2025 Stats
AVG
.266
HR
15
RBI
64
R
60
SB
7
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Hays entered last season as a reigning All-Star with a solid track record over the previous three years (.752 OPS and 108 wRC+), but he struggled early in 2024 before being sidelined by a calf injury and never fully got on track and finished with a .255/.303/.396 slash line. He also missed time down the stretch due to a kidney infection and played in just 85 games as he split the campaign between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Despite the overall struggles, Hays crushed left-handed pitching with a .941 OPS and has fared better against them throughout his career, so he should be able to land a job in the short side of an outfield platoon for 2025. He could return into fantasy relevance with a resurgence but isn't likely to have much value outside of streaming purposes. Read Past Outlooks

Back in lineup for Game 1
Hays (back) will start in left field and bat cleanup Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series versus the Dodgers.
Analysis
It's Hays' first start since Sept. 20, as he's been battling back spasms. He was able to see action as a pinch hitter in the final game of the regular season Sunday and will hit in the middle of the lineup against Blake Snell in the Dodgers as the Reds kick off postseason play.
It's Hays' first start since Sept. 20, as he's been battling back spasms. He was able to see action as a pinch hitter in the final game of the regular season Sunday and will hit in the middle of the lineup against Blake Snell in the Dodgers as the Reds kick off postseason play.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+19%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+234%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .838 | 260 | 6 | 29 | .295 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .702 | 569 | 15 | 58 | .256 | ||||
2025vs Left | .667 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 | ||||
2025vs Right | .200 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2024vs Left | .941 | 90 | 1 | 8 | .354 | ||||
2024vs Right | .569 | 165 | 4 | 12 | .203 | ||||
2023vs Left | .786 | 167 | 5 | 21 | .262 | ||||
2023vs Right | .763 | 399 | 11 | 46 | .280 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+11%
OPS on Road
2025
+89%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023Home | .713 | 612 | 16 | 76 | .258 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .791 | 410 | 11 | 48 | .283 | ||||
2025Home | .744 | 193 | 6 | 37 | .270 | ||||
2025Away | .393 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .143 | ||||
2024Home | .582 | 140 | 1 | 9 | .227 | ||||
2024Away | .846 | 115 | 4 | 11 | .291 | ||||
2023Home | .758 | 279 | 9 | 30 | .267 | ||||
2023Away | .780 | 287 | 7 | 37 | .283 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Austin Hays compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.27BB Rate
7.0%K Rate
25.7%BABIP
.326ISO
.187AVG
.266OBP
.315SLG
.453OPS
.768wOBA
.331Exit Velocity
88.8 mphHard Hit Rate
33.0%Barrels/PA
7.0%Expected BA
.244Expected SLG
.419Sprint Speed
24.0 ft/secGround Ball %
41.9%Line Drive %
21.5%Fly Ball %
36.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Be it by design or happenstance, Hays struck the ball harder, but less frequently last season. His expected batting average didn't change, but his actual mark jumped 25 points over the previous season. Hays expected and actual slugging percentage increased, fueling a career high 112 wRC+ since becoming an everyday player. Curiously, even though Hays strikeout rate increased, he was less aggressive swinging on pitches in and out of the zone but when he swung, his contact dropped on pitches in and out of the zone. Hays already solid defense in left field improved even more, helping to keep his bat in the lineup even though his production is below average for a corner outfielder. Hays attempted the same six stolen bases he did in 2022, but last season he swiped five, as opposed to just two the prior campaign. It's nothing to count on, but his success from last season could manifest more opportunities. Hays defines boring in a fantasy sense, but boring can help balance swinging for the fences elsewhere.
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Included on wild-card roster
Hays (back) is on the Reds' wild-card roster.
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On bench for regular-season finale
Hays (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Milwaukee.
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Responds well to work Saturday
Hays (back) felt good after hitting in the batting cage Saturday, MLB.com reports.
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Out again Saturday
Hays (back) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.
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Tries hitting
Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that Hays (back) tried hitting Thursday and felt uncomfortable, MLB.com reports.
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Set to earn qualifying offer?
According to Chatterbox Sports, the Reds would likely extend Hays a qualifying offer for 2026 given his current production.
Analysis
The 29-year-old inked a one-year, $5 million contract with the Reds in January, and he's enjoyed a resurgent start to the campaign with a .306/.354/.569 slash line and five home runs. Hays has been limited to 19 games due to brief stints on the injured list with hamstring and calf issues, but he's already matched his homer total from the 2024 regular season. He isn't likely to maintain his .924 OPS, but Hays earned an All-Star nod in 2023 and could certainly put up a full season that would be worthy of the qualifying offer.
The 29-year-old inked a one-year, $5 million contract with the Reds in January, and he's enjoyed a resurgent start to the campaign with a .306/.354/.569 slash line and five home runs. Hays has been limited to 19 games due to brief stints on the injured list with hamstring and calf issues, but he's already matched his homer total from the 2024 regular season. He isn't likely to maintain his .924 OPS, but Hays earned an All-Star nod in 2023 and could certainly put up a full season that would be worthy of the qualifying offer.