2022 Stats
AVG
.199
HR
5
RBI
14
R
21
SB
7
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After beginning his career with two seasons and change in a Dodgers uniform, McKinstry finished 2022 with the Cubs after a midseason trade from Los Angeles. He showed good defensive versatility by appearing at five different positions, though he continued to do very little at the plate. He slashed .199/.273/.361 and contributed five home runs across 57 games. While those numbers don't jump off the page, McKinstry was at least able to record a career-high seven stolen bases on seven attempts. Heading into his age-28 season, McKinstry looks like a backup to Nick Madrigal and Nico Hoerner up the middle, and he could see some time in the outfield as well. His uncertain playing time and probable low batting average limits his appeal, though McKinstry could have a little value in deeper leagues if he somehow sees an expanded role and also continues to steal bases at a regular clip. Read Past Outlooks

Gets look in left field
McKinstry will get looks in the outfield for the rest of the Cactus League season, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
McKinstry got a look in left field on Saturday, and it's something the Cubs will have him do again during the exhibition season. The former Dodgers prospect is out of options, so Chicago would risk losing him on waivers if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster. Showing the versatility to handle the outfield would go a long way towards McKinstry being a part of the opening group.
McKinstry got a look in left field on Saturday, and it's something the Cubs will have him do again during the exhibition season. The former Dodgers prospect is out of options, so Chicago would risk losing him on waivers if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster. Showing the versatility to handle the outfield would go a long way towards McKinstry being a part of the opening group.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+10%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+40%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .605 | 73 | 1 | 10 | .215 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .664 | 291 | 11 | 34 | .207 | ||||
2022vs Left | .465 | 20 | 0 | 1 | .188 | ||||
2022vs Right | .653 | 165 | 5 | 14 | .200 | ||||
2021vs Left | .650 | 53 | 1 | 9 | .224 | ||||
2021vs Right | .676 | 119 | 6 | 20 | .211 | ||||
2020vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020vs Right | .714 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .286 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+29%
OPS at Home
2022
+30%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020Home | .743 | 165 | 8 | 24 | .230 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .576 | 199 | 4 | 19 | .190 | ||||
2022Home | .733 | 75 | 3 | 6 | .232 | ||||
2022Away | .565 | 110 | 2 | 8 | .175 | ||||
2021Home | .751 | 90 | 5 | 18 | .229 | ||||
2021Away | .577 | 82 | 2 | 11 | .200 | ||||
2020Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020Away | .714 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .286 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Zach McKinstry 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
0.31BB Rate
8.6%K Rate
28.1%BABIP
.257ISO
.163AVG
.199OBP
.273SLG
.361OPS
.635wOBA
.282Exit Velocity
86.4 mphHard Hit Rate
25.0%Barrels/PA
2.7%Expected BA
.229Expected SLG
.342Sprint Speed
24.7 ft/secGround Ball %
37.2%Line Drive %
24.8%Fly Ball %
38.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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McKinstry came out of nowhere to appear on the Dodgers' radar by logging a 177 wRC+ in his first Triple-A stint in 2019. The 25-year-old followed with a strong spring training last season, logging a 1.314 OPS and drilling three homers over 31 plate appearances. Simply receiving a big-league call-up was an against-the-odds achievement in itself -- McKinstry was a slap-hitting 33rd-round pick in the 2016 first-year playoff draft -- and he ran with the opportunity, collecting a pair of hits in seven at-bats. McKinstry's minor-league track record reveals favorable walk and strikeout rates, which often translates to similar characteristics in the majors. The big question is whether the power that began to emerge in 2019 will continue to blossom as McKinstry further evolves as a hitter. If so, his ability to play all over the field could help McKinstry fill the type of super-utility role the Dodgers tend to covet.
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May see time at DH
McKinstry is a candidate to see some time at DH or as a utility player for the Cubs in 2023, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.
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Homers, drives in three
McKinstry went 2-for-6 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 15-2 victory over the Reds.
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On bench Tuesday
McKinstry will sit Tuesday against the Reds.
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Sits against southpaw
McKinstry isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Reds.
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Still on bench Friday
McKinstry isn't in the lineup Friday against Cincinnati.
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