Jared Young

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New York Mets · 1B

Age 316' 2" · 200 lbsBats Left

#386 Current#694 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

After struggling mightily at the plate over the past two seasons, this 30-year-old first baseman continues to search for consistency in a reserve role with the Mets. His 2026 campaign has shown minimal improvement, with a .234 batting average and just 6 home runs through early action, indicating he remains well below the offensive thresholds fantasy managers need from a corner infielder. With virtually no stolen base production and modest RBI totals stemming from limited opportunities, Young offers little upside in most formats and should be avoided in standard leagues. His best path forward involves a significant breakout performance or increased playing time, neither of which appears likely given his recent track record since his 2022 debut.

News Updates

Jared Young recovering well from concussion
New York Mets designated hitter Jared Young is expected to have a relatively normal offseason after suffering a concussion. Young should be ready for the start of spring training without complications from the head injury.
Oct 2, 2026
Jared Young Hospitalized After Collision
Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field and hospitalized Thursday after being kneed in the head by Phillies pitcher Nolan McLean while both attempted to cover first base. The collision was described as terrifying, and Young required immediate medical attention.
Sep 18, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2022	Chicago Cubs	6	22	19	.263	0	0	2	1	7	.364	.368	.732
2023	Chicago Cubs	16	47	43	.186	2	8	8	2	13	.255	.465	.720
2025	New York Mets	23	47	43	.186	4	6	5	0	16	.234	.488	.722
2026	New York Mets	103	342	308	.266	9	39	46	3	63	.330	.429	.759
Career	Totals	148	458	413	.249	15	53	61	6	99	.314	.436	.750

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
2017	Eugene Emeralds	39	153	140	.257	1	15	23	6	29	.311	.336	.647
2018	2 teams▼	120	501	447	.300	16	76	61	7	87	.357	.485	.842
2019	Tennessee Smokies	123	504	455	.235	5	57	44	5	106	.297	.319	.616
2021	2 teams▼	72	285	255	.290	9	40	41	4	55	.361	.471	.832
2022	Iowa Cubs	109	455	400	.230	17	59	61	3	110	.311	.420	.731
2023	Iowa Cubs	90	376	310	.310	21	72	71	7	84	.417	.577	.994
2024	Memphis Redbirds	74	286	235	.285	11	35	46	6	53	.411	.506	.917
2025	2 teams▼	79	336	284	.303	18	52	54	8	57	.402	.567	.969
2026	2 teams▼	6	23	22	.227	0	1	3	0	4	.261	.273	.534
Career	Totals	712	2919	2548	.274	98	407	404	46	585	.355	.456	.811

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	25	21	.238	1	2	3	0	2	.320	.429	.749

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	110	102	.275	2	14	20	0	20	.318	.422	.740

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg90.4 mph

Max EV113.5 mph

Launch Angle11.7°

Barrel %7.7%

K %18.4%

Hard Hit %46.8%

Sprint Speed27.5 ft/s

Bat Speed73.1 mph

Whiff %24.4%

Chase %27.5%

xBA0.250

xSLG0.400

xwOBA0.321

GB%48.0%

FB%23.4%

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

2022

Chicago Cubs

.263

.364

.368

.732

2023

Chicago Cubs

.186

.255

.465

.720

2025

New York Mets

.186

.234

.488

.722

2026

New York Mets

103

342

308

.266

.330

.429

.759

Career

Totals

148

458

413

.249

.314

.436

.750

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2017

Eugene Emeralds

153

140

.257

.311

.336

.647

2018

2 teams▼

120

501

447

.300

.357

.485

.842

2019

Tennessee Smokies

123

504

455

.235

106

.297

.319

.616

2021

2 teams▼

285

255

.290

.361

.471

.832

2022

Iowa Cubs

109

455

400

.230

110

.311

.420

.731

2023

Iowa Cubs

376

310

.310

.417

.577

.994

2024

Memphis Redbirds

286

235

.285

.411

.506

.917

2025

2 teams▼

336

284

.303

.402

.567

.969

2026

2 teams▼

.227

.261

.273

.534

Career

Totals

712

2919

2548

.274

407

404

585

.355

.456

.811

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.238

.320

.429

.749

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

110

102

.275

.318

.422

.740