Michael Conforto is a 33-year-old left-handed designated hitter currently with the Chicago Cubs. A Seattle native who broke into the big leagues on July 24, 2015, Conforto has spent more than a decade proving he belongs — bouncing through the Mets, Giants, Dodgers, and now Chicago while consistently delivering double-digit home run totals.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Michael Conforto
- Position: Designated Hitter
- Team: Chicago Cubs
- Number: 20
- Bats / Throws: Left / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’11» / 216 lbs
- Born: March 1, 1993 — Seattle, WA
- MLB Debut: July 24, 2015
Background
Conforto grew up in Seattle and was called up by the New York Mets in the summer of 2015, making his MLB debut at just 22 years old. His left-handed swing and natural power made him an intriguing prospect from the start, and he quickly established himself as a regular presence in the lineup. Over the years, multiple contenders have sought him out — a sign that his combination of experience and pop continues to hold real value.
Professional Career
Conforto spent several formative years with the Mets, developing into a dependable everyday bat before hitting the open market. His best recent season came in 2024 with the San Francisco Giants, where he slashed .237/.759 OPS with 20 home runs and 66 RBI — a strong bounce-back that reminded the league he still had juice.
He joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, where the numbers dipped: .199 AVG, 12 HR, 36 RBI. Even so, he managed to stay productive enough to earn another opportunity, landing with the Cubs in 2026, where he’s currently hitting .232 with 12 home runs, 33 RBI, and an .799 OPS.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 — Chicago Cubs: .232 AVG | 12 HR | 33 RBI | 28 R | .799 OPS | 1 SB
- 2025 — Los Angeles Dodgers: .199 AVG | 12 HR | 36 RBI | 54 R | .638 OPS | 1 SB
- 2024 — San Francisco Giants: .237 AVG | 20 HR | 66 RBI | 56 R | .759 OPS | 0 SB
Awards & Recognition
Conforto hasn’t collected MVP trophies or Silver Sluggers, but that’s not really the story here. His value is in consistency, professionalism, and the kind of left-handed power that fits neatly into a contender’s lineup. Teams keep calling because he delivers — even when the batting average doesn’t dazzle.
Worth Knowing
Even when his average bottomed out at .199 with the Dodgers in 2025, Conforto still hit 12 home runs. That’s the defining trait of his career: the power doesn’t disappear when things get hard. Front offices notice that, which is why a 33-year-old with a rough season still lands on a roster like the Cubs’.
