Max Muncy Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/25/1990 (31)
- Experience
- 4
- College
- Baylor
Max Muncy Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Max Muncy News
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) referred to suffering a "torn UCL" in his left elbow and not recovering as quickly as he would like when talking with MLB Network's Alanna Rizzo on Monday. It's the first time that Muncy has acknowledged an injury to his dislocated elbow other than just "damage." The 31-year-old suffered a dislocated elbow in the regular season finale and is hoping to be ready for the start of the 2022 season. A torn UCL is pretty significant, though, but the good news is that it's to his non-throwing arm. We'll have to keep an eye on when Muncy might begin baseball activities, but there's a real chance he won't be ready on time in 2022, and the injury could affect his power stroke at the plate as well.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) is not listed on the roster for the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves, according to the team. Muncy also missed the entire NLDS and Wild Card game after dislocating his left shoulder during a play in the season finale. After going for an MRI, he will not require surgery, but it is unsure when or if he'll be back before the end of the postseason. He put up a strong year at the plate, slashing .249/.368/.527 with 36 HRs, 94 RBI, and 95 runs across 144 games. While Muncy is out, expect Gavin Lux to get more reps in the outfield with Cody Bellinger playing first base. Lux slashed .242/.328/.364 during 102 regular-season games but has hit .333 with a .788 OPS this postseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) recently visited Dr. ElAttrache and an MRI exam confirmed the original diagnosis of a dislocated elbow and some other damage. Muncy will keep his elbow immobilized for a couple of weeks and will not need surgery as "everything is where it should be." The 31-year-old dislocated his left elbow in the regular season finale on Sunday, and while he's not ruled out for the postseason, the Dodgers would likely have to advance deep into the playoffs yet again for Muncy to even have a shot at returning. Matt Beaty got the start at first base in the wild-card win over the St. Louis Cardinals, and Cody Bellinger and Albert Pujols will also be options to man the cold corner in the National League Division Series against the rival San Francisco Giants.
Batting Order
| 1 | Mookie Betts |
| 2 | Corey Seager |
| 3 | Trea Turner |
| 4 | Will Smith |
| 5 | Chris Taylor |
| 6 | Cody Bellinger |
| 7 | AJ Pollock |
| 8 | Matt Beaty |
Max Muncy Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Mookie Betts |
| 2 | Corey Seager |
| 3 | Trea Turner |
| 4 | Will Smith |
| 5 | Chris Taylor |
| 6 | Cody Bellinger |
| 7 | AJ Pollock |
| 8 | Matt Beaty |
Few hitters were tougher for pitchers to deal with in 2021 than Muncy, who hit 36 homers and drove in 94 runs in 592 plate appearances for the Dodgers. He was arguably the best hitter in the league in terms of the power and contact combination with his elite 16.1% Brl% and 78% contact rate. It is pretty rare to find a guy striking out so rarely (20.4%) while still hitting homers at an elite rate (16.3 PA/HR). He also posted another high walk rate (14%), which he used to post yet another elite OBP of .368. There are very few holes to poke in Muncy's game at the plate. The problem is the health concerns. He was injured in a collision at first base on the regular season's final day, and missed all of the playoffs. That later was revealed to be a torn UCL, which is threatening to cause him to miss the beginning of the 2022 season. Any positive news about the elbow should (and will) push his ADP up substantially, which could make him a massive steal in early drafts. No matter where you get Muncy, the only way you will be disappointed is if the health does not return, and that is a gamble you should be willing to take.