Josh Jung Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 214 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 2/12/1998 (25)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- Texas Tech
Josh Jung Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Josh Jung News
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung will hit fifth in the batting order on Opening Day against right-hander Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a big season upcoming for the former eighth overall pick as Jung should see nearly everyday action at third base if his bat can show up as advertised. The 25-year-old hit just .204 in his big-league debut last season but also slugged five homers while posting a strong .214 isolated power across 102 trips to the plate. Jung's 0.10 BB/K will need to gain significant improvement moving forward but he should get plenty of leash to show off his raw power for a Rangers team looking to jump back into contention in the 2023 campaign.
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was part of a minor car accident on his way to the ballpark Saturday but was uninjured. He was not in the lineup for Saturday's game, however. Jung hit five home runs in 26 games for the Rangers last season and is ranked as the team's top prospect. Hopefully, Jung doesn't feel any delayed ill effects from the accident, and he can walk away unscathed. He's currently ranked as RotoBaller's 20th-best third baseman, though he has the potential to finish higher than that, with excellent power upside. Jung is now hitting .281 with two homers and five RBI this spring.
Texas Rangers third base prospect Josh Jung is starting at third base and is hitting seventh in his major league debut on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Ross Stripling. Jung was in line to open the season on the big-league roster before he tore the labrum in his shoulder late in spring training. The club's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and former first-rounder went on to hit .273/.321/.525 with an .846 OPS, six home runs, 24 RBI and 15 runs scored in 23 games for Triple-A Round Rock before his first major league promotion. The power-hitting prospect should see regular playing time at the hot corner the rest of the way in September and is worth picking up in all fantasy leagues if you're in need of some pop.
Batting Order
| 1 | Marcus Semien |
| 2 | Corey Seager |
| 3 | Nathaniel Lowe |
| 4 | Adolis García |
| 5 | Josh Jung |
| 6 | Jonah Heim |
| 7 | Robbie Grossman |
| 8 | Brad Miller |
| 9 | Josh H. Smith |
Josh Jung Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Marcus Semien |
| 2 | Corey Seager |
| 3 | Nathaniel Lowe |
| 4 | Adolis García |
| 5 | Josh Jung |
| 6 | Jonah Heim |
| 7 | Robbie Grossman |
| 8 | Brad Miller |
| 9 | Josh H. Smith |
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn left labrum in February and was out six-to-eight months to begin the 2022 season. Jung was activated from Triple-A Round Rock's 60-day injured list in August and didn't make his MLB debut until September 10th. The 24-year-old slashed .204/.235/.418 with five home runs, 14 RBI, nine runs, and two stolen bases across 26 games as a rookie in 2022. Jung is the Rangers' third baseman of the future and is projected to hit in the heart of the order behind Corey Seager, Nathaniel Lowe, and Adolis Garcia; there will be plenty of opportunities for the young slugger to drive in runs. He will need to cut down his 38.2 K% in the majors, but the power is there, evidenced by his .525 slugging percentage in Triple-A. If he can stay healthy, Jung should pop 20-plus homers with a wOBA over .300 and chip in 5-10 steals in 2023. The former first-round pick has massive upside and can potentially be a top-12 fantasy third baseman if Jung can cut down on the strikeouts and improve from his struggles at the plate as a rookie.
