Vaughn Grissom

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Los Angeles Angels · 1B/2B/3B

Age 256' 2" · 210 lbsBats Right

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FBaseball Overview

The 25-year-old Angels infielder offers minimal fantasy upside heading into 2026 after a disappointing pair of seasons in the majors. His .237 batting average and sparse power production from 2025 represent a slight improvement over his dismal .190 mark in 2024, yet he still lacks the foundational hitting ability needed to generate consistent at-bats and production in meaningful categories. While his minor league pedigree and youth suggest potential for growth, the stark gap between his triple-A performance and major league results raises serious concerns about his ability to compete at the highest level. Grissom remains a deep-league flier only for those banking on significant mechanical adjustments or opportunities created by injuries, as his current trajectory offers little in batting average, power, or speed.

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Grissom plates four runs in Angels victory
Vaughn Grissom had a breakout performance for Los Angeles, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, four RBI and two runs scored in the Angels' 10-1 blowout win over the Yankees. Grissom provided significant offensive firepower in the dominant victory. His hot bat adds depth to the Angels' lineup.
Sep 1, 2026
Vaughn Grissom collects four hits, four RBIs
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Vaughn Grissom went 4-for-5 with a double, four RBIs and two runs scored in the team's 13-1 blowout of the Rangers. Grissom's exceptional night at the plate contributed significantly to the offensive barrage. His contact skills and run production make him a valuable fantasy contributor.
Jul 9, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2022	Atlanta Braves	41	156	141	.291	5	18	24	5	34	.353	.440	.793
2023	Atlanta Braves	23	80	75	.280	0	9	5	0	15	.313	.347	.660
2024	Boston Red Sox	31	114	105	.190	0	6	10	2	24	.246	.219	.465
2026	Los Angeles Angels	119	474	422	.242	13	72	47	1	87	.307	.386	.693
Career	Totals	214	824	743	.248	18	105	86	8	160	.308	.369	.677

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	GCL Braves	44	184	160	.288	3	23	22	3	27	.361	.400	.761
2021	2 teams▼	87	380	317	.319	7	43	64	16	54	.418	.464	.882
2022	2 teams▼	96	442	389	.324	14	67	72	27	54	.405	.494	.899
2023	Gwinnett Stripers	102	468	397	.330	8	61	74	13	66	.419	.501	.920
2024	Worcester Red Sox	55	234	193	.259	6	34	27	10	45	.385	.373	.758
2025	Worcester Red Sox	96	418	370	.270	13	48	69	9	73	.342	.441	.783
2026	2 teams▼	11	46	44	.318	0	7	4	0	9	.348	.364	.712
Career	Totals	491	2172	1870	.304	51	283	332	78	328	.391	.456	.847

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	32	29	.310	1	6	3	0	4	.344	.414	.758

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	129	112	.232	6	21	12	0	24	.305	.429	.734

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg87.5 mph

Max EV110.0 mph

Launch Angle12.7°

Barrel %6.7%

K %18.4%

Hard Hit %35.5%

Sprint Speed26.9 ft/s

Bat Speed70.8 mph

Whiff %22.1%

Chase %31.3%

xBA0.244

xSLG0.380

xwOBA0.309

GB%44.6%

FB%25.1%

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

Atlanta Braves

156

141

.291

.353

.440

.793

2023

Atlanta Braves

.280

.313

.347

.660

2024

Boston Red Sox

114

105

.190

.246

.219

.465

2026

Los Angeles Angels

119

474

422

.242

.307

.386

.693

Career

Totals

214

824

743

.248

105

160

.308

.369

.677

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2019

GCL Braves

184

160

.288

.361

.400

.761

2021

2 teams▼

380

317

.319

.418

.464

.882

2022

2 teams▼

442

389

.324

.405

.494

.899

2023

Gwinnett Stripers

102

468

397

.330

.419

.501

.920

2024

Worcester Red Sox

234

193

.259

.385

.373

.758

2025

Worcester Red Sox

418

370

.270

.342

.441

.783

2026

2 teams▼

.318

.348

.364

.712

Career

Totals

491

2172

1870

.304

283

332

328

.391

.456

.847

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.310

.344

.414

.758

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

129

112

.232

.305

.429

.734