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Injury Forearm
2025 Stats
AVG
.224
HR
4
RBI
11
R
18
SB
2
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Pauley got some eyes on him after a 20-20 season in the minors in 2023, but those numbers have not followed him as he moved up the ladder in the minors. Pauley came up to the Marlins in 2025 and showed a nice swing with excellent plate discipline but lacked the power fantasy managers like to see from their cornermen. The Marlins saw it too as they used Pauley at third, first, second, and even centerfield last year. He is not everyday material, but he could be a decent strong side platoon option for the Marlins on the corner and an option for deeper NL-Only leagues simply looking for plate appearances to get into the lineup. There is not much visible upside here because of the lack of any standout skill other than his defensive range and his willingness to accept walks. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Marlins in March of 2025.
Good to go at DH
Pauley (forearm) is batting sixth as the designated hitter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
Analysis
Pauley has dealt with tightness in his right forearm early in camp, but he's set to make his spring debut Sunday. The 25-year-old likely won't be fully cleared until he's deemed ready to handle defensive duties, but he still has plenty of time to do so ahead of Opening Day.
Pauley has dealt with tightness in his right forearm early in camp, but he's set to make his spring debut Sunday. The 25-year-old likely won't be fully cleared until he's deemed ready to handle defensive duties, but he still has plenty of time to do so ahead of Opening Day.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+3%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+8%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .660 | 26 | 0 | 0 | .200 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .638 | 190 | 6 | 16 | .208 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .725 | 24 | 0 | 0 | .222 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .671 | 160 | 4 | 11 | .224 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .467 | 30 | 2 | 5 | .133 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+15%
OPS on Road
2025
+25%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | .598 | 112 | 3 | 10 | .198 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .688 | 104 | 3 | 6 | .217 | ||||
| 2025Home | .599 | 88 | 1 | 5 | .208 | ||||
| 2025Away | .750 | 96 | 3 | 6 | .238 | ||||
| 2024Home | .583 | 24 | 2 | 5 | .167 | ||||
| 2024Away | .000 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Graham Pauley 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
0.58BB Rate
11.4%K Rate
19.6%BABIP
.262ISO
.143AVG
.224OBP
.311SLG
.366OPS
.678wOBA
.303Exit Velocity
86.6 mphHard Hit Rate
32.3%Barrels/PA
3.8%Expected BA
.226Expected SLG
.337Sprint Speed
22.8 ft/secGround Ball %
37.3%Line Drive %
15.9%Fly Ball %
46.8%Prospect Rankings History
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Pauley has put up impressive stats since getting drafted in the 13th round in 2022, and he surprisingly appears to be on the cusp of making the Padres' Opening Day roster. A lefty-hitting 23-year-old capable of playing the outfield and the infield, Pauley's raw power and speed grade out as average (50-grade) at best, but he's gotten the absolute most of his abilities thus far. A lot of his strong performances have come while he was older than the average prospect in a league and/or in a hitting-friendly environment, but his strikeout rate has always been below 22 percent, and he is a career .302 hitter. Pauley also gets strong reports for his makeup, and his defensive versatility will help him get at-bats.
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Returning Sunday
Pauley (forearm) will serve as Miami's designated hitter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.
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Cleared of UCL damage
An MRI on Pauley's right arm did not show any UCL damage, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.
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Hopes to be back soon
Pauley (forearm) said he'll return to games within a week in a best-case scenario, and in two weeks at most, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reported Tuesday.
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Getting forearm checked out
The Marlins announced Monday that Pauley underwent imaging after experiencing forearm tightness, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
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Could be favorite for 3B job
Pauley may be the favorite to win the Marlins' starting job at third base over Connor Norby due to his superior defense, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
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