Caleb Durbin

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Boston Red Sox · 3B/2B

Age 265' 6" · 183 lbsBats Right

#129 Current#228 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

The 26-year-old third baseman is coming off a solid rookie campaign in 2025 that showcased speed and power potential, posting 11 homers and 18 stolen bases while scoring 60 runs. However, his 2026 season has gotten off to a concerning start, with a significant dip in batting average (.231), reduced power production (7 HR in 247 AB), and fewer stolen base opportunities (9 SB), suggesting he may be struggling to maintain consistency at the major league level. While his speed remains a fantasy asset if he can turn things around and reclaim the batting average and run-scoring pace he showed as a rookie, managers should exercise caution given the early-season decline and wait for signs of stabilization before investing heavily. Look for Durbin to be a speculative deep-league option in standard formats, with his upside tied to whether he can regain the .256 average and 18-SB pace from 2025 as the season progresses.

News Updates

Red Sox's Durbin undergoes second finger surgery
Boston third baseman Caleb Durbin underwent a successful second surgical procedure on his finger, including a partial excision of the fifth metatarsal base with tendon repair. The operation suggests Durbin has been dealing with recurring finger issues that may impact his availability early in 2027. Fantasy players should monitor his recovery timeline closely before drafting.
Oct 30, 2026
Caleb Durbin undergoes finger surgery
Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin had successful reconstructive surgery on the PIP joint of his left pinkie finger. The procedure's recovery time could impact his availability early in the 2027 season.
Oct 12, 2026
Caleb Durbin scheduled for examination on left pinkie
Boston Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin has appointments scheduled to have his left pinkie examined, per chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. The severity of the injury and potential need for surgery remain undetermined. Further testing will clarify whether the injury requires intervention.
Oct 6, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2025	Milwaukee Brewers	136	506	445	.256	11	53	60	18	50	.334	.387	.721
2026	Boston Red Sox	153	586	508	.248	13	64	74	20	79	.332	.378	.710
Career	Totals	289	1092	953	.252	24	117	134	38	129	.333	.382	.715

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	FCL Braves	17	62	56	.268	0	6	8	12	3	.339	.304	.643
2022	2 teams▼	105	457	382	.241	8	62	72	31	50	.352	.372	.724
2023	2 teams▼	69	291	253	.304	4	25	46	36	18	.395	.427	.822
2024	3 teams▼	90	406	335	.275	10	60	61	31	40	.388	.451	.839
2025	Nashville Sounds	13	58	54	.278	2	3	12	3	5	.316	.481	.797
Career	Totals	294	1274	1080	.269	24	156	199	113	116	.371	.411	.782

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

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	28	25	.200	0	0	1	1	3	.259	.280	.539

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	116	92	.217	1	2	10	4	16	.363	.283	.646

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg83.1 mph

Max EV107.9 mph

Launch Angle12.3°

Barrel %2.7%

K %13.5%

Hard Hit %25.1%

Sprint Speed27.9 ft/s

Bat Speed69.2 mph

Whiff %16.4%

Chase %28.2%

xBA0.234

xSLG0.316

xwOBA0.291

GB%48.6%

FB%19.3%

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

2025

Milwaukee Brewers

136

506

445

.256

.334

.387

.721

2026

Boston Red Sox

153

586

508

.248

.332

.378

.710

Career

Totals

289

1092

953

.252

117

134

129

.333

.382

.715

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2021

FCL Braves

.268

.339

.304

.643

2022

2 teams▼

105

457

382

.241

.352

.372

.724

2023

2 teams▼

291

253

.304

.395

.427

.822

2024

3 teams▼

406

335

.275

.388

.451

.839

2025

Nashville Sounds

.278

.316

.481

.797

Career

Totals

294

1274

1080

.269

156

199

113

116

.371

.411

.782

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.200

.259

.280

.539

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

116

.217

.363

.283

.646