Seiya Suzuki Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 11" / 182 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/18/1994 (29)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- None
Seiya Suzuki Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Seiya Suzuki News
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique), who went on the injured list on Monday with a right-oblique strain, will be sidelined "in the four-week range," but the Cubs will have a better timeline for his return once he's symptom-free, according to manager Craig Counsell. It means that the 29-year-old won't be ready to return when he's eligible to come off the 10-day IL, but fantasy managers should still keep him stashed in all leagues, especially after he started the year 18-for-59 (.305) with three home runs, 13 RBI and 11 runs scored. With Suzuki set to miss at least several weeks, outfield prospect Alexander Canario, the club's No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is going to get his first extended look in the big leagues. He's starting in right field and hitting ninth on Tuesday against Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. This is a tough blow to both fantasy managers and the Cubs roster. Suzuki was hitting .305 with an .893 OPS along with three homers and 13 RBI over the first 15 games of the season. Barring any setbacks, Suzuki could be back on the Cubs roster by the end of April. In a corresponding move, outfielder Alexander Canario has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. He's one of the better hitting prospects in Chicago and should get a fair amount of playing time with Suzuki sidelined.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki drove in four runs during Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Colorado Rockies, going 3-for-5 with a solo home run during the fifth inning. Suzuki also contributed to a four-run Cubs second inning with a single to right center that scored Mike Tauchman and Nico Hoerner. After Chicago let the Rockies get back into the game, Suzuki drove in his fourth run of the contest on a fielder's choice in the eighth frame. Not only did the 29-year-old Japanese slugger end 2023 on a high note, but he also hit .459 with a 1.593 OPS, six long balls, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases in 41 spring training plate appearances. That momentum appears to be carrying over into the regular season, as Suzuki is now batting .333 with a .972 OPS, two bombs, and eight RBI over his first 27 at-bats. His hot streak will be challenged during an upcoming three-game weekend set against a much more talented Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff.
Batting Order
1 | Nico Hoerner |
2 | Patrick Wisdom |
3 | Cody Bellinger |
4 | Christopher Morel |
5 | Dansby Swanson |
6 | Ian Happ |
7 | Garrett Cooper |
8 | Nick Madrigal |
9 | Miguel Amaya |
Seiya Suzuki Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Nico Hoerner |
2 | Patrick Wisdom |
3 | Cody Bellinger |
4 | Christopher Morel |
5 | Dansby Swanson |
6 | Ian Happ |
7 | Garrett Cooper |
8 | Nick Madrigal |
9 | Miguel Amaya |
Seiya Suzuki entered the 2022 season as an unknown and immediately raised expectations with a sterling April (.279/.405/.529 with four homers), but his final line of .262/.336/.433 with 14 HR in 446 PAs was something of a disappointment. His plate discipline wasn't great with a 24.7 K% and 9.4 BB%, but the underlying 25.6% chase rate and 8 SwStr% suggest better things to come. Suzuki also did a good job elevating the baseball with a 40 FB%, but his 92.5 mph average airborne exit velocity was only league average. Again, others metrics such as his 11% rate of Brls/BBE and 111.3 mph max exit velocity suggest more pop in his bat. Perhaps his persistent finger injury prevented him from tapping into his power? Suzuki currently projects to hit second in the Cubs lineup, but Chicago's lineup could change considerably before Opening Day. Suzuki is a good athlete with a 28.3 ft./sec Statcast Sprint speed, but going 9-for-14 on the bases last season (64% success rate) will probably earn him a red light. Suzuki offers plenty of upside at his ADP of 125.47, but his .247 xBA and inability to translate his peripherals into fantasy production present plenty of risks as well.