Sam Bachman

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Rancho Cucamonga Quakes · Pitcher

Age 266' 1" · 235 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

The young right-hander enters 2026 coming off an encouraging early-season stretch that shows significant improvement over his 2025 campaign, as evidenced by his 3.35 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through limited innings. Bachman's strikeout rate remains solid with 38 K in 37.2 IP, providing value in that category, though his minimal win-loss record and lack of save opportunities suggest a back-end rotation role rather than a league-winner status. The primary risk is durability and consistency, given his limited track record and the sharp uptick in ERA from his early 2026 performance to his struggles last year, making him a speculative depth pitcher best suited for deeper leagues. His upside hinges on a full, healthy season where he can sustain his 2026 velocity and command, potentially becoming a reliable source of strikeouts and modest ERA contribution as he continues developing into his prime years.

News Updates

Sam Bachman blows save for Angels against Astros
Sam Bachman blew the save for the Los Angeles Angels on Monday against Houston, allowing an unearned run on two walks and a hit-by-pitch over two-thirds of an inning. The save opportunity loss raises questions about the Angels' closer situation going forward.
Jul 28, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Los Angeles Angels	11	1	2	1	3.18	1.65	14	17.0	11
2025	Los Angeles Angels	23	2	3	0	6.20	1.57	18	20.1	10
2026	Los Angeles Angels	41	1	2	1	4.14	1.34	46	45.2	27
Career	Totals	75	4	7	2	4.45	1.46	78	83	48

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
2021	Tri-City Dust Devils	5	5	0	2	0	3.77	1.19	15	14.1	4
2022	Rocket City Trash Pandas	12	12	1	1	0	3.92	1.51	30	43.2	25
2023	Rocket City Trash Pandas	6	6	3	2	0	5.81	1.33	29	26.1	20
2024	3 teams▼	16	16	1	6	0	4.82	1.28	50	61.2	21
2025	2 teams▼	26	0	1	1	5	0.66	1.35	27	27.1	17
2026	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	3.00	1	0.2	2
Career	Totals	66	39	6	12	5	3.98	1.36	152	174	89

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 Velo98.7 mph

Avg Spin2445 rpm

Whiff %33.1%

K %23.2%

BB %13.6%

Hard Hit %32.5%

Barrel %7.5%

xERA3.73

xBA Against0.213

xSLG Against0.319

BA Against0.202

SLG Against0.351

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

2023

Los Angeles Angels

3.18

1.65

17.0

2025

Los Angeles Angels

6.20

1.57

20.1

2026

Los Angeles Angels

4.14

1.34

45.2

Career

Totals

4.45

1.46

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

Tri-City Dust Devils

3.77

1.19

14.1

2022

Rocket City Trash Pandas

3.92

1.51

43.2

2023

Rocket City Trash Pandas

5.81

1.33

26.1

2024

3 teams▼

4.82

1.28

61.2

2025

2 teams▼

0.66

1.35

27.1

2026

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

0.00

3.00

0.2

Career

Totals

3.98

1.36

152

174