AJ Smith-Shawver

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Atlanta Braves · SP

Age 236' 3" · 205 lbsThrows Right

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AJ Smith-Shawver needs another rehab start before activation
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is not yet ready for activation and will make at least one more rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The young pitcher's elbow recovery requires additional minor league game action before returning to the majors. His timeline for activation remains uncertain.
Jul 14, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Atlanta Braves	6	5	1	0	4.26	1.11	20	25.1	11
2024	Atlanta Braves	1	1	0	0	0.00	1.15	4	4.1	2
2025	Atlanta Braves	9	9	3	2	3.86	1.42	42	44.1	21
2026	Atlanta Braves	9	5	0	3	6.61	1.53	27	31.1	16
Career	Totals	25	20	4	5	4.61	1.37	93	105.1	50

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
2021	FCL Braves	4	4	0	1	8.64	1.68	16	8.1	10
2022	Augusta GreenJackets	17	17	3	4	5.11	1.35	103	68.2	39
2023	3 teams▼	15	15	4	2	2.76	1.13	79	62	33
2024	2 teams▼	21	21	3	8	4.85	1.24	108	89	40
2025	Gwinnett Stripers	2	2	0	1	4.82	1.39	13	9.1	4
2026	2 teams▼	7	7	2	0	1.57	0.98	34	28.2	9
Career	Totals	66	66	12	16	4.20	1.23	353	266	135

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	3	22.2	0-3	0	6.75	1.50	20	11

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
9	5	31.1	0-3	0	6.61	1.53	27	16

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo96.1 mph

Avg Spin1870 rpm

Whiff %23.3%

K %18.8%

BB %11.1%

Hard Hit %37.4%

Barrel %9.1%

xERA4.82

xBA Against0.241

xSLG Against0.423

BA Against0.256

SLG Against0.472

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

Atlanta Braves

4.26

1.11

25.1

2024

Atlanta Braves

0.00

1.15

4.1

2025

Atlanta Braves

3.86

1.42

44.1

2026

Atlanta Braves

6.61

1.53

31.1

Career

Totals

4.61

1.37

105.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

FCL Braves

8.64

1.68

8.1

2022

Augusta GreenJackets

5.11

1.35

103

68.2

2023

3 teams▼

2.76

1.13

2024

2 teams▼

4.85

1.24

108

2025

Gwinnett Stripers

4.82

1.39

9.1

2026

2 teams▼

1.57

0.98

28.2

Career

Totals

4.20

1.23

353

266

135

W-L

ERA

WHIP

22.2

0-3

6.75

1.50

W-L

ERA

WHIP

31.1

0-3

6.61

1.53