A.J. Minter

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Minnesota Twins · RP

Age 336' 0" · 215 lbsThrows Left

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At 32 years old, this experienced relief pitcher enters 2026 in a supporting bullpen role for the Mets, offering intrigue primarily in strikeout upside rather than saves or wins given his lack of closer opportunities. His early-season metrics are stellar, with a 0.00 ERA and elite 0.63 WHIP across 12.2 innings, though small sample size warrants caution before projecting these pristine numbers as sustainable. The primary fantasy appeal lies in his ability to rack up strikeouts and maintain a strong ERA, but managers should temper expectations for saves unless an injury opens the door to save opportunities. Consistency has been a hallmark—his recent 14 strikeouts over 11 innings in 2025 demonstrates his capacity to be a dependable strikeout source in deeper league formats.

News Updates

Mets trade Minter to Twins for Agbayani
The New York Mets acquired relief pitcher A.J. Minter from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. Notably, Agbayani is the son of former Mets fan favorite Benny Agbayani. This trade impacts closer situations and bullpen depth for both clubs before the deadline.
Jul 31, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Atlanta Braves	16	0	1	0	3.00	1.00	26	15.0	2
2018	Atlanta Braves	65	4	3	15	3.23	1.29	69	61.1	22
2019	Atlanta Braves	36	3	4	5	7.06	2.01	35	29.1	23
2020	Atlanta Braves	22	1	1	0	0.83	1.11	24	21.2	9
2021	Atlanta Braves	61	3	6	0	3.78	1.22	57	52.1	20
2022	Atlanta Braves	75	5	4	5	2.06	0.91	94	70.0	15
2023	Atlanta Braves	70	3	6	10	3.76	1.19	82	64.2	21
2024	Atlanta Braves	39	5	4	1	2.62	1.02	35	34.1	11
2025	New York Mets	13	0	0	0	1.64	1.00	14	11.0	5
2026	2 teams▼	48	2	2	1	2.56	1.05	41	45.2	8
Career	Totals	445	26	31	37	3.15	1.17	477	405.1	136

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
2016	3 teams▼	31	0	1	0	2	1.30	0.84	47	34.2	11
2017	4 teams▼	26	0	1	2	0	3.33	1.32	30	24.1	12
2019	Gwinnett Stripers	20	0	2	2	5	3.57	1.19	30	22.2	3
2021	Gwinnett Stripers	7	0	0	0	6	0.00	0.41	10	7.1	3
2023	Gwinnett Stripers	2	0	0	0	0	0.00	1.50	2	2.0	1
2024	2 teams▼	3	1	0	0	0	3.00	1.00	3	3	2
2026	3 teams▼	12	2	1	0	0	1.59	0.71	7	11.1	1
Career	Totals	101	3	5	4	13	2.22	1.00	129	105.1	33

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

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	0	5.1	0-0	0	6.75	1.69	5	1

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	27.2	1-1	1	3.25	1.19	26	7

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.5 mph

Avg Spin2393 rpm

Whiff %23.4%

K %22.0%

BB %4.3%

Hard Hit %36.8%

Barrel %10.3%

xERA3.84

xBA Against0.240

xSLG Against0.427

BA Against0.227

SLG Against0.432

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

3.00

1.00

15.0

2018

Atlanta Braves

3.23

1.29

61.1

2019

Atlanta Braves

7.06

2.01

29.1

2020

Atlanta Braves

0.83

1.11

21.2

2021

Atlanta Braves

3.78

1.22

52.1

2022

Atlanta Braves

2.06

0.91

70.0

2023

Atlanta Braves

3.76

1.19

64.2

2024

Atlanta Braves

2.62

1.02

34.1

2025

New York Mets

1.64

1.00

11.0

2026

2 teams▼

2.56

1.05

45.2

Career

Totals

445

3.15

1.17

477

405.1

136

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

3 teams▼

1.30

0.84

34.2

2017

4 teams▼

3.33

1.32

24.1

2019

Gwinnett Stripers

3.57

1.19

22.2

2021

Gwinnett Stripers

0.00

0.41

7.1

2023

Gwinnett Stripers

0.00

1.50

2.0

2024

2 teams▼

3.00

1.00

2026

3 teams▼

1.59

0.71

11.1

Career

Totals

101

2.22

1.00

129

105.1

W-L

ERA

WHIP

5.1

0-0

6.75

1.69

W-L

ERA

WHIP

27.2

1-1

3.25

1.19