Petey Halpin

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Cleveland Guardians · OF

Age 245' 11" · 200 lbsBats Left

#700 Current#714 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

The 24-year-old center fielder enters 2026 coming off a disappointing debut season that saw his average plummet from .333 to .170 across significantly more playing time, raising serious questions about his ability to hit big-league pitching. While his speed remains a potential fantasy asset with two stolen bases already in limited action, the lack of power production and run-scoring opportunities suggests he remains a development project rather than a reliable contributor in most formats. Petey needs to demonstrate significant offensive improvement and earn consistent playing time before fantasy managers should consider rostering him, as his current trajectory indicates a long path back to the promising .333 hitter who debuted in 2025. The upside exists for a speedy, high-contact player to emerge, but right now he presents substantial risk with minimal floor for standard fantasy leagues.

News Updates

Petey Halpin Drives in Go-Ahead Runs in Game 3 ALCS
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Petey Halpin went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Game 3 of the ALCS against Tampa Bay. Halpin's clutch postseason moments continue to establish him as a fan favorite and reliable contributor in critical playoff situations. His power display helped the Guardians secure an important victory.
Oct 18, 2026
Petey Halpin blasts go-ahead homer in Game 3
Outfielder Petey Halpin contributed a key two-run home run in Game 3 of the ALCS for the Guardians on Thursday, going 1-for-3 in the game. Halpin's power stroke helped propel Cleveland to the victory and a 2-1 series advantage.
Oct 17, 2026
Petey Halpin hits go-ahead two-run homer in ALCS Game 3
Cleveland outfielder Petey Halpin provided an unexpected offensive spark in Game 3 of the ALCS, launching a two-run home run that proved to be the go-ahead blow in the Guardians' 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay. Halpin's clutch homer from an unlikely source helped flip momentum back in Cleveland's favor during the series. The impact of his bat showcased the team's depth at the plate.
Oct 16, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2025	Cleveland Guardians	6	8	6	.333	0	0	5	0	2	.500	.333	.833
2026	Cleveland Guardians	83	195	178	.225	4	14	27	10	35	.268	.326	.594
Career	Totals	89	203	184	.228	4	14	32	10	37	.278	.326	.604

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	Lynchburg Hillcats	54	246	221	.294	1	18	34	11	50	.363	.425	.788
2022	Lake County Captains	105	434	382	.262	6	36	68	16	92	.346	.385	.731
2023	Akron RubberDucks	113	510	452	.243	9	38	55	12	126	.312	.372	.684
2024	Akron RubberDucks	90	405	356	.233	12	45	54	12	95	.314	.399	.713
2025	Columbus Clippers	126	553	493	.249	14	44	86	15	156	.321	.414	.735
2026	Columbus Clippers	42	193	174	.259	5	25	29	10	40	.321	.420	.741
Career	Totals	530	2341	2078	.253	47	206	326	76	559	.327	.398	.725

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	10	8	.375	0	1	0	0	1	.500	.375	.875

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	64	56	.232	2	6	11	1	9	.306	.339	.645

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg85.5 mph

Max EV107.3 mph

Launch Angle20.8°

Barrel %5.4%

K %17.9%

Hard Hit %25.5%

Sprint Speed28.6 ft/s

Bat Speed69.7 mph

Whiff %25.1%

Chase %38.6%

xBA0.252

xSLG0.377

xwOBA0.295

GB%34.9%

FB%33.6%

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

Cleveland Guardians

.333

.500

.333

.833

2026

Cleveland Guardians

195

178

.225

.268

.326

.594

Career

Totals

203

184

.228

.278

.326

.604

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2021

Lynchburg Hillcats

246

221

.294

.363

.425

.788

2022

Lake County Captains

105

434

382

.262

.346

.385

.731

2023

Akron RubberDucks

113

510

452

.243

126

.312

.372

.684

2024

Akron RubberDucks

405

356

.233

.314

.399

.713

2025

Columbus Clippers

126

553

493

.249

156

.321

.414

.735

2026

Columbus Clippers

193

174

.259

.321

.420

.741

Career

Totals

530

2341

2078

.253

206

326

559

.327

.398

.725

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.375

.500

.375

.875

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.232

.306

.339

.645