2026 Stats
AVG
.159
HR
0
RBI
2
R
4
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Signed a one-year contract with the Tigers in May of 2026. Claimed off waivers by the Mets in June of 2026.
Clears waivers
The Mets outrighted Short to Triple-A Syracuse after he cleared waivers Saturday.
Analysis
Short no longer possesses a spot on the Mets' 40-man roster, but he'll stick around in the organization as infield depth at the Triple-A level. The 31-year-old has appeared in 26 games in the majors this season between the Tigers and Mets, slashing .159/.278/.205 across 55 plate appearances.
Short no longer possesses a spot on the Mets' 40-man roster, but he'll stick around in the organization as infield depth at the Triple-A level. The 31-year-old has appeared in 26 games in the majors this season between the Tigers and Mets, slashing .159/.278/.205 across 55 plate appearances.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+47%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+135%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .668 | 70 | 1 | 8 | .222 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .455 | 129 | 1 | 6 | .136 |
| 2026vs Left | .729 | 25 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| 2026vs Right | .310 | 30 | 0 | 0 | .107 |
| 2025vs Left | 1.009 | 19 | 1 | 5 | .353 |
| 2025vs Right | .495 | 37 | 1 | 2 | .152 |
| 2024vs Left | .335 | 26 | 0 | 1 | .095 |
| 2024vs Right | .504 | 62 | 0 | 4 | .143 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+27%
OPS on Road
2026
+91%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | .468 | 107 | 2 | 6 | .149 |
| Since 2024Away | .595 | 92 | 0 | 8 | .186 |
| 2026Home | .301 | 17 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
| 2026Away | .574 | 38 | 0 | 2 | .179 |
| 2025Home | .533 | 36 | 2 | 4 | .152 |
| 2025Away | .921 | 20 | 0 | 3 | .353 |
| 2024Home | .477 | 54 | 0 | 2 | .156 |
| 2024Away | .404 | 34 | 0 | 3 | .080 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
+19%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+2%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .764 | 175 | 7 | 26 | .228 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .642 | 497 | 9 | 37 | .194 |
| 2026vs Left | .446 | 19 | 0 | 3 | .200 |
| 2026vs Right | .439 | 69 | 1 | 7 | .200 |
| 2025vs Left | .630 | 126 | 7 | 19 | .190 |
| 2025vs Right | .483 | 349 | 8 | 27 | .204 |
| 2024vs Left | .713 | 30 | 0 | 4 | .400 |
| 2024vs Right | .314 | 79 | 0 | 3 | .143 |
Stat Review
How does Zack Short 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
0.41BB Rate
12.7%K Rate
30.9%BABIP
.241ISO
.045AVG
.159OBP
.278SLG
.205OPS
.482wOBA
.232Exit Velocity
91.1 mphHard Hit Rate
30.0%Barrels/PA
1.8%Expected BA
.161Expected SLG
.323Sprint Speed
22.6 ft/secGround Ball %
22.2%Line Drive %
14.8%Fly Ball %
63.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Short played in a career-high 112 games for Detroit last year, but he was let go early in the offseason after he posted a .204/.292/.339 slash line with seven homers and five steals. The Mets claimed him off waivers, and he should compete for a utility bench spot in 2024.
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DFA'd by Mets
The Mets designated Short for assignment on Wednesday, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports.
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Scooped up by Mets via waivers
The Mets claimed Short off waivers from the Tigers on Monday.
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DFA'd by Detroit
The Tigers designated Short for assignment Friday.
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Scores, drives in run Friday
Short went 0-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 4-3, 10-inning loss to the White Sox.
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Inks big-league deal with Tigers
Short signed a major-league contract with the Tigers on Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
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Playing all over
Short is expected to play three infield positions and the outfield for Detroit, reports Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.
Analysis
Short hit ninth and played second Tuesday in his return to Detroit from the minors. The 27-year-old made starts at five different positions for Triple-A Toledo this season and is expected to play all over the diamond for the Tigers. The utilityman hit .231/.355/.398 with 11 homers and 11 stolen bases in 102 games for the Mud Hens this season. He made his big-league debut last year for the Tigers, and after a strong start, hit just .106/.185/.235 with 47 strikeouts over his final 151 plate appearances. With Jonathan Schoop out with an ankle injury, Short may get some regular playing time and the chance to prove he can hit in the majors.
Short hit ninth and played second Tuesday in his return to Detroit from the minors. The 27-year-old made starts at five different positions for Triple-A Toledo this season and is expected to play all over the diamond for the Tigers. The utilityman hit .231/.355/.398 with 11 homers and 11 stolen bases in 102 games for the Mud Hens this season. He made his big-league debut last year for the Tigers, and after a strong start, hit just .106/.185/.235 with 47 strikeouts over his final 151 plate appearances. With Jonathan Schoop out with an ankle injury, Short may get some regular playing time and the chance to prove he can hit in the majors.