Hunter Goodman: An Extreme Profile
Hunter Goodman has maintained strong offensive production in 2026 with 11 home runs and an .823 OPS through May 15, building on a breakout 2025 season that included an All-Star selection and Silver Slugger award. His power metrics rank among the league's elite, with high exit velocity, barrel rate, and hard-hit rate. However, his plate discipline raises concerns, as his 43.6% chase rate is among the worst in MLB, limiting his walk rate and increasing strikeouts.
- ▪Hunter Goodman hit 31 home runs in 2025, earned All-Star honors, and won a Silver Slugger award.
- ▪In 2026, he ranks in the 91st percentile in average exit velocity and the 92nd percentile in hard-hit rate.
- ▪Goodman has an elite power profile but struggles with plate discipline, posting a 43.6% chase rate, which is in the 3rd percentile.
- ▪His strikeout rate is in the 1st percentile, and his walk rate is only in the 25th percentile.
- ▪Goodman's production has been better on the road than at Coors Field, and he performs well against both right-handed and left-handed pitching.
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