1B - Chicago Cubs
- Age 28
- North Carolina
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Next Game
- Rank
- H #104
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- 1B
- ESPN
- 1B
- CBS
- 1B
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 hits one over fence Saturday
Michael Busch went 2-for-3 with a home run, one run scored and an RBI in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Fantasy Impact
After going hitless in his last two games, Busch bounced back with a single and a 417-foot homer off Nick Lodolo in the sixth inning. He now has 20 homers on the year to go along with a .239 average and .747 OPS.
Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | #65 | #42 | #106 | 33 |
| Rest of Season | #104 | #42 | #133 | 5 |
| Dynasty | #101 | #78 | #84 | 2 |
Value Based Rank (ROS)
ECR vs ADP
| AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | 75 | 126 | 25 | 3 | 27 | 77 | 57 | 140 | 3 | 1 | .251 | .327 | .473 | .800 |
Stats
View More Stats| Batting Stats | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 2026 | CHC | 160 | 600 | 78 | 145 | 27 | 2 | 20 | 77 | 92 | 165 | 3 | .242 | .352 | .393 | .745 | .298 | |||
History
Game Log
View More Games| Game | OPP | Score | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 27 | @ BOS | W, 6-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | @ BOS | L, 0-2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | @ BOS | L, 3-4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .750 | 1.417 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | vs. MIA | W, 1-2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
