Max Kepler

Kepler’s biggest selling point is the quality of contact he still produces; Statcast lists a 47.7% hard‑hit rate, a 9.2% barrel rate and an xwOBA around .300, which translates into a genuine ceiling when he’s squaring the ball up. He joined Arizona after signing in June and serving an 80‑game suspension, and the club has plugged him into the starting lineup where he’s already delivered two homers and 15 RBI while showing up in 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That run includes multi‑hit games and a clutch late‑July moment. Sorare’s 24.5 projection and HIGH model confidence reflect that profile: Kepler offers a solid floor via elite contact metrics and run production when he’s starting, plus upside in softer matchups, though the missed time and the team’s outfield depth cap how high that upside can pop in any single week.