CJ Abrams

CJ Abrams (full name Paul “CJ” Abrams) is a left-handed-hitting shortstop whose MLB debut date was April 8, 2022. Born October 3, 2000, in Alpharetta, Georgia, he attended Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA). Abrams was selected 6th overall in the 2019 MLB Draft (1st round). In the 2025 regular season, Abrams played 144 games and produced a .257 batting average with a .315 OBP and .748 OPS, totaling 19 home runs, 59 extra-base hits, 92 runs, and 31 stolen bases. His 2025 WAR was 3.138, with a 107.318 wRC+. Defensively at shortstop, he logged a .962 fielding percentage with 22 errors and 72 double plays. In 2026 regular-season action (84 games), his CJ Abrams stats included a .273 average, .355 OBP, and .866 OPS with 18 home runs, 60 RBI, and 13 steals (76.5% success rate). His 2026 hitting line also featured a .238 ISO and 36 extra-base hits, alongside a 137.423 wRC+. Statcast tracking in 2026 showed an average 90.1 mph launch speed and a 389-foot average home-run distance. This CJ Abrams MLB profile reflects a middle-infield role defined by power-speed output and high-volume shortstop defense, with CJ Abrams career highlights concentrated in his 2025–2026 production.