2024 Stats
AVG
.215
HR
4
RBI
23
R
32
SB
16
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
McKinstry saw his most consistent MLB playing time yet in 2023, though he remained a limited offensive player. The 28-year-old batted just .231 with a .653 OPS across 148 games. He didn't provide much in the way of counting stats either with only nine home runs, 35 RBI and 60 runs scored, though at least he managed 16 stolen bases in 22 attempts. McKinstry's best attribute remained his versatility, as he appeared at every defensive position except for catcher and first base in his first season with the Tigers. At this point in his career, McKinstry profiles as a prototypical utility player who can provide solid defense across the diamond but doesn't offer much at the plate. That makes him a more valuable real-life player than fantasy asset, so managers don't need to have McKinstry on the radar outside of deeper formats. He can at least be a bargain bin dart throw for DFS players. Read Past Outlooks
Agrees to deal with Detroit
The Tigers and McKinstry avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.65 million contract Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
ANALYSIS
McKinstry had been eligible for salary arbitration for the first time. The 29-year-old slashed just .215/.277/.337 with four home runs and 16 stolen bases over 118 games for the Tigers in 2024. He's slated to fill a utility role again next season.
McKinstry had been eligible for salary arbitration for the first time. The 29-year-old slashed just .215/.277/.337 with four home runs and 16 stolen bases over 118 games for the Tigers in 2024. He's slated to fill a utility role again next season.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+25%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+69%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .521 | 99 | 0 | 8 | .193 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .649 | 929 | 18 | 65 | .223 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .379 | 33 | 0 | 4 | .133 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .640 | 292 | 4 | 19 | .225 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .653 | 46 | 0 | 3 | .243 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .653 | 472 | 9 | 32 | .230 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .465 | 20 | 0 | 1 | .188 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .653 | 165 | 5 | 14 | .200 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+21%
OPS at Home
2024
+11%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .700 | 494 | 10 | 39 | .240 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .580 | 534 | 8 | 33 | .201 | ||||
| 2024Home | .647 | 156 | 1 | 9 | .234 | ||||
| 2024Away | .582 | 169 | 3 | 14 | .197 | ||||
| 2023Home | .722 | 263 | 6 | 24 | .247 | ||||
| 2023Away | .585 | 255 | 3 | 11 | .215 | ||||
| 2022Home | .733 | 75 | 3 | 6 | .232 | ||||
| 2022Away | .565 | 110 | 2 | 8 | .175 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Zach McKinstry 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
0.35BB Rate
7.4%K Rate
21.2%BABIP
.265ISO
.121AVG
.215OBP
.277SLG
.337OPS
.614wOBA
.273Exit Velocity
88.0 mphHard Hit Rate
28.7%Barrels/PA
3.1%Expected BA
.238Expected SLG
.364Sprint Speed
24.2 ft/secGround Ball %
32.8%Line Drive %
24.9%Fly Ball %
42.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After beginning his career with two seasons and change in a Dodgers uniform, McKinstry finished 2022 with the Cubs after a midseason trade from Los Angeles. He showed good defensive versatility by appearing at five different positions, though he continued to do very little at the plate. He slashed .199/.273/.361 and contributed five home runs across 57 games. While those numbers don't jump off the page, McKinstry was at least able to record a career-high seven stolen bases on seven attempts. Heading into his age-28 season, McKinstry looks like a backup to Nick Madrigal and Nico Hoerner up the middle, and he could see some time in the outfield as well. His uncertain playing time and probable low batting average limits his appeal, though McKinstry could have a little value in deeper leagues if he somehow sees an expanded role and also continues to steal bases at a regular clip.
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Tallies three hits in loss
McKinstry went 3-for-4 with a double in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Angels.
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Smacks fourth home run
McKinstry went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 13-4 win against the White Sox.
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Picks up steal in win
McKinstry went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Cubs.
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Provides spark Saturday
McKinstry went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Yankees.
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Retreating to bench
McKinstry is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.
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Could be on trading block
With the acquisition of Miles Mastrobuoni, McKinstry could be traded by the Cubs, reports Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The Cubs acquired McKinstry in the deadline deal that sent Chris Martin to the Dodgers. While McKinstry found time at three different positions, he underwhelmed at the plate, posting a .206/.272/.361 slash line with four homers in 47 games in Chicago. McKinstry is out of minor-league options and Mastrobuoni has three option years remaining, so McKinstry could be dealt to allow more roster flexibility for the Cubs.
The Cubs acquired McKinstry in the deadline deal that sent Chris Martin to the Dodgers. While McKinstry found time at three different positions, he underwhelmed at the plate, posting a .206/.272/.361 slash line with four homers in 47 games in Chicago. McKinstry is out of minor-league options and Mastrobuoni has three option years remaining, so McKinstry could be dealt to allow more roster flexibility for the Cubs.