Cubs Insider · May 29, 2018
Cubs Quick Hits: Addison Russell’s Offensive Numbers Above League Average
What if I told you that the Cubs’ everyday shortstop is an above average fielder and hitter? You might’ve thought Manny Machado had finally been acquired and that I was writing to you from the future. Nope, I can assure you that I am very much in the present and writing about a player currently on the roster.
After going 2-for-2 with a homer Monday in Pittsburgh, Addison Russell’s wRC+ this season is 101 and his wOBA is .321. Combine that with a Defensive Runs Saved score of 7 and Russell has been worth 1.1 fWAR this season. If you were wondering, yes, that is on pace to top his career-best 3.3 fWAR from 2016.