2024 Stats
AVG
.250
HR
0
RBI
1
R
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SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
McKinstry saw his most consistent MLB playing time yet in 2023, though he remained a limited offensive player. The 28-year-old batted just .231 with a .653 OPS across 148 games. He didn't provide much in the way of counting stats either with only nine home runs, 35 RBI and 60 runs scored, though at least he managed 16 stolen bases in 22 attempts. McKinstry's best attribute remained his versatility, as he appeared at every defensive position except for catcher and first base in his first season with the Tigers. At this point in his career, McKinstry profiles as a prototypical utility player who can provide solid defense across the diamond but doesn't offer much at the plate. That makes him a more valuable real-life player than fantasy asset, so managers don't need to have McKinstry on the radar outside of deeper formats. He can at least be a bargain bin dart throw for DFS players. Read Past Outlooks
Reaches twice in Sunday's loss
McKinstry went 1-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Athletics and is now batting .313 across seven appearances this season.
ANALYSIS
McKinstry isn't known as an offensive threat, but he's off to a strong start in his utility role. He started at shortstop Sunday with regular Javier Baez, who is batting just .154 so far, getting the day off. Baez will likely stick as the primary starter, though McKinstry could start to earn more playing time if he continues to reach base at a solid clip.
McKinstry isn't known as an offensive threat, but he's off to a strong start in his utility role. He started at shortstop Sunday with regular Javier Baez, who is batting just .154 so far, getting the day off. Baez will likely stick as the primary starter, though McKinstry could start to earn more playing time if he continues to reach base at a solid clip.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+11%
OPS vs RHP
2024
-100%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022vs Left | .587 | 67 | 0 | 4 | .222 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .651 | 664 | 14 | 47 | .223 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .594 | 27 | 0 | 1 | .261 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .653 | 46 | 0 | 3 | .243 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .653 | 472 | 9 | 32 | .230 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .465 | 20 | 0 | 1 | .188 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .653 | 165 | 5 | 14 | .200 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+23%
OPS at Home
2024
+35%
OPS on Road
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| Since 2022Home | .717 | 349 | 9 | 30 | .242 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .582 | 382 | 5 | 20 | .206 | ||||
| 2024Home | .473 | 11 | 0 | 0 | .200 | ||||
| 2024Away | .639 | 17 | 0 | 1 | .286 | ||||
| 2023Home | .722 | 263 | 6 | 24 | .247 | ||||
| 2023Away | .585 | 255 | 3 | 11 | .215 | ||||
| 2022Home | .733 | 75 | 3 | 6 | .232 | ||||
| 2022Away | .565 | 110 | 2 | 8 | .175 | ||||
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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
0.38BB Rate
10.7%K Rate
28.6%BABIP
.353ISO
.000AVG
.250OBP
.321SLG
.250OPS
.571wOBA
.265Exit Velocity
89.6 mphHard Hit Rate
41.2%Barrels/PA
3.6%Expected BA
.303Expected SLG
.426Sprint Speed
Ground Ball %
35.3%Line Drive %
35.3%Fly Ball %
29.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be on trading block
With the acquisition of Miles Mastrobuoni, McKinstry could be traded by the Cubs, reports Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The Cubs acquired McKinstry in the deadline deal that sent Chris Martin to the Dodgers. While McKinstry found time at three different positions, he underwhelmed at the plate, posting a .206/.272/.361 slash line with four homers in 47 games in Chicago. McKinstry is out of minor-league options and Mastrobuoni has three option years remaining, so McKinstry could be dealt to allow more roster flexibility for the Cubs.
The Cubs acquired McKinstry in the deadline deal that sent Chris Martin to the Dodgers. While McKinstry found time at three different positions, he underwhelmed at the plate, posting a .206/.272/.361 slash line with four homers in 47 games in Chicago. McKinstry is out of minor-league options and Mastrobuoni has three option years remaining, so McKinstry could be dealt to allow more roster flexibility for the Cubs.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Could see more time at third
With Gio Urshela not locked into the starting third base job yet, McKinstry may have a path to more regular playing time at the hot corner, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Likely set for bench role
McKinstry will likely serve in a utility role for the Tigers this season with Colt Keith the presumptive starter at second base, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
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Goes deep in loss
McKinstry went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's loss to the Guardians.
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Sitting against lefty
McKinstry isn't in the Tigers' lineup Sunday against Oakland.
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Scores lone run Saturday
McKinstry went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Athletics.
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