2026 Stats
AVG
.258
HR
10
RBI
31
R
36
SB
0
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
It took four seasons, but Suzuki finally came through on the power numbers fantasy managers and Chicago fans have been pining for since the slugger came over from the JPL prior to the 2022 season. Suzuki leaned into a heavier elevate-and-celebrate approach as career highs in Pull percentage and FlyBall percentage led to career-best totals in home runs and RBI. The new approach came with the tax of his batting average, which declined nearly 40 points from where it had been the two seasons prior, which simply dropped his batting average down to a league-average level.The trade-off for increased run production was likely worth it to many fantasy managers who also enjoyed Suzuki avoiding the injured list for the first time in his major league career. He now enters the final year of his initial contract with the Cubs, so if you are a believer in contract year magic, especially after watching what Kyle Schwarber just did in his walk year, this is a 2026 target for you. Realistically, his 2025 performance is repeatable, while 40 homers would be a super stretch goal. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a five-year, $85 million contract with the Cubs in March of 2022.
On bench Thursday
Suzuki isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.
Analysis
Suzuki will get a chance to regroup Thursday after playing in both games of Wednesday's twin bill and going 0-for-10 at the plate with six strikeouts. Pedro Ramirez will fill in as Chicago's designated hitter and bat seventh.
Suzuki will get a chance to regroup Thursday after playing in both games of Wednesday's twin bill and going 0-for-10 at the plate with six strikeouts. Pedro Ramirez will fill in as Chicago's designated hitter and bat seventh.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+4%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+18%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .839 | 393 | 16 | 49 | .260 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .807 | 1118 | 47 | 158 | .263 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .871 | 71 | 2 | 5 | .293 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .741 | 204 | 8 | 26 | .247 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .835 | 184 | 10 | 27 | .237 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .792 | 467 | 22 | 76 | .248 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .829 | 138 | 4 | 17 | .274 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .854 | 447 | 17 | 56 | .286 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+5%
OPS on Road
2026
+32%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .795 | 732 | 32 | 109 | .244 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .834 | 779 | 31 | 98 | .278 | ||||
| 2026Home | .885 | 137 | 6 | 16 | .281 | ||||
| 2026Away | .669 | 138 | 4 | 15 | .238 | ||||
| 2025Home | .780 | 325 | 18 | 61 | .224 | ||||
| 2025Away | .827 | 326 | 14 | 42 | .267 | ||||
| 2024Home | .766 | 270 | 8 | 32 | .252 | ||||
| 2024Away | .914 | 315 | 13 | 41 | .308 | ||||
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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
0.42BB Rate
11.3%K Rate
26.9%BABIP
.331ISO
.167AVG
.258OBP
.349SLG
.425OPS
.774wOBA
.340Exit Velocity
88.4 mphHard Hit Rate
31.7%Barrels/PA
2.5%Expected BA
.234Expected SLG
.397Sprint Speed
23.8 ft/secGround Ball %
35.3%Line Drive %
24.0%Fly Ball %
40.7%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Suzuki's decimals were eerily like the previous season's, but he took a slightly different route. His quality of contact ticked up but so did his strikeouts. However, Suzuki rarely chases and he walks at an above-average clip, so there's hope he can revert to lower strikeout levels while retaining elevated hard-hit and barrel rates. Durability remains an issue with Suzuki missing at least 24 games for the third straight season, though he did manage a career high plate appearances in 132 games. He missed almost a month early with an oblique strain, then played regularly the rest of the way. Suzuki more than doubled the number of steals he gathered over his first two seasons, yielding three ways he can improve: more contact, better health and continuing to ramp up running. There is a lot to like here.
More Fantasy News
Tallies three hits Friday
Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a walk, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 16-2 win over the Blue Jays.
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Drawing back into lineup
Suzuki (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup Monday against the Rockies.
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Scratched from starting nine
The Cubs scratched Suzuki (knee) from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Playing through knee issue Sunday
Suzuki (knee) will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Dealing with right knee discomfort
Suzuki exited Saturday's game against the Giants due to right knee discomfort, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Eyed by Phillies
The Phillies could try to acquire Suzuki via trade before this year's deadline, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports.
Analysis
The Phillies are desperately looking to acquire an outfielder at the trade deadline since Adolis Garcia is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a lat injury. It remains to be seen whether Suzuki will be available, as the Cubs are very much alive in the NL Wild Card race, but Philadelphia is expected to kick the tires on his availability as an impending free agent.
The Phillies are desperately looking to acquire an outfielder at the trade deadline since Adolis Garcia is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a lat injury. It remains to be seen whether Suzuki will be available, as the Cubs are very much alive in the NL Wild Card race, but Philadelphia is expected to kick the tires on his availability as an impending free agent.