Kyle Finnegan

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Detroit Tigers · Pitcher

Age 356' 2" · 198 lbsThrows Right

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At 34 years old, Finnegan brings veteran stability to Detroit's bullpen after earning his first All-Star selection in 2024 and securing 24 saves last season. He maintains an impressive strikeout rate and has posted strong ERA numbers early in 2026, though his WHIP has ticked up slightly from his 2025 form. The primary concern is whether he can sustain a heavy workload at his age; his 2025 save total suggests he holds significant closing opportunities, but inconsistent ERAs across recent seasons indicate some volatility. For fantasy managers, Finnegan offers a reliable mid-tier closer with upside in strikeouts and ERA categories if he stays healthy, though his injury history and age mean he's best viewed as a complementary piece rather than a workhorse option.

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Kyle Finnegan Records Second Save for Tigers
Kyle Finnegan earned his second save of the season Thursday, recording the final two outs in Detroit's 4-3 victory over Kansas City. The closer's continued success in the ninth inning solidifies his role in the Tigers' bullpen as the team makes a recent surge.
Jul 24, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2020	Washington Nationals	25	1	0	0	2.92	1.38	27	24.2	13
2021	Washington Nationals	68	5	9	11	3.55	1.48	68	66.0	34
2022	Washington Nationals	66	6	4	11	3.51	1.14	70	66.2	22
2023	Washington Nationals	67	7	5	28	3.76	1.30	63	69.1	24
2024	Washington Nationals	65	3	8	38	3.68	1.34	60	63.2	24
2025	2 teams▼	56	4	4	24	3.47	1.11	55	57.0	18
2026	Detroit Tigers	61	3	1	2	3.79	1.60	46	59.1	34
Career	Totals	408	29	31	114	3.59	1.33	389	406.2	169

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
2013	2 teams▼	13	13	4	4	0	3.61	1.27	40	57.1	18
2014	2 teams▼	24	24	7	10	0	4.03	1.30	61	125	53
2015	Stockton Ports	28	24	9	9	0	5.44	1.41	96	127.1	41
2016	2 teams▼	43	0	2	3	7	2.54	1.29	69	63.2	32
2017	2 teams▼	46	0	2	4	12	3.88	1.43	57	60.1	25
2018	3 teams▼	36	2	1	3	14	4.84	1.41	48	44.2	19
2019	2 teams▼	42	0	3	2	14	2.31	1.14	72	50.2	19
2025	Toledo Mud Hens	1	1	0	0	0	0.00	1.50	1	0.2	1
Career	Totals	233	64	28	35	47	4.03	1.33	444	529.2	208

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 Velo96.3 mph

Avg Spin1837 rpm

Whiff %25.7%

K %17.9%

BB %13.2%

Hard Hit %43.8%

Barrel %8.5%

xERA5.32

xBA Against0.261

xSLG Against0.435

BA Against0.274

SLG Against0.452

GB%47.7%

FB%23.9%

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

2020

Washington Nationals

2.92

1.38

24.2

2021

Washington Nationals

3.55

1.48

66.0

2022

Washington Nationals

3.51

1.14

66.2

2023

Washington Nationals

3.76

1.30

69.1

2024

Washington Nationals

3.68

1.34

63.2

2025

2 teams▼

3.47

1.11

57.0

2026

Detroit Tigers

3.79

1.60

59.1

Career

Totals

408

114

3.59

1.33

389

406.2

169

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2013

2 teams▼

3.61

1.27

57.1

2014

2 teams▼

4.03

1.30

125

2015

Stockton Ports

5.44

1.41

127.1

2016

2 teams▼

2.54

1.29

63.2

2017

2 teams▼

3.88

1.43

60.1

2018

3 teams▼

4.84

1.41

44.2

2019

2 teams▼

2.31

1.14

50.2

2025

Toledo Mud Hens

0.00

1.50

0.2

Career

Totals

233

4.03

1.33

444

529.2

208