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Spencer Torkelson 2026 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Looks to Build Off Career Year
Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson enjoyed the best season of his young career in 2025. He tied a career high with 31 home runs while posting a personal best 11% walk rate (81st percentile) and 118 wRC+. Torkelson also increased his barrel rate from just 6.7% in 2024 to 13.5% (83rd percentile). Similar to teammate Riley Greene, Torkelson has clearly sold out for power, setting career highs in both fly-ball rate and launch angle. Unfortunately, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft does have a flaw, and that's his 26% strikeout rate (26th percentile). However, Torkelson is still only 26 years old and could continue to refine his approach in 2026, giving him a strong fantasy floor with legitimate 35-homer upside. The Arizona native is locked into everyday playing time and is expected to hit fourth or fifth in the Tigers' lineup. In early drafts, Torkelson carries an ADP of 202 and is coming off the board as the 16th first baseman. You don't have to squint too hard to envision another 30 home run season with a .240 batting average and strong counting stats. At his current ADP, he is an excellent corner infield option in a 12-team league and a solid first baseman in a 15-team league.
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