2025 Stats
AVG
.274
HR
8
RBI
32
R
49
SB
16
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Across five MLB seasons, McKinstry has pretty much settled in as a light-hitting utility player known primarily for his defensive abilities. The 29-year-old batted .286 across a small sample of four games as a rookie with the Dodgers back in 2020, but he's batted .231 or worse in each of his seasons since then. He's also never reached double figures in home runs, as he topped out at nine long balls two years ago with Detroit, when he had a career-best 464 at-bats. McKinstry's value from a real-life perspective comes from his versatility. He appeared at every infield position except for first base last season and also saw time in the corner outfield spots. That makes McKinstry a useful MLB bench player, but it doesn't translate to fantasy impact. Heading into 2025, McKinstry should once again be a utility option who has some flashes of offensive ability but no real consistent value in most fantasy leagues. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $1.65 million contract with the Tigers in November of 2024.
Reaches twice, steals base Sunday
McKinstry went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rangers. He also stole a base.
Analysis
McKinstry plated the first run of the game with an RBI single in the top of the second inning. The utility player also swiped his 16th base of the season in 19 attempts. The 16 steals match a career best for McKinstry, who is nearing his career highs for home runs (nine) and RBI (35) in a season as well. The veteran has been a pleasant surprise, and his strong offensive play is keeping him in the lineup most days for Detroit.
McKinstry plated the first run of the game with an RBI single in the top of the second inning. The utility player also swiped his 16th base of the season in 19 attempts. The 16 steals match a career best for McKinstry, who is nearing his career highs for home runs (nine) and RBI (35) in a season as well. The veteran has been a pleasant surprise, and his strong offensive play is keeping him in the lineup most days for Detroit.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+9%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+18%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023vs Left | .737 | 166 | 1 | 18 | .268 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .678 | 1029 | 20 | 72 | .234 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .906 | 87 | 1 | 11 | .329 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .765 | 265 | 7 | 21 | .253 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .379 | 33 | 0 | 4 | .133 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .640 | 292 | 4 | 19 | .225 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .653 | 46 | 0 | 3 | .243 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .653 | 472 | 9 | 32 | .230 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+31%
OPS at Home
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+60%
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| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .780 | 592 | 13 | 55 | .268 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .595 | 603 | 8 | 35 | .211 | ||||
| 2025Home | .997 | 173 | 6 | 22 | .333 | ||||
| 2025Away | .622 | 179 | 2 | 10 | .219 | ||||
| 2024Home | .647 | 156 | 1 | 9 | .234 | ||||
| 2024Away | .582 | 169 | 3 | 14 | .197 | ||||
| 2023Home | .722 | 263 | 6 | 24 | .247 | ||||
| 2023Away | .585 | 255 | 3 | 11 | .215 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Zach McKinstry compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.50BB Rate
10.2%K Rate
20.5%BABIP
.329ISO
.176AVG
.274OBP
.353SLG
.450OPS
.803wOBA
.350Exit Velocity
85.7 mphHard Hit Rate
25.3%Barrels/PA
4.3%Expected BA
.263Expected SLG
.377Sprint Speed
24.2 ft/secGround Ball %
36.8%Line Drive %
28.9%Fly Ball %
34.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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McKinstry saw his most consistent MLB playing time yet in 2023, though he remained a limited offensive player. The 28-year-old batted just .231 with a .653 OPS across 148 games. He didn't provide much in the way of counting stats either with only nine home runs, 35 RBI and 60 runs scored, though at least he managed 16 stolen bases in 22 attempts. McKinstry's best attribute remained his versatility, as he appeared at every defensive position except for catcher and first base in his first season with the Tigers. At this point in his career, McKinstry profiles as a prototypical utility player who can provide solid defense across the diamond but doesn't offer much at the plate. That makes him a more valuable real-life player than fantasy asset, so managers don't need to have McKinstry on the radar outside of deeper formats. He can at least be a bargain bin dart throw for DFS players.
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Goes deep in lopsided loss
McKinstry went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's 15-7 loss to the Mariners.
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Swipes two bases in loss
McKinstry went 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's 12-3 loss to the Mariners. He also stole two bases.
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Doubles twice, drives in run
McKinstry went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rays.
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Goes deep in win
McKinstry went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-1 win over the Rays.
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Retreating to bench Sunday
McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
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Will play in Midsummer Classic
McKinstry has been included on the American League roster for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, Zack Meisel and Chandler Rome of The Athletic report.
Analysis
McKinstry is batting .283/.357/.460 for the Tigers this season, and he's earned the All-Star nod to replace Jeremy Pena, who is out with a rib injury. The Tigers are well represented on the American League roster ahead of the Midsummer Classic. McKinstry will join teammates Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene, Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres in Atlanta.
McKinstry is batting .283/.357/.460 for the Tigers this season, and he's earned the All-Star nod to replace Jeremy Pena, who is out with a rib injury. The Tigers are well represented on the American League roster ahead of the Midsummer Classic. McKinstry will join teammates Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene, Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres in Atlanta.