2022 Stats
AVG
.268
HR
8
RBI
44
R
38
SB
0
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hosmer was released by the Red Sox in December but latched on with the Cubs, and he should split time at first base with Trey Mancini in 2023. Hosmer's .268/.334/.382 slash line was good for a technically above-average 104 wRC+, but that sort of mediocre performance doesn't cut it at first base. Hosmer's fantasy appeal was even more muted, as he homered just eight times in 419 plate appearances. There's little reason to bet on a bounce back in 2023. Outside of a brief blip in 2020 (when he played just 38 games), that 104 wRC+ represents his best mark of the last five years, with his extreme groundball tendency the culprit as usual. He makes plenty of contact, posting a 15.3 K% last season, but his 3.1 degree average launch angle means most of that contact is harmless. Even if the shift ban means more of those grounders squeak through, it's unlikely to make him much of fantasy asset. Read Past Outlooks

Lands with Cubs
Hosmer and the Cubs agreed to a contract Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The exact terms of Hosmer's deal with Chicago aren't clear, but the 33-year-old is presumably joining the Cubs on a short-term pact with the expectation that he settles in as the team's Opening Day first baseman. The addition of Hosmer could hurt top prospect Matt Mervis' chances of breaking camp with the big club, though Mervis could still be an option at the Cubs' unsettled designated-hitter spot. While splitting time between San Diego and Boston in 2022, Hosmer slashed a pedestrian .268/.334/.382 with a career-low eight home runs to go with 44 RBI and 38 runs.
The exact terms of Hosmer's deal with Chicago aren't clear, but the 33-year-old is presumably joining the Cubs on a short-term pact with the expectation that he settles in as the team's Opening Day first baseman. The addition of Hosmer could hurt top prospect Matt Mervis' chances of breaking camp with the big club, though Mervis could still be an option at the Cubs' unsettled designated-hitter spot. While splitting time between San Diego and Boston in 2022, Hosmer slashed a pedestrian .268/.334/.382 with a career-low eight home runs to go with 44 RBI and 38 runs.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+9%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+12%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .700 | 328 | 7 | 38 | .275 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .760 | 812 | 22 | 107 | .270 | ||||
2022vs Left | .773 | 117 | 2 | 9 | .324 | ||||
2022vs Right | .693 | 302 | 6 | 35 | .245 | ||||
2021vs Left | .676 | 158 | 3 | 19 | .262 | ||||
2021vs Right | .754 | 407 | 9 | 46 | .272 | ||||
2020vs Left | .613 | 53 | 2 | 10 | .204 | ||||
2020vs Right | .974 | 103 | 7 | 26 | .330 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+5%
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+2%
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Since 2020Home | .762 | 525 | 15 | 64 | .281 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .724 | 604 | 14 | 80 | .261 | ||||
2022Home | .707 | 192 | 4 | 14 | .278 | ||||
2022Away | .723 | 227 | 4 | 30 | .260 | ||||
2021Home | .777 | 269 | 7 | 32 | .287 | ||||
2021Away | .690 | 296 | 5 | 33 | .253 | ||||
2020Home | .872 | 64 | 4 | 18 | .263 | ||||
2020Away | .846 | 81 | 5 | 17 | .289 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Eric Hosmer 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
0.58BB Rate
8.8%K Rate
15.3%BABIP
.304ISO
.113AVG
.268OBP
.334SLG
.382OPS
.716wOBA
.315Exit Velocity
88.4 mphHard Hit Rate
27.1%Barrels/PA
4.3%Expected BA
.258Expected SLG
.379Sprint Speed
22.5 ft/secGround Ball %
56.8%Line Drive %
18.0%Fly Ball %
25.2%Advanced Batting Stats
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Hosmer was only rosterable in the deepest of leagues in 2021. While he posted a decent batting average, that was the only positive to his 2021 season. Hosmer played in 151 games, but he hit just 12 home runs (a seven-year low 11.3% HR/FB) due in large part to his 55.5 GB%. The lack of production pushed him down the Padres' lineup and he didn't post over 70 runs or RBI. Additionally, he hit barely over replacement level (.676 OPS) against lefties. He's been this below-average player for years, but for some reason, teams continued to hit him high in the batting order so he used to be counted on for 80 runs and 100 RBI. Those days look to be over. There is a scenario where he could get back to hitting 20 homers, but that's his upside. With so many other first-base options, it's best to look elsewhere.
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Officially released by Boston
Hosmer was released by the Red Sox on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Designated for assignment
Hosmer was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Friday.
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Opting in
Hosmer opted into the final three years and $39 million of his contract Tuesday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
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Makes return from IL
The Red Sox reinstated Hosmer (back) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
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To be activated Monday
Hosmer (back) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
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