Dalton Rushing

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Los Angeles Dodgers · Catcher

Age 256' 0" · 220 lbsBats Left

#253 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

After a challenging 2025 rookie season, this 25-year-old backstop enters 2026 with modest improvements in power production, posting 9 home runs over 150 at-bats compared to just 4 the previous year. His batting average remains a significant concern at .247, though his RBI total of 24 suggests he's getting clutch opportunities in the Dodgers' lineup despite limited run-scoring opportunities. The lack of stolen base production and modest run total indicate he's primarily a power-oriented catcher without elite speed, making him a conditional selection dependent on continued growth in the power categories. For fantasy purposes, Rushing offers speculative appeal as a backup catcher with upside if his bat continues to develop, but his current profile makes him a late-round consideration rather than a roster cornerstone.

News Updates

Dalton Rushing walk-off hero for Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing delivered the game-winning hit Monday in an 11-inning marathon against Colorado, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI. Rushing's clutch performance helped the Dodgers secure their 60th win of the season in their first extra-inning game.
Jul 7, 2026
Dalton Rushing erupts with 4-for-4 performance
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing had a career night going 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, three runs and four RBIs against the Padres. His explosive offensive output in Thursday's 12-7 victory represents a significant fantasy contribution. Rushing's performance suggests he may be breaking out as a fantasy asset.
Jul 3, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2025	Los Angeles Dodgers	53	155	142	.204	4	24	15	58	.258	.324	.582
2026	Los Angeles Dodgers	73	242	214	.257	12	36	37	69	.339	.481	.820
Career	Totals	126	397	356	.236	16	60	52	127	.307	.419	.726

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
2022	2 teams▼	30	134	104	.404	8	30	27	1	22	.522	.740	1.262
2023	Great Lakes Loons	89	381	290	.228	15	53	55	1	93	.404	.452	.856
2024	2 teams▼	114	503	420	.271	26	85	69	2	103	.384	.512	.896
2025	Oklahoma City Comets	35	149	118	.314	5	19	26	1	32	.436	.517	.953
Career	Totals	268	1167	932	.278	54	187	177	5	250	.413	.519	.932

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

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg89.5 mph

Max EV111.5 mph

Launch Angle18.4°

Barrel %12.3%

K %28.5%

Hard Hit %44.5%

Sprint Speed27.3 ft/s

Bat Speed72.4 mph

Whiff %31.2%

Chase %30.3%

xBA0.256

xSLG0.438

xwOBA0.343

GB%32.2%

FB%26.7%

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

Los Angeles Dodgers

155

142

.204

.258

.324

.582

2026

Los Angeles Dodgers

242

214

.257

.339

.481

.820

Career

Totals

126

397

356

.236

127

.307

.419

.726

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2022

2 teams▼

134

104

.404

.522

.740

1.262

2023

Great Lakes Loons

381

290

.228

.404

.452

.856

2024

2 teams▼

114

503

420

.271

103

.384

.512

.896

2025

Oklahoma City Comets

149

118

.314

.436

.517

.953

Career

Totals

268

1167

932

.278

187

177

250

.413

.519

.932