2023 Stats
AVG
.211
HR
0
RBI
2
R
5
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Busch emphasized his status as one of the Dodgers' most highly touted young bats by leading the organization's minor-leaguers in hits (151), doubles (38), RBI (108) and runs (118) last season while tying for lead with 32 homers. Sure, he played most of his games in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League and struck out in 26.5% of his plate appearances, but he showed improvement in that area with a 17.6% rate over his final 25 games and has consistently demonstrated patience at the plate, registering an 11.4% walk rate last season. Busch isn't going to steal many bases and is just an average defender, but his potential with the bat was enough for the Dodgers to add him to their 40-man roster in November. He should make his big-league debut sometime in 2023. Read Past Outlooks

Returns to Triple-A
The Dodgers optioned Busch to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Busch didn't play a ton during his first stint in the big leagues, getting five starts over a two-and-a-half week period. He's clearing out to make room for J.D. Martinez's return from the injured list.
Busch didn't play a ton during his first stint in the big leagues, getting five starts over a two-and-a-half week period. He's clearing out to make room for J.D. Martinez's return from the injured list.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+312%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+312%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | 2.000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .485 | 22 | 0 | 2 | .167 | ||||
2023vs Left | 2.000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | ||||
2023vs Right | .485 | 22 | 0 | 2 | .167 | ||||
2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+147%
OPS at Home
2023
+147%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .971 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .400 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .393 | 16 | 0 | 2 | .143 | ||||
2023Home | .971 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .400 | ||||
2023Away | .393 | 16 | 0 | 2 | .143 | ||||
2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Michael Busch 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
0.44BB Rate
17.4%K Rate
39.1%BABIP
.400ISO
.000AVG
.211OBP
.348SLG
.211OPS
.558wOBA
.275Exit Velocity
85.3 mphHard Hit Rate
20.0%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.173Expected SLG
.202Sprint Speed
24.7 ft/secGround Ball %
70.0%Line Drive %
20.0%Fly Ball %
10.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Busch gives off Max Muncy vibes, which is fitting as he is coming up in the same organization and plays the same positions as Muncy did when he was coming up. Better in OBP leagues than AVG leagues, Busch hit 20 home runs with a 14.1 BB% and a 26.1 K% in 107 games as a 23-year-old at Double-A. He primarily played second base but also saw time at first base and designated hitter. The DH coming to the National League increases Busch's chances of eventually getting regular playing time, but this is still a very crowded organizational depth chart. He probably won't be on a fast track to the majors, especially since he is not yet on the 40-man roster.
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Nabs first big-league steal
Busch went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base against the Phillies in a 13-4 win Monday.
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Gets call at second base
Busch is starting at second base and batting ninth for the Dodgers in Monday's game versus the Phillies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
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Reaches twice in MLB debut
Busch went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and an RBI in Tuesday's 8-7 win against Pittsburgh.
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Batting seventh in MLB debut
The Dodgers recalled Busch from Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he'll serve as the team's designated hitter and No. 7 batter in his MLB debut Tuesday in Pittsburgh, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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Headed to big leagues
Busch is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
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