2025 Stats
AVG
.226
HR
13
RBI
44
R
57
SB
17
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
While there were definite growing pains during Shaw's rookie season in 2025, there were also plenty of flashes of promise. The young infielder started slowly and was batting just .172 at the end of April, which got him sent back down to Triple-A Iowa, but he was recalled in early May and batted .359 in the month. However, Shaw wouldn't bat above .240 in a month again the rest of the year, which highlighted his volatility as a player just getting his feet wet in the majors. When he did make contact, the 24-year-old displayed an encouraging mix of power and speed, and he finished with 13 home runs and 17 stolen bases. Shaw batted .284 with a .379 on-base percentage across two minor-league stops in 2024, and if he can carry more of that over to the MLB level in 2026, a big step forward is possible in his sophomore campaign. However, the Cubs' signing of Alex Bregman this offseason significantly alters Shaw's path to playing time. Chicago could look to get him reps in the outfield to use him as a potential utility player, but even in that role he'll likely have much smaller volume than previously expected. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Cubs in March of 2026.
Gets run at first base
Shaw played first base for the first time in his career during Wednesday's Cactus League contest, and he could be a contingency option there for the Cubs during the regular season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
The third baseman is adding to his defensive acumen in an effort to grow into more of a super-utility role for the Cubs, though he had to borrow Carson Kelly's first baseman's glove to try out the new position Wednesday. With Tyler Austin (knee) set to miss a few months, Chicago is looking for added versatility off the bench, and Shaw would give the Cubs some depth behind starter Michael Busch if he can hold his own at first. Shaw almost exclusively played third base as a rookie last year, with a handful of appearances at second, but he's already played in right field, center field and now first so far this spring. It seems like the 24-year-old could play regularly for the Cubs across the diamond in 2026 even without a regular starting position.
The third baseman is adding to his defensive acumen in an effort to grow into more of a super-utility role for the Cubs, though he had to borrow Carson Kelly's first baseman's glove to try out the new position Wednesday. With Tyler Austin (knee) set to miss a few months, Chicago is looking for added versatility off the bench, and Shaw would give the Cubs some depth behind starter Michael Busch if he can hold his own at first. Shaw almost exclusively played third base as a rookie last year, with a handful of appearances at second, but he's already played in right field, center field and now first so far this spring. It seems like the 24-year-old could play regularly for the Cubs across the diamond in 2026 even without a regular starting position.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+26%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+24%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .804 | 113 | 6 | 14 | .252 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .637 | 333 | 7 | 30 | .214 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .808 | 110 | 6 | 14 | .250 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .649 | 327 | 7 | 30 | .218 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .667 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .000 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+20%
OPS on Road
2025
+16%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .614 | 210 | 6 | 17 | .199 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .736 | 236 | 7 | 27 | .245 | ||||
| 2025Home | .633 | 201 | 6 | 17 | .203 | ||||
| 2025Away | .736 | 236 | 7 | 27 | .245 | ||||
| 2024Home | .222 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .111 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Matt Shaw 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
0.40BB Rate
8.7%K Rate
21.5%BABIP
.262ISO
.168AVG
.226OBP
.295SLG
.394OPS
.690wOBA
.304Exit Velocity
84.9 mphHard Hit Rate
27.4%Barrels/PA
4.8%Expected BA
.239Expected SLG
.368Sprint Speed
25.1 ft/secGround Ball %
39.3%Line Drive %
20.7%Fly Ball %
40.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
2024
Shaw's game was built for standard 5x5 fantasy, as he could be a 25-homer/25-steal infielder who hits for a high average during his prime years. A sturdy, athletic 5-foot-9 second baseman who has spent a signifiant amount of time at third base over the past year, Shaw figures to debut at the hot corner on Opening Day after Isaac Paredes was shipped to Houston as part of the return for Kyle Tucker. Shaw slashed .284/.379/.488 with 21 homers, 31 steals and strong hard-hit data (29.7 Hard%, 13.4 Soft%) in 121 games at Double-A and Triple-A, and his command of the zone didn't lessen after his promotion to Triple-A. If Shaw embraced pulling the ball more regularly (Oppo% over 40% at both stops) he could reach another level as a power hitter, but he already has a high floor and high ceiling in our game and is ready for primetime.
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Clubs first spring home run
Shaw went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League contest against the Rangers.
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Likely to start in RF versus LHP
The Cubs are expected to start Shaw in right field against left-handed pitchers, Bruce Levine of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Could be tried in outfield
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Thursday that Shaw could be used some in the outfield this season, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
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Big effort in easy win
Shaw went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and three total runs scored in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Mets.
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Returns to lineup Tuesday
Shaw (personal) will start at third base and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Mets.
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Could see time at first base
Shaw is expected to get some work at first base in the final days of spring training, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic.
Analysis
Shaw has gotten reps in the outfield and at second base this spring, but now he's adding first base into the mix in an effort to increase his versatility. Shaw was the Cubs' everyday third baseman in 2025, but he's expected to have a utility role off the bench in 2026 following the signing of Alex Bregman in free agency.
Shaw has gotten reps in the outfield and at second base this spring, but now he's adding first base into the mix in an effort to increase his versatility. Shaw was the Cubs' everyday third baseman in 2025, but he's expected to have a utility role off the bench in 2026 following the signing of Alex Bregman in free agency.