Alec Gamboa

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Boston Red Sox · RP/SP

Age 296' 1" · 205 lbsThrows Left

#566 Current

FBaseball Overview

Making his MLB debut at 29 years old, Gamboa enters 2026 as a depth arm for the Worcester Red Sox with minimal early-season opportunity in the majors. His 2026 stint shows promise with a pristine 0.00 ERA and WHIP across limited innings, though the minuscule sample size offers little predictive value for fantasy purposes. Gamboa's age and late arrival to the majors suggest he's unlikely to secure a rotation spot or high-leverage save opportunities, making him a speculative deep-league pickup at best for managers seeking low-cost upside. Fantasy owners should monitor his early-season production and role definition carefully, as meaningful strikeout or win accumulation seems contingent on unexpected roster circumstances or extended playing time.

News Updates

Alec Gamboa Retained After Doubleheader Service
Boston Red Sox pitcher Alec Gamboa has been retained on the active roster following his work as the 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader against Baltimore. His performance has earned him the opportunity to remain with the club.
Jul 23, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Boston Red Sox	21	3	1	0	1	1.91	1.15	23	33.0	11
Career	Totals	21	3	1	0	1	1.91	1.15	23	33	11

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
2019	AZL Dodgers Lasorda	12	7	1	1	0	2.88	0.84	33	25.0	2
2021	Great Lakes Loons	22	11	4	5	0	4.21	1.31	71	77.0	30
2022	Tulsa Drillers	30	6	11	4	1	5.91	1.52	72	88.1	47
2023	2 teams▼	37	3	9	4	1	3.66	1.32	76	76.1	48
2024	Oklahoma City Baseball Club	22	12	3	6	0	3.30	1.37	51	73.2	31
2025	Oklahoma City Comets	8	2	0	2	0	4.19	1.34	12	19.1	12
2026	Worcester Red Sox	17	8	2	3	0	3.68	1.21	47	51.1	13
Career	Totals	148	49	30	25	2	4.16	1.33	362	410.3	183

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	1	9.0	0-0	0	4.00	1.78	7	5

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
21	3	33.0	1-0	1	1.91	1.15	23	11

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.0 mph

Avg Spin2081 rpm

Whiff %16.4%

K %17.4%

BB %8.3%

Hard Hit %41.7%

Barrel %3.1%

xERA3.08

xBA Against0.206

xSLG Against0.308

BA Against0.231

SLG Against0.350

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

2026

Boston Red Sox

1.91

1.15

33.0

Career

Totals

1.91

1.15

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2019

AZL Dodgers Lasorda

2.88

0.84

25.0

2021

Great Lakes Loons

4.21

1.31

77.0

2022

Tulsa Drillers

5.91

1.52

88.1

2023

2 teams▼

3.66

1.32

76.1

2024

Oklahoma City Baseball Club

3.30

1.37

73.2

2025

Oklahoma City Comets

4.19

1.34

19.1

2026

Worcester Red Sox

3.68

1.21

51.1

Career

Totals

148

4.16

1.33

362

410.3

183

W-L

ERA

WHIP

9.0

0-0

4.00

1.78

W-L

ERA

WHIP

33.0

1-0

1.91

1.15