José FernándezARI · 1B/3B

2026 review

José Fernández was a utility bat who got on base sparingly and struck out often: he hit .255/.300/.343 with a 23.0 K% and a 5.0 BB% over 222 PA for ARI across 73 games and 51 starts, adding 3 HR and 9 SB. He shuttled between the majors and the minors on Mar 8, Mar 30, Jun 5, Aug 17, Aug 31, and Sep 13. Taken in just 5 of 674 drafts, a rare pick, he finished 905th of 1472 overall and 324th of 660 hitters, and 23rd of 46 designated hitters. His best month was Apr at .304 over 79 AB and his worst was May at .181 over 72 AB. In early May the TDK LABS card had him getting time at shortstop while another infielder sat, and by mid Sep it noted him back up as a recalled piece with an established track record, then by mid Sep it described a narrow role with limited plate time, behind the starters, and by late Sep it had him as an infielder with minimal playing time working through an extended cold streak.

NFBC position eligibility · 2026: 1B/3B · 2027: 1B/3B