Sean Newcomb

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Chicago White Sox · Pitcher

Age 336' 5" · 255 lbsThrows Left

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At 33 years old, Newcomb offers depth league value as a versatile arm capable of contributing across multiple categories in 2026. His 2.54 ERA and 0.99 WHIP through early season work demonstrate solid command and efficiency, while 48 strikeouts in 49.2 innings show he can still miss bats when healthy. The dual-eligibility appeal—with two saves already accumulated—makes him useful in mixed formats seeking relief depth without blocking a true closer spot. The main risk is durability at his age and the White Sox's rebuilding timeline, which could limit win opportunities, though his improved peripherals compared to 2025 suggest he remains a reliable source of ERA and WHIP stability.

News Updates

Sean Newcomb records fourth save of season
Newcomb picked up a save for Chicago against Detroit, striking out two while walking one over 2.1 scoreless innings. The White Sox reliever is emerging as a reliable closer option in what appears to be a competitive bullpen situation.
Aug 17, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Atlanta Braves	19	19	4	9	0	4.32	1.57	108	100.0	57
2018	Atlanta Braves	31	30	12	9	0	3.90	1.33	160	164.0	81
2019	Atlanta Braves	55	4	6	3	1	3.16	1.32	65	68.1	29
2020	Atlanta Braves	4	4	0	2	0	11.20	1.90	10	13.2	6
2021	Atlanta Braves	32	0	2	0	1	4.73	1.70	43	32.1	27
2022	2 teams▼	20	1	2	1	0	8.78	1.88	28	27.2	19
2023	Oakland Athletics	7	2	1	1	0	3.00	1.13	17	15.0	9
2024	Oakland Athletics	7	0	1	0	0	6.30	1.70	7	10.0	8
2025	2 teams▼	48	5	2	5	2	2.73	1.35	91	92.1	31
2026	Chicago White Sox	53	4	2	4	4	2.40	1.10	74	82.2	29
Career	Totals	276	69	32	34	8	3.95	1.40	603	605.3	296

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	2 teams▼	6	6	0	1	0	6.14	1.50	18	14.2	6
2015	3 teams▼	27	27	9	3	0	2.38	1.27	168	136	76
2016	Mississippi Braves	27	27	8	7	0	3.86	1.31	152	140.0	71
2017	Gwinnett Braves	11	11	3	3	0	2.97	1.35	74	57.2	33
2019	Gwinnett Stripers	4	3	2	1	0	2.18	0.92	20	20.2	5
2021	Gwinnett Stripers	15	0	3	0	4	1.62	0.78	28	16.2	4
2022	Iowa Cubs	12	1	1	1	1	3.38	1.25	31	24.0	18
2023	2 teams▼	20	2	1	1	0	3.15	1.34	45	34.1	20
2024	2 teams▼	4	1	0	0	0	3.00	1.67	6	6	4
Career	Totals	126	78	27	17	5	3.12	1.28	542	450	237

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 Velo94.3 mph

Avg Spin2456 rpm

Whiff %23.3%

K %22.4%

BB %8.5%

Hard Hit %37.1%

Barrel %5.4%

xERA3.84

xBA Against0.246

xSLG Against0.356

BA Against0.205

SLG Against0.291

GB%47.1%

FB%21.7%

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

Atlanta Braves

4.32

1.57

108

100.0

2018

Atlanta Braves

3.90

1.33

160

164.0

2019

Atlanta Braves

3.16

1.32

68.1

2020

Atlanta Braves

11.20

1.90

13.2

2021

Atlanta Braves

4.73

1.70

32.1

2022

2 teams▼

8.78

1.88

27.2

2023

Oakland Athletics

3.00

1.13

15.0

2024

Oakland Athletics

6.30

1.70

10.0

2025

2 teams▼

2.73

1.35

92.1

2026

Chicago White Sox

2.40

1.10

82.2

Career

Totals

276

3.95

1.40

603

605.3

296

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

2 teams▼

6.14

1.50

14.2

2015

3 teams▼

2.38

1.27

168

136

2016

Mississippi Braves

3.86

1.31

152

140.0

2017

Gwinnett Braves

2.97

1.35

57.2

2019

Gwinnett Stripers

2.18

0.92

20.2

2021

Gwinnett Stripers

1.62

0.78

16.2

2022

Iowa Cubs

3.38

1.25

24.0

2023

2 teams▼

3.15

1.34

34.1

2024

2 teams▼

3.00

1.67

Career

Totals

126

3.12

1.28

542

450

237