Sal Frelick

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Milwaukee Brewers · Outfielder

Age 265' 9" · 191 lbsBats Left

#210 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

After a breakout 2025 season that showcased both power potential and impressive speed, Frelick has settled into a more modest role in 2026, batting .244 with 6 stolen bases through 238 at-bats. The significant drop in batting average and home run production raises concerns about his consistency at the plate, though his speed remains a valuable asset in leagues that prioritize stolen bases. His run total of 29 suggests limited offensive opportunities, possibly indicating reduced playing time or a slump in run-scoring situations. Fantasy managers should approach Frelick cautiously in 2026, viewing him as a depth player with upside rather than a cornerstone contributor, while monitoring whether he can recapture the offensive form he displayed just a season ago.

News Updates

Frelick returns from shoulder injury with three hits
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick returned from shoulder injury and recorded three hits in the Crew's comeback victory against the Mets on Wednesday night. Frelick's return strengthens Milwaukee's outfield depth for the playoff stretch. His availability boosts the Brewers' roster flexibility moving forward.
Aug 27, 2026
Brewers Place Frelick on IL; Turang Also Out
The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Sal Frelick on the 10-day injured list, joining infielder Joey Turang as sidelined regulars. The team will need to adjust its roster with two key position players unavailable.
Jul 19, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2023	Milwaukee Brewers	57	223	191	.246	3	24	29	7	37	.341	.351	.692
2024	Milwaukee Brewers	145	524	475	.259	2	32	66	18	78	.320	.335	.655
2025	Milwaukee Brewers	142	594	528	.288	12	63	76	19	80	.351	.405	.756
2026	Milwaukee Brewers	101	354	314	.236	4	37	36	6	38	.300	.328	.628
Career	Totals	445	1695	1508	.263	21	156	207	50	233	.329	.360	.689

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	3 teams▼	35	169	146	.329	2	21	28	12	25	.414	.466	.880
2022	3 teams▼	119	562	492	.331	11	59	90	24	63	.403	.480	.883
2023	2 teams▼	43	195	167	.251	2	19	29	8	20	.344	.353	.697
2026	Nashville Sounds	10	44	36	.278	2	5	7	1	6	.395	.556	.951
Career	Totals	207	970	841	.313	17	104	154	45	114	.393	.455	.848

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 Avg86.0 mph

Max EV107.2 mph

Launch Angle10.0°

Barrel %2.5%

K %10.7%

Hard Hit %28.6%

Sprint Speed28.7 ft/s

Bat Speed68.4 mph

Whiff %10.9%

Chase %24.0%

xBA0.243

xSLG0.329

xwOBA0.284

GB%49.3%

FB%21.8%

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

2023

Milwaukee Brewers

223

191

.246

.341

.351

.692

2024

Milwaukee Brewers

145

524

475

.259

.320

.335

.655

2025

Milwaukee Brewers

142

594

528

.288

.351

.405

.756

2026

Milwaukee Brewers

101

354

314

.236

.300

.328

.628

Career

Totals

445

1695

1508

.263

156

207

233

.329

.360

.689

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2021

3 teams▼

169

146

.329

.414

.466

.880

2022

3 teams▼

119

562

492

.331

.403

.480

.883

2023

2 teams▼

195

167

.251

.344

.353

.697

2026

Nashville Sounds

.278

.395

.556

.951

Career

Totals

207

970

841

.313

104

154

114

.393

.455

.848