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Max Kepler

Left Field • Designated Hitter • Arizona Diamondbacks

Bats: Left Throws: Left Age: 33 Height: 6' 4" Weight: 225 lbs

Player IQ

Current 2026 context

OVERALL GRADE

D− Limited

IQ SCORE

40 Out of 100

CURRENT ROLE

Outfielder

This role reflects official MLB position information and available current-season usage. It is not a projection.

30-SECOND IQ

The quick read on Max Kepler

Max Kepler currently profiles as a limited hitting performer. HR is the strongest verified indicator, while OBP represents the clearest relative development opportunity.

WHY THIS SCORE

  • OPS: 10th percentile (Would rank #134)
  • SLG: 21th percentile (Would rank #118)
  • OBP: 7th percentile (Would rank #139)
  • AVG: 19th percentile (Would rank #121)
IQDugout Analysis · Player IQ v1.0 Confidence: Limited · Limited sample Not a projection

Hitting Statistics

AVG .232
Would rank #121 Top 81% vs qualifiers

Hits divided by at-bats.

OBP .286
Would rank #139 Top 93% vs qualifiers

Rate of reaching via a hit, walk, or hit-by-pitch in official OBP opportunities.

SLG .378
Would rank #118 Top 79% vs qualifiers

Total bases per at-bat.

OPS .664
Would rank #134 Top 90% vs qualifiers

On-base percentage plus slugging percentage.

HR 2
#376 MLB Top 61%
RBI 15
#337 MLB Top 55%
H 19
#409 MLB Top 67%
SB 0
#394 MLB Top 64%

Player Career Hub

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Scout Report

Available 2026 MLB data

ARCHETYPE

Outfielder

Available current-season rate statistics are compared directionally with the qualified MLB hitter pool. These are not official rankings.

DATA CONFIDENCE

Limited confidence

Limited current-season sample (91 PA across 26 games); league comparisons are directional and not official qualified rankings.

STRENGTHS

Verified indicators

Percentile-based strengths are withheld until the player officially qualifies.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

Areas to monitor

  • On-Base Production Limited sample

    Why: Limited sample (91 PA across 26 games): .286 OBP would place #139 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (7th percentile). This is not an official rank.

  • Batting Average Production Limited sample

    Why: Limited sample (91 PA across 26 games): .232 AVG would place #121 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (19th percentile). This is not an official rank.

  • Slugging Production Limited sample

    Why: Limited sample (91 PA across 26 games): .378 SLG would place #118 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (21st percentile). This is not an official rank.

VERSATILITY

Limited multi-position usage

Primary role or position
Left Field
Position / role entries
2
Verified secondary positions
Designated Hitter

This report summarizes available 2026 MLB statistics and official position information and available season usage. Non-qualified comparisons are directional, not official leaderboard ranks. Percentiles are calculated by IQDugout from official MLB comparison pools. Confidence reflects sample size, qualification, and supported comparison coverage. Versatility labels summarize verified position usage and are not league benchmarks. This is a current-data evaluation, not a projection.