Rob Refsnyder

Rob Refsnyder

35-Year-Old OutfielderOF
Seattle Mariners
2026 Stats
AVG
.127
HR
2
RBI
4
R
5
SB
0
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Refsnyder slashed a robust .312/.407/.516 versus left-handed pitching during his four seasons with the Red Sox, and it should be against southpaws that he sees most of his playing time with the Mariners. He's capable of handling all three outfield spots, and while Refsnyder does have past infield experience, he hasn't played on the dirt regularly since 2017. Read Past Outlooks
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#367
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League Majors
Bats R
Throws R
40 Man Yes
Height 6'0"
Weight 215
DOB 3/26/1991
Born Seoul, South Korea
College Arizona
Drafted 5th Rd 2012 NYY
Signed a one-year, $6.25 million contract with the Mariners in December of 2025.
Checking back into lineup
OFSeattle Mariners
May 3, 2026
Refsnyder (undisclosed) will start at designated hitter and will bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis
Refsnyder is typically included in the lineup against left-handers, but he took a seat versus southpaw Cole Ragans in the series opener Friday while he contended with a couple minor injuries. The Mariners felt comfortable enough with Refsnyder's health to use him off the bench in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win, and after checking out fine afterward, he'll get the green light to start Sunday versus Royals lefty Kris Bubic.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
 
 
+27%
OPS vs LHP
2026
 
 
+3%
OPS vs LHP
2025
 
 
+56%
OPS vs LHP
2024
 
 
+28%
OPS vs LHP
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2024vs Left .872 334 38 17 52 1 .273 .365 .507
Since 2024vs Right .684 244 28 5 22 4 .247 .307 .377
2026vs Left .446 51 4 2 4 0 .114 .196 .250
2026vs Right .432 12 1 0 0 0 .182 .250 .182
2025vs Left .959 138 20 7 25 0 .302 .399 .560
2025vs Right .616 71 9 2 5 3 .212 .268 .348
2024vs Left .941 145 14 8 23 1 .302 .393 .548
2024vs Right .733 161 18 3 17 1 .267 .329 .404
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
 
 
+8%
OPS on Road
2026
 
 
+86%
OPS on Road
2025
 
 
+6%
OPS at Home
2024
 
 
+13%
OPS on Road
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2024Home .759 289 34 10 35 2 .258 .346 .413
Since 2024Away .822 289 32 12 39 3 .265 .336 .486
2026Home .307 30 2 1 2 0 .103 .100 .207
2026Away .572 33 3 1 2 0 .154 .303 .269
2025Home .861 115 16 4 14 2 .300 .391 .470
2025Away .809 94 13 5 16 1 .232 .309 .500
2024Home .776 144 16 5 19 0 .260 .361 .415
2024Away .875 162 16 6 21 2 .302 .358 .517
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Stat Review
How does Rob Refsnyder 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.
  • BB/K
    Walk to strikeout ratio
  • BB Rate
    The percentage of plate appearances resulting in a walk.
  • K Rate
    The percentage of plate appearances resulting in a strikeout.
  • BABIP
    Batting average on balls in play. Measures how many of a batter’s balls in play go for hits.
  • ISO
    Isolated Power. Slugging percentage minus batting average. A computation used to measure a batter's raw power.
  • AVG
    Batting average. Hits divided by at bats.
  • OBP
    On Base Percentage. A measure of how often a batters reaches base. Roughly equal to number of times on base divided by plate appearances.
  • SLG
    Slugging Percentage. A measure of the batting productivity of a hitter. It is calculated as total bases divided by at bats.
  • OPS
    On base plus slugging. THe sum of a batter's on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
  • wOBA
    Weighted on-base average. Measures a player's overall offensive contributions per plate appearance. wOBA combines all the different aspects of hitting into one metric, weighting each of them in proportion to their actual run value.
  • Exit Velocity
    The speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat, immediately after a batter makes contact.
  • Hard Hit Rate
    A measure of contact quality from Sports Info Solutions. This stat explains what percentage of batted balls were hit hard vs. medium or soft.
  • Barrels/PA
    The percentage of plate appearances where a batter had a batted ball classified as a Barrel. A Barrel is a batted ball with similar exit velocity and launch angle to past ones that led to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 slugging percentage.
  • Expected BA
    Expected Batting Average.
  • Expected SLG
    Expected Slugging Percentage.
  • Sprint Speed
    The speed of a runner from home to first, in feet per second.
  • Ground Ball %
    The percentage of balls put in play that are on the ground.
  • Line Drive %
    The percentage of balls put in play that are line drives.
  • Fly Ball %
    The percentage of balls put in play that are fly balls.
BB/K
0.33
 
BB Rate
9.5%
 
K Rate
28.6%
 
BABIP
.135
 
ISO
.109
 
AVG
.127
 
OBP
.206
 
SLG
.236
 
OPS
.443
 
wOBA
.203
 
Exit Velocity
87.1 mph
 
Hard Hit Rate
23.1%
 
Barrels/PA
4.8%
 
Expected BA
.172
 
Expected SLG
.312
 
Sprint Speed
22.0 ft/sec
 
Ground Ball %
30.8%
 
Line Drive %
20.5%
 
Fly Ball %
48.7%
 
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It was not surprising to see Refsnyder hit lefties, as he had raked on the short side of platoons hitting .321 against southpaws from 2021 to 2023 in nearly 300 plate appearances. What was surprising was witnessing Refsnyder hit as many homers in 307 plate appearances in 2024 as he had over the entirety of 2018 to 2023. The part-time outfielder had one homer in 145 plate appearances against lefties in 2023 but hit eight in the exact same number of plate appearances against lefties in 2024 by lofting the ball against them at a career-best rate. He had the exact opposite luck against righties, where he did hit .267, but his ground-ball to fly-ball rate was nearly double what it was against lefties. Career years at 33 years old are rare, and are even less frequently repeated. Boston liked what they saw enough to exercise his 2025 club option as he makes the perfect partner for Wilyer Abreu in an outfield platoon. Ideally, Refsnyder remains in a short-side platoon, but that also severely limits his fantasy viability in 2025. In short, 2024 was a fun surprise, but it isn't happening again.
The Red Sox are pleased with Refsnyder as a depth outfielder that hits lefties well (.828 OPS in 2023) and inked him to a deal for the 2024 season. For the first time in his career, Refsnyder will not have to enter the offseason seeking a minor-league contract with yet another organization - Boston is the sixth stop. The trade of Alex Verdugo to the Yankees, along with Adam Duvall hitting free agency, means Boston's outfield has a different look. Tyler O'Neill, acquired during the winter meetings, is expected to take over in right field with Masataka Yoshida in left and one of a group that includes Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran and Cedanne Rafaela in center. It's unlikely that Refsnyder, who had a career-high 242 plate appearances in 2023, will be anything more than a fourth outfielder or the short side of a platoon, and both the player and team are happy with that.
Refsnyder joined the Red Sox on a minor-league contract for 2022, but he was on the big-league roster from mid-June through the end of the season (though he also dealt with a couple injuries). He did his best work against left-handed pitching with a 1.005 OPS, but he also fared well against righties (.270/.365/.427). Sample size is an obvious concern since he played in just 57 games (one short of his career high), but Refsnyder showed he's at the very least a viable candidate as a short-side platoon option. The signing of Masataka Yoshida solidifies Boston's primary outfield alongside Enrique Hernandez and Alex Verdugo, but Refsnyder should still receive some chances as the No. 4 outfielder, especially against southpaws since both Yoshida and Verdugo are left-handed bats.
Refsnyder spent the spring in camp with the Indians but was designated for assignment after failing to make their major-league roster. The Rays claimed him and gave Refsnyder an Opening Day roster spot. After slashing an anemic .167/.314/.274, Refsynder was again designated and sent to Triple-A Durham after clearing waivers. He posted a more productive .283/.357/.402 line for the Bulls but wasn't called back to the majors when rosters expanded. Refsnyder signed a minor-league contact with the Diamondbacks that includes an invitation to spring training, hoping his ability to play both corner outfield spots and all around the infield warrants a return to the majors.
Refsnyder failed to impress during his latest stint in the big leagues, posting a dismal 22 wRC+ over 98 plate appearances between New York and Toronto. He put bat to ball with decent consistency (17.3 strikeout percentage), but the quality of that contact was poor, to put it nicely. Refsnyder posted a 16.9 percent hard contact rate and managed just three extra-base hits, resulting in an .045 ISO. Only four players with 90-plus plate appearances posted lower wOBA marks: Luke Maile, Arismendy Alcantara, Luis Torrens and Chris Stewart. Refsnyder had some buzz as a prospect and he fared well in his 16-game debut in 2015, but he's done nothing but backslide over the past two years. The Blue Jays left Refsnyder unprotected at the end of the season and the Indians claimed him off waivers. It's no lock that Refsnyder will maintain his 40-man spot through the winter.
With just 16 games under his belt, Refsnyder was plugged into the starting lineup in the Yankees' lone playoff game in 2015, so it looked like he may have earned the organization's trust and a larger role in 2016. Instead, the club acquired Starlin Castro to man the keystone, and after taking some reps at third base in spring training, Refsnyder was sent back to the minors to open up the season. He ended up making multiple trips back and forth between the majors and minors. When all was said and done, the 25-year-old proved to be extremely versatile with at least four starts in the big leagues at first base, right field, second base, and left field. At the plate, he put together an impressive line in 54 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but other than his ability to draw walks, that success didn't translate to the majors. With a crowded depth chart yet again, Refsnyder could face a similar fate this season as a backup option at several positions or a starter in the minors.
Refsnyder, following another impressive campaign at the Triple-A level, was given his first chance in the majors in 2015, eventually leading to a platoon role late in September and being tabbed as a starter in the AL Wild Card game. The 24-year-old posted an impressive .302/.348/.512 line in 16 games, and actually had a .385 average against righties despite primarily being used against southpaws. That the Yankees thought highly enough of the 24-year-old to start him in a win-or-go-home game bodes well for Refsnyder, who will battle for a utility role this spring. The converted outfielder has had some questions regarding his defense, but he looked more than capable at second in the majors, so he could be given the opportunity to earn a full-time role eventually if he continues his production at the plate.
The 23-year-old second baseman has put up very impressive slash lines over the past two seasons in the minor leagues, but his hit tool will have to carry him as he is lacking in the power and speed departments. Refsnyder earned a promotion to Triple-A last season after slashing .342/.385/.548 with six home runs and five steals in 60 games at Double-A Trenton. His .391 BABIP had a lot to do with that production, but he still managed to exceed expectations after leaving Trenton thanks to a less aggressive approach. Stephen Drew was brought in during the offseason to provide a short-term solution at second base, meaning Refsnyder will likely head back to Triple-A to begin 2015, but he could get the call if Drew gets hurt or struggles for another prolonged stretch.
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Battling injuries
OFSeattle Mariners
Undisclosed
May 1, 2026
Manager Dan Wilson said Friday that Refsnyder is dealing with a couple of "minor ailments," Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
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Opens scoring with homer
OFSeattle Mariners
April 19, 2026
Refsnyder went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
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Back from paternity leave
OFSeattle Mariners
April 17, 2026
The Mariners reinstated Refsnyder from the paternity list Friday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
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Heads to paternity list
OFSeattle Mariners
Personal
April 14, 2026
The Mariners placed Refsnyder on the paternity list Tuesday.
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Inks $6.25M deal with Seattle
OFSeattle Mariners
December 22, 2025
The Mariners signed Refsnyder to a one-year, $6.25 million contract Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Interest from NYY?
OFFree Agent
December 21, 2025
Refsnyder could be a free-agent target for the Yankees, reports Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
Analysis
The veteran outfielder is reportedly receiving significant interest on the open market, with the Red Sox hoping to re-sign him after spending the past four years in Boston. Refsnyder played in 70 regular-season games in 2025 and posted a .269/.354/.484 slash line with nine home runs and three steals. He's never played more than 93 games in a season but has carved out a strong niche as a short-side platoon player, as evidenced by his .919 OPS versus left-handed pitching last season.
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