Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chicago Cubs team OPS to start the 2022 season?
The Cubs lead all of MLB with a team OPS of .811, making them the only team with an OPS above .800 through the first nine or ten games of the 2022 season. They also lead baseball in team batting average at .281 and team on-base percentage at .364.
How is Seiya Suzuki performing in his rookie MLB season?
Seiya Suzuki has been outstanding in his MLB debut, posting a 1.503 OPS that ranks third in all of baseball. He already has four home runs, 11 RBIs, and nine walks, and was named National League Player of the Week early in the season.
How many strikeouts did the Cubs set the record with in 2021?
The Cubs set the single-season team strikeout record in 2021 with a whopping 1,596 strikeouts. In 2022 they appear to be focusing on a new offensive philosophy centered on contact hitting and better plate discipline.
How is Ian Happ hitting to start the 2022 Cubs season?
Ian Happ is off to a strong start, hitting .346 with a .433 on-base percentage through the first week and a half of the season. The one missing piece from his early 2022 performance is power, as he had yet to hit a home run at the time of this writing.
How is Willson Contreras performing early in the 2022 season?
Two-time All-Star Willson Contreras is enjoying a hot start with a .286 batting average, .375 on-base percentage, and .607 slugging percentage. He is one of several veteran Cubs players helping to drive the team's surprisingly strong early-season offensive numbers.