Ryan Waldschmidt

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Arizona Diamondbacks · Outfielder

Age 236' 0" · 205 lbsBats Right

#145 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

The 23-year-old offers intriguing upside as a rookie centerfielder still establishing his MLB footprint after a strong minor league campaign that earned him Double-A All-Star honors. Through his early 2026 opportunities, Waldschmidt displays the speed and athleticism that could translate into stolen base production, though his .259 average and lack of power thus far suggest he remains in development mode at the plate. His role appears to be primarily speed-oriented—viable in runs and steals categories—but he'll need to improve his batting average and demonstrate genuine pop to become a consistent fantasy contributor beyond deep leagues. Monitor his playing time and offensive progression closely, as sustained growth in average and home runs over the next few months could rapidly elevate his value for midseason fantasy acquisitions.

News Updates

Ryan Waldschmidt delivers walk-off home run
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt earned a pinch-hit appearance and delivered with a walk-off two-run home run in the Diamondbacks' 5-4 comeback victory over the Cubs. Waldschmidt's clutch hitting caps an impressive performance from Arizona's bench.
Aug 26, 2026
Waldschmidt delivers walk-off two-run homer for Diamondbacks
Ryan Waldschmidt hit a dramatic two-run walk-off home run in Friday's game against the Dodgers to give Arizona a 4-3 victory. The blast was only his second career home run, making the clutch hit even more remarkable for fantasy owners looking for breakout moments.
Aug 8, 2026
Ryan Waldschmidt returns to action Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, who has been dealing with a hand injury, is expected to return to the lineup and start in center field on Sunday against the Dodgers. His activation should provide Arizona with additional offensive depth.
Jul 12, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2026	Arizona Diamondbacks	77	272	240	.263	3	22	28	7	79	.328	.371	.699
Career	Totals	77	272	240	.263	3	22	28	7	79	.328	.371	.699

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
2024	Visalia Rawhide	14	66	44	.273	0	7	11	4	9	.485	.318	.803
2025	2 teams▼	134	601	484	.289	18	78	114	29	106	.419	.473	.892
2026	Reno Aces	51	234	191	.288	6	29	43	6	53	.405	.492	.897
Career	Totals	199	901	719	.288	24	114	168	39	168	.420	.469	.889

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 Avg86.9 mph

Max EV108.6 mph

Launch Angle15.9°

Barrel %6.6%

K %29.0%

Hard Hit %29.9%

Sprint Speed29.1 ft/s

Bat Speed72.4 mph

Whiff %31.2%

Chase %24.2%

xBA0.244

xSLG0.368

xwOBA0.303

GB%35.3%

FB%27.5%

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

Arizona Diamondbacks

272

240

.263

.328

.371

.699

Career

Totals

272

240

.263

.328

.371

.699

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2024

Visalia Rawhide

.273

.485

.318

.803

2025

2 teams▼

134

601

484

.289

114

106

.419

.473

.892

2026

Reno Aces

234

191

.288

.405

.492

.897

Career

Totals

199

901

719

.288

114

168

.420

.469

.889