2022 Stats
AVG
.262
HR
14
RBI
46
R
54
SB
9
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was a lot of hype surrounding Suzuki last winter as he transitioned to MLB following a long, successful run in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. It looked initially like he might exceed expectations in Year 1 of his five-year, $85 million deal with the Cubs. He hit four homers in his first nine games, but Suzuki eventually slowed and a finger injury wiped out his entire month of June. A chase rate in the 90th percentile suggests he could trim his strikeout rate down some (from 24.7%) as he gets better situated against big-league pitching. With power, speed and regular playing time projected, Suzuki looks like a classic post-hype fantasy sleeper. He figures to bat high in the order and should have the green light to run under manager David Ross, whose team ranked second in the NL in steal attempts last season. Read Past Outlooks
Scores twice Sunday
Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's victory over Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
The Cubs scored five runs in the first inning Sunday, and Suzuki's contribution was a walk and a run scored on a Franmil Reyes base hit. The rookie also came around to score on a Nico Hoerner sacrifice fly after reaching via a single to right field. In four games since returning from the injured list Sept. 29, Suzuki is 6-for-14 with a home run and three runs scored.
The Cubs scored five runs in the first inning Sunday, and Suzuki's contribution was a walk and a run scored on a Franmil Reyes base hit. The rookie also came around to score on a Nico Hoerner sacrifice fly after reaching via a single to right field. In four games since returning from the injured list Sept. 29, Suzuki is 6-for-14 with a home run and three runs scored.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
21
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24
3
3
#1
#2
#3
#4
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#9
13
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+14%
OPS vs LHP
2022
+14%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020vs Left | .847 | 120 | 4 | 11 | .269 | ||||
| Since 2020vs Right | .742 | 326 | 10 | 35 | .259 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .847 | 120 | 4 | 11 | .269 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .742 | 326 | 10 | 35 | .259 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+17%
OPS at Home
2022
+17%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020Home | .832 | 212 | 8 | 23 | .282 | ||||
| Since 2020Away | .713 | 234 | 6 | 23 | .244 | ||||
| 2022Home | .832 | 212 | 8 | 23 | .282 | ||||
| 2022Away | .713 | 234 | 6 | 23 | .244 | ||||
| 2021Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Seiya Suzuki 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
9.4%K Rate
24.7%BABIP
.326ISO
.171AVG
.262OBP
.336SLG
.433OPS
.770wOBA
.337Exit Velocity
89.6 mphHard Hit Rate
32.4%Barrels/PA
7.2%Expected BA
.247Expected SLG
.419Sprint Speed
23.9 ft/secGround Ball %
40.0%Line Drive %
20.0%Fly Ball %
40.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
An erroneous report announced Suzuki would be signing with the Padres, but shortly thereafter he agreed to a five-year, $85 million deal with the Cubs, and he's expected to be the everyday starter in right field. The 27-year-old is coming over from the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, where he won the equivalent of the Gold Glove Award five times. He's coming off his most productive offensive season in 2021, as he hit .317/.433/.636 with 38 home runs, 88 RBI and a 88:89 BB:K in 134 games. Suzuki shouldn't be expected to replicate those numbers while facing better pitchers in MLB, but he could be a serviceable option with some upside in his rookie campaign.
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Pops 14th home run
Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Reds.
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Tallies triple in return
Suzuki went 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Phillies.
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Snags spot in Thursday's lineup
Suzuki is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.
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Remains out of lineup
Suzuki isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies.
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Back from paternity list
Suzuki was reinstated from the restricted list but is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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