1B - Chicago Cubs
- Age 28
- North Carolina
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- H #66
- Best / Worst
- #62 / #77
- ADP
- #109
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- 1B
- ESPN
- 1B
- CBS
- 1B
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesMichael Busch has rapidly developed into one of fantasy's most reliable power bats, following a strong 2024 with a full-blown breakout in 2025 that featured 34 homers, a .523 slugging percentage, and a 147 OPS+. The jump in production wasn't empty volume. His rOBA and run value both spiked, confirming real growth in impact contact rather than a fluky power surge. While the strikeout rate remains elevated, Busch offsets it with solid on-base skills and elite durability, logging 150+ games in back-to-back seasons. At age 28, he's firmly established as a high-end fantasy first baseman whose profile now supports both a strong floor and a stable power ceiling.
Player News
View More NewsMichael Busch powers Cubs to victory over Cardinals
Michael Busch went 4-for-4 in win over the Cardinals with two home runs, one triple, one double, two runs scored, and four RBI.
Fantasy Impact
The 27-year-old continues a productive stretch at the plate, hitting .333 with eight home runs and 14 RBI over his last 15 games for the Cubs. After yesterday’s win over the Cardinals, Busch now has a .263 batting average with 34 home runs and 90 RBI across 154 games this season.
Recent Articles
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | #99 | #92 | #189 | 19 |
| Rest of Season | - | - | - | - |
| Dynasty | #104 | #102 | #120 | 3 |
ECR vs ADP
| AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 497 | 75 | 124 | 25 | 3 | 27 | 76 | 56 | 140 | 3 | 1 | .250 | .326 | .474 | .800 |
Stats
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| Season | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | BABIP | |||
| 2023 | LAD | 27 | 72 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 27 | 1 | .167 | .247 | .292 | .539 | .227 | |||
| 2024 | CHC | 152 | 496 | 73 | 123 | 28 | 2 | 21 | 65 | 63 | 162 | 2 | .248 | .335 | .440 | .775 | .322 | |||
| 2025 | CHC | 155 | 524 | 78 | 137 | 25 | 5 | 34 | 90 | 56 | 139 | 4 | .261 | .343 | .523 | .866 | .292 | |||
History
Game Log
View More Games| Game | OPP | Score | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 28 | vs. STL | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Sat, Sep 27 | vs. STL | - | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 4.250 |
| Fri, Sep 26 | vs. STL | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .750 | 2.750 |
| Thu, Sep 25 | vs. NYM | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Game Schedule
View Schedule| Game | Opp. Pitcher | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opp | Time | Pitcher | Throws | VBR | Matchup |
| Thu, Mar 26th | vs WSH | 2:20pm | ||||
| Sat, Mar 28th | vs WSH | 2:20pm | ||||
| Sun, Mar 29th | vs WSH | 2:20pm | ||||
| Mon, Mar 30th | vs LAA | 7:40pm | ||||
