C. J. Kayfus
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2025-2026)
C. J. Kayfus is a right fielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2025 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. In 53 career games, he has hit .214 with 31 hits, 5 home runs, and 21 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 192 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2025-08-02
Full name: Collin Joseph Kayfus
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 145 | 20 | 31 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 46 | .214 | .290 | .407 | .697 | -60 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career SLG .407 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .697 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CLE | AL | 44 | 123 | 16 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 38 | .220 | .245 (-10%) | .315 (-7%) | .403 (+3%) | .718 (-2%) | -60.5 |
| 2026 | CLE | AL | 9 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 53 | 145 | 20 | 31 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 46 | .214 | — | — | — | — | -60 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (44 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 66 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 9 | .167 |
| Away | 21 | 57 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 10 | .281 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | CLE | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-27 | CLE | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-26 | CLE | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-25 | CLE | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-24 | CLE | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-21 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-20 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | CLE | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-17 | CLE | DET | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-16 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 17 |
| Right Field | 29 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about C. J. Kayfus
- What years did C. J. Kayfus play?
- C. J. Kayfus played in Major League Baseball from 2025 to 2026.
- Was C. J. Kayfus a pitcher?
- No. C. J. Kayfus was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did C. J. Kayfus hit?
- C. J. Kayfus hit 5 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What was C. J. Kayfus's career batting average?
- C. J. Kayfus batted .214 over his career, with 31 hits in 145 at bats.
- How many RBI did C. J. Kayfus have?
- C. J. Kayfus drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is C. J. Kayfus in the Hall of Fame?
- No. C. J. Kayfus has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.