Spencer Steer

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Cincinnati Reds · First Base

Age 285' 9" · 185 lbsBats Right

#287 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

The 28-year-old left fielder offers modest but consistent power production after posting 21 home runs and 75 RBIs in 2025, though his batting average remains a concern at .238 across consecutive seasons. Steer's primary fantasy value lies in runs and RBIs as a middle-of-the-order contributor for Cincinnati, though the lack of speed limits his upside in stolen base categories with just single-digit steals annually. His power output appears sustainable in the 18-22 home run range, making him a depth piece in intermediate leagues, but managers should temper expectations given his depressed batting average and modest run production relative to his plate appearances. The Lombardi Award winner from 2023 has settled into a reliable if unspectacular fantasy role, suitable primarily for deep formats or corner infield reserves rather than premium batting lineup slots.

News Updates

Spencer Steer's wrist splint to be removed
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer is scheduled to have his right wrist splint removed on Monday, according to MLB.com. This represents progress in his recovery from a wrist injury that has sidelined him.
Aug 10, 2026
Spencer Steer Back in Action for Reds
Cincinnati right fielder Spencer Steer made his return to the lineup on Wednesday, starting in right field during the Reds' 5-3 victory over Seattle. Though he went hitless in four at-bats, his availability strengthens the Cincinnati roster.
Jul 23, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2022	Cincinnati Reds	28	108	95	.211	2	8	12	0	26	.306	.326	.632
2023	Cincinnati Reds	156	665	582	.271	23	86	74	15	139	.356	.464	.820
2024	Cincinnati Reds	158	656	574	.225	20	92	74	25	137	.319	.402	.721
2025	Cincinnati Reds	146	568	509	.238	21	75	66	7	129	.312	.411	.723
2026	Cincinnati Reds	98	384	340	.238	16	40	54	3	86	.319	.421	.740
Career	Totals	586	2381	2100	.242	82	301	280	50	517	.327	.421	.748

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
2019	Cedar Rapids Kernels	44	201	173	.260	2	20	26	5	28	.358	.387	.745
2021	2 teams▼	110	488	417	.254	24	66	82	8	105	.348	.484	.832
2022	3 teams▼	71	336	290	.259	15	45	53	3	66	.354	.479	.833
Career	Totals	260	1181	1017	.264	49	161	188	17	222	.356	.481	.837

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 Avg89.7 mph

Max EV107.2 mph

Launch Angle16.9°

Barrel %11.7%

K %22.4%

Hard Hit %41.3%

Sprint Speed28.5 ft/s

Bat Speed71.2 mph

Whiff %25.3%

Chase %26.2%

xBA0.246

xSLG0.452

xwOBA0.342

GB%43.0%

FB%29.7%

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

Cincinnati Reds

108

.211

.306

.326

.632

2023

Cincinnati Reds

156

665

582

.271

139

.356

.464

.820

2024

Cincinnati Reds

158

656

574

.225

137

.319

.402

.721

2025

Cincinnati Reds

146

568

509

.238

129

.312

.411

.723

2026

Cincinnati Reds

384

340

.238

.319

.421

.740

Career

Totals

586

2381

2100

.242

301

280

517

.327

.421

.748

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2019

Cedar Rapids Kernels

201

173

.260

.358

.387

.745

2021

2 teams▼

110

488

417

.254

105

.348

.484

.832

2022

3 teams▼

336

290

.259

.354

.479

.833

Career

Totals

260

1181

1017

.264

161

188

222

.356

.481

.837