Ryne Stanek

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St. Louis Cardinals · Pitcher

Age 356' 4" · 226 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 34 years old, this veteran reliever offers modest upside in a secondary role for St. Louis, posting a 37-strikeout pace through early 2026 while chipping in occasional save opportunities in what appears to be a committee situation. The elevated ERA (5.12) and WHIP (1.52) reflect continued control issues that have plagued him over the past two seasons, making him a risky proposition in ERA and WHIP categories despite solid strikeout production. His dual eligibility for wins and saves provides some flexibility, though neither category figures to generate significant value given his limited innings and inconsistent command. Stanek is best suited as a depth piece or streamer in deeper leagues where his strikeout ceiling can be targeted in matchups against struggling lineups.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Tampa Bay Rays	21	0	0	0	0	5.85	1.90	29	20.0	12
2018	Tampa Bay Rays	59	29	2	3	0	2.98	1.09	81	66.1	27
2019	2 teams▼	63	27	0	4	1	3.97	1.30	89	77.0	39
2020	Miami Marlins	9	0	0	0	0	7.20	1.90	11	10.0	8
2021	Houston Astros	72	0	3	5	2	3.42	1.21	83	68.1	37
2022	Houston Astros	59	0	2	1	1	1.15	1.23	62	54.2	31
2023	Houston Astros	55	0	3	1	0	4.09	1.24	51	50.2	21
2024	2 teams▼	63	0	7	3	7	4.88	1.32	67	55.1	25
2025	New York Mets	65	0	4	6	3	5.30	1.57	58	56.0	32
2026	St. Louis Cardinals	64	0	2	2	2	4.42	1.40	60	57.0	29
Career	Totals	530	56	23	25	16	3.91	1.33	591	515.1	261

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2014	3 teams▼	13	13	4	5	0	3.99	1.33	50	58.2	18
2015	2 teams▼	25	17	8	5	1	3.04	1.17	79	112.1	46
2016	2 teams▼	34	11	4	10	3	4.30	1.31	113	102.2	48
2017	Durham Bulls	37	0	3	0	8	1.21	0.94	60	44.2	16
2018	Durham Bulls	10	0	0	1	2	1.86	1.14	17	9.2	6
2023	Sugar Land Space Cowboys	1	0	1	0	0	0.00	1.00	0	1.0	0
Career	Totals	120	41	20	21	14	3.31	1.21	319	329	134

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo97.9 mph

Avg Spin2170 rpm

Whiff %29.6%

K %24.4%

BB %11.8%

Hard Hit %37.0%

Barrel %8.4%

xERA4.17

xBA Against0.231

xSLG Against0.384

BA Against0.238

SLG Against0.407

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

Tampa Bay Rays

5.85

1.90

20.0

2018

Tampa Bay Rays

2.98

1.09

66.1

2019

2 teams▼

3.97

1.30

77.0

2020

Miami Marlins

7.20

1.90

10.0

2021

Houston Astros

3.42

1.21

68.1

2022

Houston Astros

1.15

1.23

54.2

2023

Houston Astros

4.09

1.24

50.2

2024

2 teams▼

4.88

1.32

55.1

2025

New York Mets

5.30

1.57

56.0

2026

St. Louis Cardinals

4.42

1.40

57.0

Career

Totals

530

3.91

1.33

591

515.1

261

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

3 teams▼

3.99

1.33

58.2

2015

2 teams▼

3.04

1.17

112.1

2016

2 teams▼

4.30

1.31

113

102.2

2017

Durham Bulls

1.21

0.94

44.2

2018

Durham Bulls

1.86

1.14

9.2

2023

Sugar Land Space Cowboys

0.00

1.00

1.0

Career

Totals

120

3.31

1.21

319

329

134