Dylan Smith

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San Francisco Giants · Pitcher

Age 266' 2" · 180 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

This 26-year-old right-hander is operating out of the Giants bullpen after a strong 2025 debut that showcased elite command and a sub-1.40 ERA across limited innings. Early 2026 results are equally encouraging, with Smith maintaining a 2.08 ERA while striking out batters at a solid rate and posting a 1.27 WHIP through 8.2 innings. His fantasy value hinges on whether San Francisco deploys him as a high-leverage reliever capable of accumulating saves, though his current workload suggests a setup role that limits win and save opportunities. The upside is significant if he earns closer reps—the strikeout-to-walk ratios and ERA foundation are there—but fantasy managers should monitor his role closely before investing heavily in saves production.

News Updates

Dylan Smith earns first career save for Giants
Dylan Smith recorded his first major league save for San Francisco in Friday's 5-2 victory over Detroit, striking out zero and walking one in a scoreless ninth inning. The save opportunity represents a potential shift in the Giants' closer situation that fantasy owners should monitor.
Aug 8, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	Detroit Tigers	7	1	0	0	1.38	0.85	4	13.0	5
2026	San Francisco Giants	35	0	5	4	3.24	1.41	41	33.1	16
Career	Totals	42	1	5	4	2.72	1.25	45	46.1	21

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
2022	2 teams▼	22	21	8	6	0	3.77	1.15	89	88.1	21
2023	2 teams▼	6	6	1	1	0	3.67	1.33	23	27.0	5
2024	West Michigan Whitecaps	14	13	0	5	0	4.40	1.55	59	57.1	31
2025	4 teams▼	30	1	4	1	3	2.27	0.98	57	39.2	17
2026	Sacramento River Cats	15	0	1	1	1	3.98	1.23	23	20.1	10
Career	Totals	87	40	13	14	4	3.96	1.29	243	216	87

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

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.6 mph

Avg Spin2357 rpm

Whiff %26.1%

K %27.7%

BB %10.8%

Hard Hit %48.3%

Barrel %6.7%

xERA3.92

xBA Against0.231

xSLG Against0.381

BA Against0.248

SLG Against0.360

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

2025

Detroit Tigers

1.38

0.85

13.0

2026

San Francisco Giants

3.24

1.41

33.1

Career

Totals

2.72

1.25

46.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2022

2 teams▼

3.77

1.15

88.1

2023

2 teams▼

3.67

1.33

27.0

2024

West Michigan Whitecaps

4.40

1.55

57.1

2025

4 teams▼

2.27

0.98

39.2

2026

Sacramento River Cats

3.98

1.23

20.1

Career

Totals

3.96

1.29

243

216