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September 29, 2025

2025 MLB's Unluckiest Hitters Revealed: Top 15

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2025 MLB's Unluckiest Hitters Revealed: Top 15

Unluckiest hitters of 2025 show a stark gap between expected and actual results, per BaseballSavant. Perez and Conforto lead the list with a 3.0 unlucky score, proving big names can stumble in the clutch.

Perez finished 155 games with 30 homers, a .236/.284/.729 line and 0.4 WAR. Conforto hit .199 with OPS+ 79 and -0.7 WAR in his Dodgers debut. Soto, Rice, Adell, Garcia Jr., Seager, Swanson, Lopez and Bell also showed notable misfortune, shaping postseason bets.

Which player outside the top two unlucky picks has the clearest path to a 2026 bounce-back in fantasy terms?In fantasy leagues with OBP scoring, which unlucky hitter offers the best return potential in 2026?Which under-the-radar hitter could surprise in 2026, given the unlucky criteria seen in 2025?Which team context most helps an unlucky hitter climb back toward fantasy relevance in 2026?

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