2025 Stats
AVG
.252
HR
26
RBI
62
R
66
SB
1
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Carpenter remained a solid fantasy contributor in 2025, though his limitations against left-handed pitching continue to cap his overall value. The outfielder posted an .812 OPS with 23 home runs in 373 at-bats against righties last year compared to a .638 OPS and three long balls in only 60 at-bats versus southpaws. Since 2023, he's sporting an .868 OPS against righties and only a .607 OPS against lefties. Carpenter also doesn't offer much beyond his power, as he stole just a single base in 2025 and he has only seven across four MLB seasons. Carpenter is certainly a talented player, and he should once again occupy a prime lineup spot for the Tigers in 2026, but he will likely ride the bench frequently against same-handed pitching. Fantasy managers should target the 28-year-old for homers, though there are other outfielders with more even left/right splits who probably have higher ceilings. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $3.275 million contract with the Tigers in January of 2026.
To see more work against lefties?
Carpenter only logged 60 at-bats against left-handed pitchers last season, but he could see more opportunities in 2026, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Carpenter is just a .207 career hitter against lefties in the regular season, and he batted .217 (13-for-60) with 14 strikeouts against same-handed pitching last year, though three of those hits left the yard. It's that power potential that could keep the 28-year-old on the field against southpaws, and he's been an elite offensive weapon against righties throughout his career. When the Tigers do decide to bench Carpenter against lefties, Jahmai Jones, Matt Vierling and Austin Slater are among the top options to receive at-bats. More playing time against southpaws could raise Carpenter's fantasy ceiling in 2026, at least in terms of home runs and other counting stats, though his batting average may suffer.
Carpenter is just a .207 career hitter against lefties in the regular season, and he batted .217 (13-for-60) with 14 strikeouts against same-handed pitching last year, though three of those hits left the yard. It's that power potential that could keep the 28-year-old on the field against southpaws, and he's been an elite offensive weapon against righties throughout his career. When the Tigers do decide to bench Carpenter against lefties, Jahmai Jones, Matt Vierling and Austin Slater are among the top options to receive at-bats. More playing time against southpaws could raise Carpenter's fantasy ceiling in 2026, at least in terms of home runs and other counting stats, though his batting average may suffer.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+43%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+27%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .607 | 172 | 6 | 23 | .205 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .868 | 1040 | 58 | 160 | .279 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .638 | 63 | 3 | 5 | .217 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .812 | 397 | 23 | 57 | .257 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .408 | 31 | 1 | 4 | .107 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .994 | 262 | 17 | 53 | .305 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .657 | 78 | 2 | 14 | .235 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .841 | 381 | 18 | 50 | .286 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+9%
OPS at Home
2025
+29%
OPS at Home
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| Since 2023Home | .868 | 604 | 33 | 94 | .285 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .795 | 608 | 31 | 89 | .253 | ||||
| 2025Home | .897 | 216 | 14 | 30 | .274 | ||||
| 2025Away | .693 | 244 | 12 | 32 | .233 | ||||
| 2024Home | .914 | 158 | 13 | 36 | .264 | ||||
| 2024Away | .953 | 135 | 5 | 21 | .308 | ||||
| 2023Home | .809 | 230 | 6 | 28 | .311 | ||||
| 2023Away | .814 | 229 | 14 | 36 | .243 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kerry Carpenter 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
0.17BB Rate
3.9%K Rate
23.0%BABIP
.274ISO
.245AVG
.252OBP
.291SLG
.497OPS
.788wOBA
.340Exit Velocity
91.4 mphHard Hit Rate
35.4%Barrels/PA
8.9%Expected BA
.255Expected SLG
.483Sprint Speed
22.7 ft/secGround Ball %
33.1%Line Drive %
21.3%Fly Ball %
45.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Carpenter was affected by injury in 2024 for the second year in a row, this time missing almost three months of action with a lumbar spine stress fracture. He had collected a .914 OPS before getting hurt and didn't miss a beat after returning, putting up a .954 OPS and 10 home runs over his final 133 plate appearances before adding another homer in the playoffs. Carpenter again stood out for his quality of contact, boasting a 46.4 percent hard-hit rate and 17.7 percent barrel rate. The 27-year-old's big bugaboo is that he can't hit left-handed pitching (.408 OPS in 2024) and rarely gets the opportunity to do so. It certainly limits how much volume he's able to provide, and that's even before factoring in Carpenter's increasing injury concerns. That said, Carpenter's 149 wRC+ versus righties since the start of 2023 is the 11th highest in baseball among players with at least 500 plate appearances. When he's in the lineup, he's going to mash.
More Fantasy News
Gets deal for 2026
Carpenter agreed to a one-year, $3.275 million contract with the Tigers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Swats key homer in Game 1 win
Carpenter went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's extra-innings win over the Mariners in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
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Belts 26th home run Tuesday
Carpenter appeared as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-5, 10-inning loss to the Guardians.
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Mashes homer No. 25
Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins.
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Homers off bench Wednesday
Carpenter went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 11-1 win over the Yankees.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Will see more at-bats vs. lefties
Carpenter is expected to see more at-bats against left-handed pitchers in the 2026 season, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com.
Analysis
Carpenter only logged 60 at-bats against left-handed pitchers in 2025, but that number is expected to rise in 2026 as he's going to handle a bigger role on offense overall. Carpenter hit .217 against lefties in 2025, going 13-for-60, so this move will likely determine whether he can be an everyday player or if he remains better suited for a platoon role.
Carpenter only logged 60 at-bats against left-handed pitchers in 2025, but that number is expected to rise in 2026 as he's going to handle a bigger role on offense overall. Carpenter hit .217 against lefties in 2025, going 13-for-60, so this move will likely determine whether he can be an everyday player or if he remains better suited for a platoon role.