Hunter Gaddis

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Cleveland Guardians · Pitcher

Age 286' 6" · 260 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

This 28-year-old right-hander operates in Cleveland's bullpen and offers modest value primarily through strikeout production and ERA stability rather than saves. Through the early portion of 2026, he has posted a 3.42 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP across limited innings, though his strikeout rate of 7.59 K/9 shows he can generate whiffs when healthy. The primary risk for fantasy managers is his inconsistent role and save opportunities—he recorded only one save to start 2026 after earning three in 2025, suggesting he may not be a traditional closer candidate. His appeal lies in deeper league formats where steady ERA and WHIP contributions from a reliable middle-relief arm can provide value, though managers should monitor Cleveland's bullpen usage patterns closely.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Cleveland Guardians	2	2	0	2	0	18.41	2.45	5	7.1	3
2023	Cleveland Guardians	11	7	2	1	0	4.50	1.31	24	42.0	14
2024	Cleveland Guardians	78	0	6	3	0	1.57	0.76	66	74.2	14
2025	Cleveland Guardians	73	0	2	2	3	3.11	1.19	73	66.2	21
2026	Cleveland Guardians	59	0	3	3	1	2.79	1.22	49	51.2	21
Career	Totals	223	9	13	11	4	3.27	1.12	217	242.1	73

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
2019	2 teams▼	13	11	1	3	2.73	0.94	53	33	7
2021	Lake County Captains	20	19	4	11	4.16	1.14	127	97.1	28
2022	2 teams▼	24	23	8	6	4.01	1.08	158	121.1	41
2023	Columbus Clippers	20	15	2	10	6.05	1.55	65	74.1	33
2026	Columbus Clippers	5	0	0	0	10.38	2.08	5	4.1	3
Career	Totals	82	68	15	30	4.47	1.20	408	330.1	112

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 Velo95.2 mph

Avg Spin2259 rpm

Whiff %31.2%

K %22.4%

BB %9.6%

Hard Hit %30.1%

Barrel %7.5%

xERA3.81

xBA Against0.238

xSLG Against0.362

BA Against0.216

SLG Against0.314

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

Cleveland Guardians

18.41

2.45

7.1

2023

Cleveland Guardians

4.50

1.31

42.0

2024

Cleveland Guardians

1.57

0.76

74.2

2025

Cleveland Guardians

3.11

1.19

66.2

2026

Cleveland Guardians

2.79

1.22

51.2

Career

Totals

223

3.27

1.12

217

242.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2019

2 teams▼

2.73

0.94

2021

Lake County Captains

4.16

1.14

127

97.1

2022

2 teams▼

4.01

1.08

158

121.1

2023

Columbus Clippers

6.05

1.55

74.1

2026

Columbus Clippers

10.38

2.08

4.1

Career

Totals

4.47

1.20

408

330.1

112