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2025 Stats
AVG
.252
HR
10
RBI
35
R
35
SB
6
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
It wasn't always pretty, but Steer turned in a 20-20 season while leading the Reds with 92 RBI. He seemed to run out of gas at the end, limping to a .165 average in September, which dragged him down to just .225 for the season. Steer's strikeout rate remained identical to his 2023 mark at 20.9% and he added a couple points to his hard-hit rate. However, his BABIP cratered from .318 to .260. His relatively pull-heavy approach from the right side makes him a nice fit in Great American Ball Park, but his batted-ball profile is underwhelming and the band box doesn't completely hide his flaws. While he's now lost third-base eligibility in fantasy baseball, Steer retains eligibility at first base and outfield entering his age-27 season in 2025. In theory, Steer and the entire Reds team should benefit from new manager Terry Francona's experience and expertise. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Reds in March of 2025.
Won't start Wednesday
Steer was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to a hand injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis
Earlier Wednesday, the Reds and Red Sox resumed their game from Tuesday that was suspended in the top of the fourth inning. Though Steer was able to play the entire game and finished 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, he experienced swelling on his hand after being hit by a pitch in the seventh inning. The Reds initially included him in the lineup for the nightcap, but Steer will end up sitting while Christian Encarnacion-Strand enters the lineup at first base. With the Reds off Thursday, Steer could be back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Phillies.
Earlier Wednesday, the Reds and Red Sox resumed their game from Tuesday that was suspended in the top of the fourth inning. Though Steer was able to play the entire game and finished 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, he experienced swelling on his hand after being hit by a pitch in the seventh inning. The Reds initially included him in the lineup for the nightcap, but Steer will end up sitting while Christian Encarnacion-Strand enters the lineup at first base. With the Reds off Thursday, Steer could be back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Phillies.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+3%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+20%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .774 | 430 | 14 | 64 | .258 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .754 | 1205 | 39 | 149 | .246 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .621 | 78 | 2 | 8 | .230 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .744 | 236 | 8 | 27 | .259 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .682 | 172 | 3 | 23 | .212 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .734 | 484 | 17 | 69 | .229 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .928 | 180 | 9 | 33 | .313 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .780 | 485 | 14 | 53 | .256 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+1%
OPS at Home
2025
+26%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .763 | 800 | 28 | 104 | .255 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .756 | 835 | 25 | 109 | .243 | ||||
| 2025Home | .796 | 153 | 6 | 21 | .290 | ||||
| 2025Away | .630 | 161 | 4 | 14 | .214 | ||||
| 2024Home | .704 | 324 | 12 | 44 | .216 | ||||
| 2024Away | .738 | 332 | 8 | 48 | .234 | ||||
| 2023Home | .805 | 323 | 10 | 39 | .277 | ||||
| 2023Away | .835 | 342 | 13 | 47 | .267 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Spencer Steer 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
6.7%K Rate
25.0%BABIP
.310ISO
.145AVG
.249OBP
.301SLG
.394OPS
.696wOBA
.307Exit Velocity
86.9 mphHard Hit Rate
21.2%Barrels/PA
3.8%Expected BA
.235Expected SLG
.352Sprint Speed
23.8 ft/secGround Ball %
35.5%Line Drive %
25.6%Fly Ball %
38.9%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Steer tends to be overshadowed a bit in the Reds' rebuild, as he doesn't have the power of Christian Encarnacion-Strand or the speed of Elly De La Cruz or the hit tool of Matt McLain. However, Steer does a lot well and showed in his first full season in Cincinnati that he has the potential to be a long-term foundational piece for the organization. At 25 years old, Steer struck out just over 20 percent of the time and notched 23 homers and 15 steals while moving around between first base (73 games), third base (47 games), outfield (47 games) and second base (16 games). While he may not light up Statcast with his batted-ball numbers -- in fact Steer ranked in the bottom 26 percent of the league in hard-hit rate -- he has an exceptional approach at the plate and does not often go chasing outside the strike zone. He had more homers and a higher OPS on the road than he did at home last season, so it wasn't all GABP-driven.
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Cleared to start Wednesday
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Steer is dealing with some swelling in his hand, but the 27-year-old will start at first base and bat fifth Wednesday against the Red Sox.
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Smashes career-high three home runs
Steer went 3-for-4 with three home runs and four RBI in Friday's 8-1 win over the Padres.
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Cranks two-run shot Wednesday
Steer went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Twins.
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Taking seat Sunday
Steer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
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Not in lineup Monday
Steer is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
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No word on extension
Per Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Steer said in early April that he didn't know of any attempts by the Reds to negotiate a contract extension with him.
Analysis
Steer had 20 home runs and 25 stolen bases with a .721 OPS in 158 games last season, though his .225 batting average was a significant drop from his .271 mark in 2023. The 27-year-old is making $780,000 this season in his final year before arbitration, so he's due a big raise in 2026 even if an extension isn't reached. Steer is off to a slow start this year with a .199/.271/.333 slash line through 37 contests.
Steer had 20 home runs and 25 stolen bases with a .721 OPS in 158 games last season, though his .225 batting average was a significant drop from his .271 mark in 2023. The 27-year-old is making $780,000 this season in his final year before arbitration, so he's due a big raise in 2026 even if an extension isn't reached. Steer is off to a slow start this year with a .199/.271/.333 slash line through 37 contests.