2025 Stats
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.000
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2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Waldschmidt was underrated in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft and he remains underrated heading into 2026, despited being at least 40 percent better than the average hitter in each league he's played in. The No. 31 overall pick out of Kentucky has big-time bat speed and plus foot speed, and he is starting to look like a potential option in center field, where he played the majority of his games at Double-A. Waldschmidt slashed .309/.423/.498 with nine home runs, 19 steals, a 15 percent walk rate and a 17.7 percent strikeout rate in 66 games at Double-A, and as a righty hitter, he'll get a chance to play every day in the majors. He took advantage of the hitter-friendly environments at Amarillo and Hillsboro (.990 home OPS, .787 road OPS), but his patient approach and low strikeout rates still portend a high floor. He isn't on the 40-man roster, but the Diamondbacks depth chart makes it clear that Waldschmidt could spend the majority of his age-23 season in the majors. There could be some growing pains as a rookie, but long term, Waldschmidt could be a five-category contributor in fantasy while hitting in the top third of Arizona's lineup. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a $2.9 million contract with the Diamondbacks in July of 2024.
Could break camp with D-backs
Waldschmidt could break camp in a starting outfield role for the Diamondbacks in 2026, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
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Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen talked with reporters Saturday after the team traded outfielder Jake McCarthy to the Rockies, and he did not rule out the possibility of a prospect breaking camp with a starting role in the big leagues. Although Hazen didn't name names, he was likely referring to Waldschmidt, the club's top prospect. With Lourdes Gurriel (knee) also potentially missing the first half of the season, there could be plenty of at-bats available in the outfield. The 23-year-old Waldschmidt, who played all three outfield positions during stints at High-A Hillsboro and Double-A Amarillo in 2025, would need to be added to the 40-man roster, and he has yet to play at Triple-A.
Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen talked with reporters Saturday after the team traded outfielder Jake McCarthy to the Rockies, and he did not rule out the possibility of a prospect breaking camp with a starting role in the big leagues. Although Hazen didn't name names, he was likely referring to Waldschmidt, the club's top prospect. With Lourdes Gurriel (knee) also potentially missing the first half of the season, there could be plenty of at-bats available in the outfield. The 23-year-old Waldschmidt, who played all three outfield positions during stints at High-A Hillsboro and Double-A Amarillo in 2025, would need to be added to the 40-man roster, and he has yet to play at Triple-A.
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Since 2023
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OPS vs LHP
2025
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OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .937 | 82 | 1 | 5 | .338 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .916 | 218 | 8 | 30 | .298 |
| 2025vs Left | .761 | 82 | 1 | 5 | .338 |
| 2025vs Right | .750 | 218 | 8 | 30 | .298 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Waldschmidt is a strong target in dynasty first-year player drafts, especially relative to where he went in real life (No. 31 overall) to the Diamondbacks. He dealt with inopportune injuries as an amateur that led to him being lightly recruited in high school and playing only four games in the Cape Cod League before tearing his left ACL. He made up for as a junior for Kentucky, showcasing all the tools that matter for fantasy, including plus power, a great combination of contact ability and strong swing decisions, and improving speed that has a chance to be another plus tool. Waldschmidt slashed .333/.469/.610 with 14 home runs, 25 steals and a 16.5 percent strikeout rate in 59 games as a junior and slashed .273/.485/.318 with zero homers, four steals, 15 walks and nine strikeouts in 14 games at Single-A before a hamstring strain ended his year. He's just an OK defender in left field, but if he reaches his realistic ceiling as a hitter, he'll have no trouble playing every day. If he were to miss time again in 2025, the injury-prone tag might start to be applied, especially given how hard he plays.
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Bound for Double-A
The Diamondbacks are expected to promote Waldschmidt from High-A Hillsboro to Double-A Amarillo this week, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
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Likely done for season
Single-A Visalia placed Waldschmidt on its 7-day injured list Thursday with a hamstring strain, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports. He's not expected to play again this season.
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Headed to Arizona
The Diamondbacks have selected Waldschmidt with the 31st overall pick in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft.
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