Position player
Michael Busch
Stats through 2026-05-28
Currently with the Cubs. 2026 regular-season numbers below. Stats are computed from pitch-by-pitch data.
2026 wRC+
117
249 PA
Slash line
.228 / .365 / .381
OPS .747
xwOBA on contact
.382
148 batted balls
Home venue
Wrigley Field
Park factor runs 1.00, HR 1.01
Role in 2026
Position player
249 PA, 0 BF
Computed from Statcast pitch data. Park factors per Baseball Savant.
Statcast batted-ball quality
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average exit velocity | 88.2 mph |
| Hard-hit rate (EV >= 95 mph) | 43.2% |
| Barrel rate | 10.1% |
Batted-ball definitions from MLB Statcast: barrels per the official launch-speed and launch-angle table, hard-hit at the standard 95 mph threshold.
Platoon splits
| Side | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs RHP | 177 | .241 | .373 | .421 | .794 |
| vs LHP | 72 | .193 | .347 | .281 | .628 |
Slash lines vs right-handed and left-handed pitchers in 2026 regular season. Small samples early in the year.
Related
Top Cubs hitters
- Michael ConfortowRC+ 165
- Carson KellywRC+ 128
- Ian HappwRC+ 128
Prior seasons
Prior seasons coming soon.