Albert Suárez

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Baltimore Orioles · Pitcher

Age 366' 3" · 235 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 36 years old, Suárez operates as a depth piece in Baltimore's bullpen, offering modest but reliable production in a limited role. His early 2026 numbers show improved velocity and strikeout rate compared to last season's brief stint, with 24 strikeouts over 36.2 innings suggesting he can contribute solid K totals for a pitcher used sparingly. The ERA has ticked up slightly to 3.93 and his WHIP has risen to 1.31, indicating some loss of command that comes with age and inconsistent usage. Fantasy managers should view him as a late-round flier for streaming purposes rather than a cornerstone pitcher, banking on occasional wins and strikeouts while managing expectations around ERA stability.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2016	San Francisco Giants	22	12	3	5	0	4.29	1.31	54	84.0	26
2017	San Francisco Giants	18	0	0	3	1	5.12	1.23	34	31.2	11
2024	Baltimore Orioles	32	24	9	7	0	3.70	1.29	108	133.2	43
2025	Baltimore Orioles	5	1	2	0	0	2.31	0.94	10	11.2	2
2026	Baltimore Orioles	27	0	2	0	1	4.12	1.25	41	59.0	20
Career	Totals	104	37	16	15	2	4.02	1.27	247	320	102

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
2008	Princeton Devil Rays	11	9	0	2	0	3.92	1.10	37	43.2	7
2009	Hudson Valley Renegades	2	2	1	0	0	2.79	1.03	4	9.2	2
2010	2 teams▼	15	14	2	5	0	3.38	1.16	38	50.2	17
2011	2 teams▼	8	7	1	1	0	2.15	1.06	17	29.1	8
2012	Charlotte Stone Crabs	25	25	5	9	0	4.08	1.29	62	125.2	30
2013	Montgomery Biscuits	2	2	0	0	0	1.42	1.89	6	6.1	2
2014	2 teams▼	14	14	4	6	0	3.60	1.44	42	70	20
2015	Arkansas Travelers	27	27	11	9	0	2.98	1.12	121	163.0	40
2016	Sacramento River Cats	9	7	4	3	0	4.34	1.31	39	45.2	14
2017	2 teams▼	3	3	0	1	0	9.64	1.50	3	4.2	2
2018	Reno Aces	31	4	0	1	1	4.97	1.69	51	63.1	33
2024	Norfolk Tides	3	1	1	1	0	5.87	1.30	17	15.1	1
2025	2 teams▼	5	3	1	0	0	3.55	1.18	5	12.2	6
2026	Norfolk Tides	3	2	1	0	0	3.18	1.06	10	11.1	2
Career	Totals	158	120	31	37	1	3.65	1.26	457	655.2	183

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 Velo93.7 mph

Avg Spin2235 rpm

Whiff %23.4%

K %16.6%

BB %8.1%

Hard Hit %39.8%

Barrel %7.5%

xERA4.36

xBA Against0.256

xSLG Against0.413

BA Against0.241

SLG Against0.429

GB%33.9%

FB%26.9%

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

2016

San Francisco Giants

4.29

1.31

84.0

2017

San Francisco Giants

5.12

1.23

31.2

2024

Baltimore Orioles

3.70

1.29

108

133.2

2025

Baltimore Orioles

2.31

0.94

11.2

2026

Baltimore Orioles

4.12

1.25

59.0

Career

Totals

104

4.02

1.27

247

320

102

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2008

Princeton Devil Rays

3.92

1.10

43.2

2009

Hudson Valley Renegades

2.79

1.03

9.2

2010

2 teams▼

3.38

1.16

50.2

2011

2 teams▼

2.15

1.06

29.1

2012

Charlotte Stone Crabs

4.08

1.29

125.2

2013

Montgomery Biscuits

1.42

1.89

6.1

2014

2 teams▼

3.60

1.44

2015

Arkansas Travelers

2.98

1.12

121

163.0

2016

Sacramento River Cats

4.34

1.31

45.2

2017

2 teams▼

9.64

1.50

4.2

2018

Reno Aces

4.97

1.69

63.1

2024

Norfolk Tides

5.87

1.30

15.1

2025

2 teams▼

3.55

1.18

12.2

2026

Norfolk Tides

3.18

1.06

11.1

Career

Totals

158

120

3.65

1.26

457

655.2

183