2026 Stats
AVG
.143
HR
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RBI
2
R
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
The younger Naylor is regarded far more for his glove than his bat -- his .195 batting average was the lowest among all players with at least 400 plate appearances last season. To his credit, Naylor improved his walk rate to double digits last season, which helped his OBP, though he was still well below league average by most offensive measures. The fact that he has accumulated 3.1 fWAR for Cleveland over the last two seasons speaks volumes of his defense, because he has been a significant negative at the plate. Thanks to the steady playing time afforded by his defense, Naylor has reached double-digit homers each of the last three years, providing a modicum of fantasy value. The low average is tough to stomach, but the volume keeps Naylor in the mix as a low-end second catcher entering 2026. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Guardians in March of 2026.
Exiting starting nine
Naylor is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis
It's a routine day off for Naylor, who started at catcher the previous two contests. Austin Hedges will be behind the dish and bat eighth Thursday as the Guardians open up a homestand.
It's a routine day off for Naylor, who started at catcher the previous two contests. Austin Hedges will be behind the dish and bat eighth Thursday as the Guardians open up a homestand.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+19%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+168%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .540 | 168 | 4 | 16 | .188 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .645 | 681 | 23 | 72 | .196 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .833 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .333 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .311 | 40 | 0 | 0 | .111 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .501 | 85 | 2 | 5 | .171 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .703 | 329 | 12 | 42 | .201 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .556 | 77 | 2 | 9 | .194 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .628 | 312 | 11 | 30 | .202 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+2%
OPS at Home
2026
+37%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .631 | 405 | 14 | 44 | .184 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .617 | 444 | 13 | 44 | .204 | ||||
| 2026Home | .307 | 17 | 0 | 0 | .071 | ||||
| 2026Away | .421 | 29 | 0 | 2 | .179 | ||||
| 2025Home | .684 | 207 | 7 | 21 | .197 | ||||
| 2025Away | .638 | 207 | 7 | 26 | .193 | ||||
| 2024Home | .601 | 181 | 7 | 23 | .179 | ||||
| 2024Away | .625 | 208 | 6 | 16 | .219 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Bo Naylor 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
0.44BB Rate
8.7%K Rate
19.6%BABIP
.182ISO
.024AVG
.143OBP
.217SLG
.167OPS
.384wOBA
.184Exit Velocity
91.8 mphHard Hit Rate
39.4%Barrels/PA
8.7%Expected BA
.254Expected SLG
.478Sprint Speed
23.4 ft/secGround Ball %
36.4%Line Drive %
15.2%Fly Ball %
48.5%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Naylor took a sizable step back offensively in 2024 in his first full major-league season, seeing his wRC+ drop from 122 down to 74. In retrospect, it's something we probably should have seen coming, as taking on all the responsibilities required of a catcher in your age-24 season is a time-consuming endeavor and doesn't leave as much room as you'd like to work on your hitting. Naylor saw his strikeout rate spike to 31.4 percent and his walk rate drop to 7.5 percent. He also didn't have as much of a stolen base impact as many thought he would, swiping just six bags in nine attempts while sporting a sprint speed in the 28th percentile. To his credit, Naylor drew rave reviews for his defense and handling of the pitching staff, and it's fair to expect an offensive bump in 2025 now that he's more comfortable in the majors. The Guardians brought Austin Hedges back as the understudy to Naylor, who should again see most of his playing time versus right-handed pitching.
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Drives in two in loss
Naylor went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis.
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Idle again with lefty starting
Naylor is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
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Idle Saturday
Naylor is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
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Receiving afternoon off
Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
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Sitting Monday
Naylor is not in the Guardians' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Monday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be nearing promotion
According to Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal, Naylor's promotion could come sooner rather than later with Mike Zunino and Cam Gallagher going a combined 1-for-46 in May.
Analysis
It's been a horrendous stretch at the plate for the Guardians' backstops, as Gallagher's 1-for-4 effort Thursday provided the duo's first hit of the month. Zunino has never been a consistent offensive presence and has dealt with significant contact issues throughout his career, but his 46.9 percent strikeout rate this year is a massive jump from his career rate of 35.1 percent, and his defensive metrics have regressed as well. Naylor is once again performing well offensively at Triple-A Columbus with a .921 OPS and nine home runs through 40 contests, and Cleveland could soon choose to overlook his defensive concerns -- he's thrown out just six of 40 base-stealers this season -- if Zunino and Gallagher continue to be two of the worst-hitting catchers in baseball.
It's been a horrendous stretch at the plate for the Guardians' backstops, as Gallagher's 1-for-4 effort Thursday provided the duo's first hit of the month. Zunino has never been a consistent offensive presence and has dealt with significant contact issues throughout his career, but his 46.9 percent strikeout rate this year is a massive jump from his career rate of 35.1 percent, and his defensive metrics have regressed as well. Naylor is once again performing well offensively at Triple-A Columbus with a .921 OPS and nine home runs through 40 contests, and Cleveland could soon choose to overlook his defensive concerns -- he's thrown out just six of 40 base-stealers this season -- if Zunino and Gallagher continue to be two of the worst-hitting catchers in baseball.