Spring Training stat lines that matter 2026

Key Points:

• Reigning National League Rookie of the Year Baldwin leads spring hitters with a 74% hard-hit rate, 97.2 mph average exit velocity, and a 23% barrel rate, positioning him as a top offensive catcher for 2026.
• Rangers' Langford matches Baldwin's hard-hit rate at 74%, boasting a 98.5 mph average exit velocity, low 10% swing-and-miss rate, and more walks than strikeouts, showing continuous improvement since 2024.
• Guardians' DeLauter, a postseason MLB debutant, demonstrates strong spring hitting with a 93.6 mph average exit velocity and 63% hard-hit rate, ready to take over right field in his first full season.
• Pitcher Sánchez, fresh off a dominant World Baseball Classic performance, shows impressive velocity and movement on his pitches, including a 95 mph sinker and a changeup generating a 67% swing-and-miss rate.
• Mets' Senga appears rejuvenated after injuries, with a fastball averaging 96.2 mph and a signature forkball striking out hitters at a 50% rate, indicating a potential return to form in 2026.