2025 Stats
AVG
.220
HR
2
RBI
7
R
9
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Signed a one-year contract with the Astros in January of 2025.
DFA'd by Houston
Short was designated for assignment by the Astros on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Jeremy Pena (ribs) is back from the injured list, and the team also acquired Carlos Correa from the Twins on Thursday. Short has been booted from the 40-man roster as a result. The infielder slashed .220/.291/.380 with two home runs, seven RBI, nine runs scored and a 4:18 BB:K across 56 plate appearances with Houston.
Jeremy Pena (ribs) is back from the injured list, and the team also acquired Carlos Correa from the Twins on Thursday. Short has been booted from the 40-man roster as a result. The infielder slashed .220/.291/.380 with two home runs, seven RBI, nine runs scored and a 4:18 BB:K across 56 plate appearances with Houston.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+21%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+104%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .674 | 145 | 4 | 20 | .228 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .557 | 252 | 5 | 25 | .168 |
| 2025vs Left | 1.009 | 19 | 1 | 5 | .353 |
| 2025vs Right | .495 | 37 | 1 | 2 | .152 |
| 2024vs Left | .335 | 26 | 0 | 1 | .095 |
| 2024vs Right | .504 | 62 | 0 | 4 | .143 |
| 2023vs Left | .691 | 100 | 3 | 14 | .236 |
| 2023vs Right | .592 | 153 | 4 | 19 | .182 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+13%
OPS at Home
2025
+73%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | .630 | 224 | 7 | 27 | .204 |
| Since 2023Away | .560 | 173 | 2 | 18 | .172 |
| 2025Home | .533 | 36 | 2 | 4 | .152 |
| 2025Away | .921 | 20 | 0 | 3 | .353 |
| 2024Home | .477 | 54 | 0 | 2 | .156 |
| 2024Away | .404 | 34 | 0 | 3 | .080 |
| 2023Home | .714 | 134 | 5 | 21 | .237 |
| 2023Away | .537 | 119 | 2 | 12 | .165 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
+30%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+78%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .878 | 145 | 8 | 24 | .268 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .677 | 384 | 9 | 30 | .185 |
| 2025vs Left | .828 | 91 | 7 | 18 | .234 |
| 2025vs Right | .465 | 229 | 5 | 17 | .201 |
| 2024vs Left | .713 | 30 | 0 | 4 | .400 |
| 2024vs Right | .314 | 79 | 0 | 3 | .143 |
| 2023vs Left | .679 | 24 | 1 | 2 | .238 |
| 2023vs Right | .599 | 76 | 4 | 10 | .180 |
Stat Review
How does Zack Short 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
0.22BB Rate
7.1%K Rate
32.1%BABIP
.300ISO
.160AVG
.220OBP
.291SLG
.380OPS
.671wOBA
.299Exit Velocity
86.2 mphHard Hit Rate
30.3%Barrels/PA
1.8%Expected BA
.179Expected SLG
.289Sprint Speed
24.7 ft/secGround Ball %
36.7%Line Drive %
16.7%Fly Ball %
46.7%Advanced Batting Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Short played in a career-high 112 games for Detroit last year, but he was let go early in the offseason after he posted a .204/.292/.339 slash line with seven homers and five steals. The Mets claimed him off waivers, and he should compete for a utility bench spot in 2024.
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Pops homer in loss
Short went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 15-3 loss to the Athletics.
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In Monday's lineup
Short (rib) will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.
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Scratched with rib soreness
Short was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to rib soreness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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First MLB homer since 2023
Short went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Sunday's 5-1 loss to Texas.
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Back on bench
Short is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
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Playing all over
Short is expected to play three infield positions and the outfield for Detroit, reports Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.
Analysis
Short hit ninth and played second Tuesday in his return to Detroit from the minors. The 27-year-old made starts at five different positions for Triple-A Toledo this season and is expected to play all over the diamond for the Tigers. The utilityman hit .231/.355/.398 with 11 homers and 11 stolen bases in 102 games for the Mud Hens this season. He made his big-league debut last year for the Tigers, and after a strong start, hit just .106/.185/.235 with 47 strikeouts over his final 151 plate appearances. With Jonathan Schoop out with an ankle injury, Short may get some regular playing time and the chance to prove he can hit in the majors.
Short hit ninth and played second Tuesday in his return to Detroit from the minors. The 27-year-old made starts at five different positions for Triple-A Toledo this season and is expected to play all over the diamond for the Tigers. The utilityman hit .231/.355/.398 with 11 homers and 11 stolen bases in 102 games for the Mud Hens this season. He made his big-league debut last year for the Tigers, and after a strong start, hit just .106/.185/.235 with 47 strikeouts over his final 151 plate appearances. With Jonathan Schoop out with an ankle injury, Short may get some regular playing time and the chance to prove he can hit in the majors.