Max Clark

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Detroit Tigers · Outfielder

Age 215' 11" · 205 lbsBats Left

#101 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

The 22-year-old outfielder commands attention as a prospect who has earned consecutive postseason all-star honors and back-to-back Baseball America accolades across advancing minor league levels. Clark offers fantasy intrigue through his combination of speed and power potential, with the ability to contribute across multiple offensive categories including runs, RBIs, and stolen bases once he reaches the majors. His youth and limited major league track record present the primary risk, as the jump from Triple-A to MLB can derail even elite prospects, though his consistent recognition across evaluators suggests significant upside if he breaks through in 2026. Monitor his performance closely early in the season to gauge whether he's positioned as an immediate contributor or a longer-term stash.

News Updates

Tigers edge Athletics despite bench-clearing incident
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Sacramento Athletics 8-6 in a game marred by a bench-clearing incident over a bunt single. Max Clark hit his first career home run with two runs batted in for Detroit.
Aug 2, 2026
Max Clark Makes Impressive MLB Debut for Tigers
Detroit's top prospect Max Clark collected three hits in his Major League debut, immediately living up to his high expectations. Clark's successful introduction to the big leagues signals that the Tigers' young core is developing as planned. His performance provided an early indication that he could become a significant contributor.
Aug 1, 2026
Max Clark called up by Tigers
The Detroit Tigers promoted top prospect Max Clark, ranked 13th overall in baseball, to the major leagues for Friday's series opener. Clark spent time at Triple-A Toledo this summer working on his game before earning the call-up. This is a significant fantasy baseball development for those tracking prospects and young talent.
Jul 31, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2026	Detroit Tigers	36	141	126	.254	2	16	16	3	32	.324	.405	.729
Career	Totals	36	141	126	.254	2	16	16	3	32	.324	.405	.729

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
2023	2 teams▼	23	107	85	.224	2	19	18	5	25	.383	.376	.759
2024	2 teams▼	107	490	420	.279	9	75	75	29	94	.372	.421	.793
2025	2 teams▼	111	533	431	.271	14	67	85	19	90	.403	.432	.835
2026	Toledo Mud Hens	90	418	362	.276	11	42	65	21	66	.368	.434	.802
Career	Totals	331	1548	1298	.272	36	203	243	74	275	.383	.425	.808

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 Avg87.3 mph

Max EV105.0 mph

Launch Angle17.0°

Barrel %1.1%

K %22.6%

Hard Hit %39.4%

Sprint Speed28.6 ft/s

Bat Speed73.2 mph

Whiff %16.5%

Chase %32.7%

xBA0.272

xSLG0.355

xwOBA0.307

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

Detroit Tigers

141

126

.254

.324

.405

.729

Career

Totals

141

126

.254

.324

.405

.729

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2023

2 teams▼

107

.224

.383

.376

.759

2024

2 teams▼

107

490

420

.279

.372

.421

.793

2025

2 teams▼

111

533

431

.271

.403

.432

.835

2026

Toledo Mud Hens

418

362

.276

.368

.434

.802

Career

Totals

331

1548

1298

.272

203

243

275

.383

.425

.808