Daniel Duarte

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New York Mets · Pitcher

Age 296' 0" · 235 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 29 years old, this veteran right-hander operates as a depth option in the Mets' pitching mix, offering streaming potential rather than a locked-in rotation slot. Early 2026 performance shows promise with a pristine 0.00 ERA and 0.40 WHIP across limited innings, though the modest strikeout rate (3 K in 5 IP) suggests he may not dominate opposing hitters. His limited MLB track record since debuting in 2022 indicates he's primarily a back-of-rotation or relief candidate, making him best suited for deep league formats where managers seek low-cost wins and ERA/WHIP stability. The biggest risk is inconsistent playing time and opportunity; fantasy managers should monitor his role carefully before deploying him in standard formats.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Cincinnati Reds	3	0	0	10.13	2.25	2	2.2	3
2023	Cincinnati Reds	31	3	1	3.69	1.39	23	31.2	20
2024	Minnesota Twins	2	1	0	2.25	0.75	3	4.0	1
2026	New York Mets	23	1	2	2.20	0.80	28	28.2	7
Career	Totals	59	5	3	3.22	1.13	56	67	31

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
2015	AZL Rangers	4	2	0	1	0	5.68	1.26	3	6.1	2
2016	DSL Rangers 1	12	11	6	3	0	3.05	1.34	44	59.0	13
2017	Tigres de Quintana Roo	37	0	6	1	0	1.96	1.12	32	36.2	10
2018	2 teams▼	13	0	1	1	1	1.05	1.09	25	25.2	8
2018.1	Tigres de Quintana Roo	21	0	2	1	0	4.26	1.47	19	19.0	8
2019	3 teams▼	17	0	2	0	0	5.60	1.68	26	27.1	10
2021	4 teams▼	19	0	2	2	8	4.56	1.39	32	23.2	12
2022	Louisville Bats	10	0	0	1	0	9.39	1.83	7	7.2	6
2023	Louisville Bats	32	0	4	0	7	3.34	1.17	39	35.0	17
2026	Syracuse Mets	24	7	3	2	2	4.75	1.52	30	30.1	17
Career	Totals	189	20	26	12	18	3.66	1.34	257	270.2	103

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 Velo94.1 mph

Avg Spin2398 rpm

Whiff %23.3%

K %26.0%

BB %6.0%

Hard Hit %23.9%

Barrel %6.0%

xERA2.60

xBA Against0.196

xSLG Against0.311

BA Against0.151

SLG Against0.237

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

2022

Cincinnati Reds

10.13

2.25

2.2

2023

Cincinnati Reds

3.69

1.39

31.2

2024

Minnesota Twins

2.25

0.75

4.0

2026

New York Mets

2.20

0.80

28.2

Career

Totals

3.22

1.13

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

AZL Rangers

5.68

1.26

6.1

2016

DSL Rangers 1

3.05

1.34

59.0

2017

Tigres de Quintana Roo

1.96

1.12

36.2

2018

2 teams▼

1.05

1.09

25.2

2018.1

Tigres de Quintana Roo

4.26

1.47

19.0

2019

3 teams▼

5.60

1.68

27.1

2021

4 teams▼

4.56

1.39

23.2

2022

Louisville Bats

9.39

1.83

7.2

2023

Louisville Bats

3.34

1.17

35.0

2026

Syracuse Mets

4.75

1.52

30.1

Career

Totals

189

3.66

1.34

257

270.2

103