitz has potential and owns an .841 OPS this season, but the Pirates might be better suited to trading him to bolster their pitching depth. Horwitz is under club control through 2030, and with the emergence of Esmerlyn Valdez in right field, Ryan O'Hearn could be better suited for first base. That scenario would leave Horwitz expendable, or at the very least, it'd make him an intriguing trade chip with great long-term upside.
Horwitz has been sidelined since June due to a hamstring injury but is expected to return in the near future. If healthy, the Pirates could be open to listening to offers for him. Horwitz has potential and owns an .841 OPS this season, but the Pirates might be better suited to trading him to bolster their pitching depth. Horwitz is under club control through 2030, and with the emergence of Esmerlyn Valdez in right field, Ryan O'Hearn could be better suited for first base. That scenario would leave Horwitz expendable, or at the very least, it'd make him an intriguing trade chip with great long-term upside.