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Spencer Horwitz Fantasy Stats

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First Baseman #2

Healthy
Height / Weight 5'10"  /  204 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Nov 14, 1997 (28)
Experience 4 seasons
College Radford
ESPN Eligible 1B
Yahoo Eligible 1B

2026 Rankings

Preseason 1B26
Current 1B18

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS/G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
2023TOR1B155.039510201741200.256.341.385.726
2024TOR1B976.732846871901240427000.265.353.433.786
2025PIT1B1086.836455992601151447301.272.353.434.787
2026PIT1B697.32283364111932393710.281.389.456.845
Career 289 6.8 959 139 260 58 1 33 130 129 192 1 1 .271 .363 .437 .800

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
Jun 6, 2026 PITATL1B3.050100000100.200.200.200.400
Jun 7, 2026 PITATL1B19.031200111000.667.7501.6672.417
Jun 10, 2026 PITLAD1B19.051200120100.400.4001.0001.400
Jun 11, 2026 PITLAD1B8.050200010200.400.400.400.800
Jun 12, 2026 PITMIA1B0.040000000000.000.000.000.000
Jun 13, 2026 PITMIA1B13.032100010100.333.600.333.933
Jun 14, 2026 PITMIADH2.040000001400.000.200.000.200
Jun 15, 2026 PITATH1B7.040110001000.250.400.500.900
Jun 16, 2026 PITATH1B6.031000002000.000.400.000.400
Jun 17, 2026 PITATH1B22.043220012000.500.6671.0001.667
Last 10 99.0 40 8 11 3 0 2 6 7 9 0 0 .275 .408 .500 .908

Spencer Horwitz News

Spencer Horwitz  • 1B  •  Pirates

Spencer Horwitz Emerging as a Must-Add First Baseman on the Waiver Wire

Across 264 plate appearances in 2026, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is hitting .281/.383/.452 with nine home runs, 31 RBI, 29 runs scored, and one stolen base. The 28-year-old has demonstrated an elite plate approach so far this season, lowering his strikeout rate to a career-low 14.0% while maintaining a 13.3% walk rate. Horwitz has also emerged as the leadoff hitter in the Pirates' lineup on a near-everyday basis, which should allow him to continue racking up counting stats. The lefty-swinger's 8.0% barrel rate and 33.5% hard-hit rate are underwhelming and do not point to high-end power upside. Still, Horwitz's balanced approach at the plate and his ability to hit both right and left-handed pitching make him an appealing waiver wire target for fantasy managers.
2 days ago   
Spencer Horwitz  • 1B  •  Pirates

Spencer Horwitz Emerging as High-End Waiver-Wire Target Amid Power Surge

Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz has taken a step forward in his second year with Pittsburgh, posting a .286 average and a .846 OPS. The 28-year-old went 2-for-3 on Sunday with a solo home run and continues to earn steady playing time in the middle of the order. He has already hit eight home runs, putting him on pace to surpass his previous career high of 12, and his added power has been a welcome development for the Pirates lineup. This recent stretch has strengthened his case as a high-end waiver wire target as we approach the heart of the season.
Jun 7   
Spencer Horwitz  • 1B  •  Pirates

Spencer Horwitz Swinging a Hot Bat, Entering Must-Add Territory?

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is putting together a productive season and remains a strong waiver wire target for managers needing corner infield help. The 28-year-old is hitting .289 with a .389 OBP and .858 OPS in 173 at-bats, showing excellent plate discipline with a low strikeout rate and strong walk rate. He's been especially hot in May, hitting safely in 17 of his last 21 games at one point, and has already chipped in seven home runs on the season. Horwitz has earned an everyday role in the Pittsburgh lineup, playing first base and typically batting leadoff against right-handed pitching. He's still available in a large percentage of leagues and offers a nice blend of average, on-base skills, and emerging power. If you're looking for a steady, high-floor option at corner infield, Horwitz is worth picking up.
Jun 2   
Spencer Horwitz  • 1B  •  Pirates

Spencer Horwitz Posts Six-RBI Game

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz put together an outstanding game at the plate during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He got the fun started with a two-run home run off right-hander Bradley Blalock in the second inning. Horwitz followed up the fun with a three-run shot off southpaw Ryan Rolison in the sixth inning. He finished his day 3-for-5 with two homers and six RBI in the win. This was an awesome performance for Horwitz, but he's not consistent enough at the plate to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.
Aug 3   
Spencer Horwitz  • 1B  •  Pirates

Spencer Horwitz Homers from the Leadoff Spot

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz went 2-for-4 on Monday night in a 7-0 win over the Cardinals. He homered on the second pitch of the game from Erick Fedde, giving him two long balls on the season. Over his 36 games, the 27-year-old lefty is hitting .258 with a .310 wOBA. Monday was his first game all season in the leadoff spot after bouncing around the middle of the order in most matchups lately. He has hit safely in 13 of his last 15 games, going 18-for-55 (.327) with six doubles and Monday's home run. With another right-handed pitcher on the mound on Tuesday, it will be interesting to see if the Pirates stick with Horwitz in the leadoff spot or go in a different direction. Especially if he's at the top of the lineup, Horwitz is starting to work his way onto some deep-league radar with his recent stretch of production.
Jul 1   
Spencer Horwitz  • 1B  •  Pirates

Spencer Horwitz Absent on Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. This is a rare off day for Horwitz who has started in every game since May 20. Horwitz has good power potential, but hasn't done much at the plate this season. He's slashing .230/.299/.328 with one home run and five RBI this season. That being said, Horwitz isn't someone worth rostering in most fantasy formats. Jared Triolo will cover first base and bat eighth versus left-hander Framber Valdez on Thursday.
Jun 5, 2025   
Spencer Horwitz  • 1B  •  Pirates

Spencer Horwitz Homers on Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz had a productive game in his team's 8-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Horowitz went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in the losing effort. The veteran blasted his first homer of the season off Brewers starter Aaron Civale in the fourth inning, a shot that traveled 409 feet with an exit velocity of 104.8 MPH. Horowitz has appeared in just six games for the Pirates after missing the majority of the first two months of the season following right wrist surgery. He will look to stay hot as the Pirates' regular first baseman.
May 23, 2025   
Spencer Horwitz  • 1B  •  Pirates

Spencer Horwitz to Rejoin Pirates Friday

Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates will activate first baseman Spencer Horwitz (wrist) from the injured list on Friday. Horwitz has been shelved since spring training after he underwent surgery to repair an extensor tendon in his thumb. Pittsburgh acquired him by trade last December in hopes that he'd solve their issues at first base, and he projects to be their everyday option there for the foreseeable future. The 27-year-old has only appeared in 112 games, with a bulk of that experience coming last season with the Blue Jays. He was solid for Toronto with 12 home runs, 19 doubles, 40 RBIs, and a .790 OPS over 97 contests. Horwitz didn't do anything too special during his rehab stint in the minors, but he did bat .323 with a double and a homer over 31 Triple-A at-bats.
May 16, 2025   
Spencer Horwitz  • 1B  •  Pirates

Spencer Horwitz Moves Rehab Assignment To Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (wrist) has moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis. Horwitz has been sidelined since spring training to repair an extensor tendon in his right thumb. Horwitz began his rehab assignment at Double-A and needed just five games to earn the call to Triple-A. Through his first eight rehab appearances, Horwitz has held a .143/.200/.214 slash line with two doubles with a 5:2 K:BB. Last season, Horwitz appeared in a career-high 97 games for the Toronto Blue Jays and posted a solid .265/.357/.433 slash line with 19 doubles and 12 home runs. When he does return to the majors, fantasy managers should expect Horwitz to be the everyday first baseman in Pittsburgh.
May 10, 2025   
Spencer Horwitz  • 1B  •  Pirates

Spencer Horwitz Batting Leadoff For Double-A Altoona

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (wrist) begins his rehab assignment on Sunday, batting leadoff for the Double-A Altoona Curve. The Radford alum has yet to suit up in 2025 as he battled back from wrist surgery that was performed to address "chronic issues." Horwitz hit well the last time we saw him in the big leagues, slashing .265/.357/.433 with 12 homers, 19 doubles, 40 RBI, and 46 runs scored across 328 at-bats. He consistently hit for a high average during his time in the minors and should boost fantasy managers in that department once his rehab program is complete. The 27-year-old has also displayed excellent plate discipline throughout his career.
Apr 27, 2025   
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