Brad Keller

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Philadelphia Phillies · Pitcher

Age 316' 5" · 255 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 30 years old, Keller provides experienced depth to Philadelphia's rotation with mixed fantasy appeal in 2026. His 2025 campaign showcased elite skills—posting a 2.07 ERA and 0.96 WHIP across nearly 70 innings—but early 2026 results suggest regression, with his ERA climbing to 4.15 and WHIP rising to 1.35 through limited action. The strikeout rate remains respectable at roughly 9.2 K/9 based on his 31 strikeouts in 30 innings, offering some upside in that category despite the efficiency decline. Fantasy managers should view Keller cautiously as a streaming option or bench arm, banking on regression to his 2025 form while monitoring his workload and health given his modest early-season performance.

News Updates

Brad Keller Season Ends with Torn UCL
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brad Keller was diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow and placed on the 15-day injured list. This is a season-ending injury that significantly impacts the Phillies' pitching depth as they approach the trade deadline. Keller will likely require surgery and miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
Jul 17, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	Kansas City Royals	41	20	9	6	0	3.08	1.30	96	140.1	50
2019	Kansas City Royals	28	28	7	14	0	4.19	1.35	122	165.1	70
2020	Kansas City Royals	9	9	5	3	0	2.47	1.02	35	54.2	17
2021	Kansas City Royals	26	26	8	12	0	5.39	1.66	120	133.2	64
2022	Kansas City Royals	35	22	6	14	1	5.09	1.50	102	139.2	57
2023	Kansas City Royals	11	9	3	4	0	4.57	1.92	31	45.1	45
2024	2 teams▼	16	2	0	4	1	5.44	1.52	32	41.1	15
2025	Chicago Cubs	68	1	4	2	3	2.07	0.96	75	69.2	22
2026	Philadelphia Phillies	32	0	2	1	3	4.02	1.34	32	31.1	13
Career	Totals	266	117	44	60	8	4.13	1.41	645	821.1	353

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2013	2 teams▼	15	13	7	3	2.44	1.42	65	62.2	30
2014	3 teams▼	14	11	5	4	4.71	1.65	50	65.0	27
2015	Kane County Cougars	26	25	8	9	2.60	1.16	109	142.0	37
2016	Visalia Rawhide	24	24	9	7	4.47	1.28	99	135.0	26
2017	Jackson Generals	26	26	10	9	4.68	1.52	111	130.2	57
2023	3 teams▼	17	3	3	4	10.24	2.53	15	19.1	28
2024	2 teams▼	16	13	4	4	3.28	1.21	60	68.2	23
2026	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	2	0	0	0	9.00	1.00	1	2.0	0
Career	Totals	141	116	47	40	3.93	1.38	518	631.1	229

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 Velo96.9 mph

Avg Spin2396 rpm

Whiff %22.5%

K %23.7%

BB %9.6%

Hard Hit %32.2%

Barrel %4.6%

xERA3.35

xBA Against0.226

xSLG Against0.313

BA Against0.246

SLG Against0.364

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

2018

Kansas City Royals

3.08

1.30

140.1

2019

Kansas City Royals

4.19

1.35

122

165.1

2020

Kansas City Royals

2.47

1.02

54.2

2021

Kansas City Royals

5.39

1.66

120

133.2

2022

Kansas City Royals

5.09

1.50

102

139.2

2023

Kansas City Royals

4.57

1.92

45.1

2024

2 teams▼

5.44

1.52

41.1

2025

Chicago Cubs

2.07

0.96

69.2

2026

Philadelphia Phillies

4.02

1.34

31.1

Career

Totals

266

117

4.13

1.41

645

821.1

353

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2013

2 teams▼

2.44

1.42

62.2

2014

3 teams▼

4.71

1.65

65.0

2015

Kane County Cougars

2.60

1.16

109

142.0

2016

Visalia Rawhide

4.47

1.28

135.0

2017

Jackson Generals

4.68

1.52

111

130.2

2023

3 teams▼

10.24

2.53

19.1

2024

2 teams▼

3.28

1.21

68.2

2026

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

9.00

1.00

2.0

Career

Totals

141

116

3.93

1.38

518

631.1

229