Angel Genao

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Cleveland Guardians · Second Base

Age 225' 11" · 150 lbsBats Switch

#219 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

At just 22 years old, this rising third baseman brings considerable upside to fantasy rosters after earning MID Post-Season All-Star honors in 2024, signaling his potential for power production and run-scoring ability at the hot corner. The primary fantasy appeal centers on home run upside and RBI accumulation once he reaches the majors, though his current Triple-A assignment means he's unlikely to contribute meaningfully to 2026 lineups right away. If he receives a callup, his youth and developmental stage suggest volatility in batting average and strikeout rates, making him a speculative add rather than a reliable contributor this season. For patient fantasy managers, stashing him could provide significant mid-to-late season value if he emerges as a productive everyday player, though immediate expectations should remain tempered.

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2026	Cleveland Guardians	31	114	106	.245	2	6	14	1	16	.298	.340	.638
Career	Totals	31	114	106	.245	2	6	14	1	16	.298	.340	.638

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2021	DSL Indians Blue	46	192	151	.265	1	14	36	16	29	.422	.364	.786
2022	2 teams▼	46	204	177	.299	2	21	25	6	45	.379	.384	.763
2023	Lynchburg Hillcats	72	316	278	.263	4	32	44	6	49	.345	.385	.730
2024	2 teams▼	110	496	449	.330	10	71	72	25	77	.379	.499	.878
2025	2 teams▼	85	373	335	.263	5	42	49	6	58	.332	.382	.714
2026	2 teams▼	96	419	350	.300	13	53	65	11	68	.401	.474	.875
Career	Totals	455	2000	1740	.291	35	233	291	70	326	.374	.430	.804

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg91.1 mph

Max EV108.7 mph

Launch Angle-2.8°

Barrel %4.4%

K %14.0%

Hard Hit %52.2%

Sprint Speed28.3 ft/s

Bat Speed72.4 mph

Whiff %21.1%

Chase %28.1%

xBA0.248

xSLG0.349

xwOBA0.289

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2026

Cleveland Guardians

114

106

.245

.298

.340

.638

Career

Totals

114

106

.245

.298

.340

.638

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2021

DSL Indians Blue

192

151

.265

.422

.364

.786

2022

2 teams▼

204

177

.299

.379

.384

.763

2023

Lynchburg Hillcats

316

278

.263

.345

.385

.730

2024

2 teams▼

110

496

449

.330

.379

.499

.878

2025

2 teams▼

373

335

.263

.332

.382

.714

2026

2 teams▼

419

350

.300

.401

.474

.875

Career

Totals

455

2000

1740

.291

233

291

326

.374

.430

.804