Alex Hoppe

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Baltimore Orioles · RP

Age 276' 1" · 200 lbsThrows Right

#730 Current

FBaseball Overview

Making his MLB debut in 2026, this 27-year-old right-hander arrives as a prospect with significant upside but currently limited track record at the major league level. Through his early season appearances, he's shown the ability to rack up strikeouts with 26 K in 24 innings, but his ERA of 6.38 and WHIP of 1.46 indicate control and consistency issues that fantasy managers need to monitor closely. His role remains undefined—he's unlikely to be an immediate wins or saves contributor given his struggles thus far, making him a speculative add for fantasy leagues seeking high-strikeout potential rather than immediate production. The key will be whether he can tighten his mechanics and command as he gains major league experience, as the strikeout upside suggests he could eventually provide value in deeper leagues.

News Updates

Alex Hoppe converts save in 10th inning
Baltimore Orioles reliever Alex Hoppe earned the save in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning victory over Sacramento, allowing an unearned run on one hit while striking out one over one inning. Hoppe's successful save opportunity strengthens his case as a potential closer option for the Orioles moving forward. His performance in high-leverage situations could increase his save opportunities.
Aug 29, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	2 teams▼	42	0	1	1	1	4.43	1.43	47	42.2	20
Career	Totals	42	0	1	1	1	4.43	1.43	47	42.2	20

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	2 teams▼	43	2	5	5	4.10	1.43	64	48.1	17
2024	Portland Sea Dogs	36	4	5	4	5.43	1.78	66	66.1	37
2025	2 teams▼	44	1	3	6	4.55	1.52	73	61.1	34
2026	Tacoma Rainiers	15	1	3	6	2.65	1.47	20	17.0	12
Career	Totals	138	8	16	21	4.57	1.58	223	193	100

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	5.2	1-0	0	4.76	2.47	7	6

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	28.1	1-0	1	3.81	1.45	34	14

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo98.4 mph

Avg Spin2271 rpm

Whiff %25.9%

K %24.5%

BB %10.4%

Hard Hit %39.3%

Barrel %4.1%

xERA4.03

xBA Against0.253

xSLG Against0.350

BA Against0.247

SLG Against0.367

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

2 teams▼

4.43

1.43

42.2

Career

Totals

4.43

1.43

42.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

2 teams▼

4.10

1.43

48.1

2024

Portland Sea Dogs

5.43

1.78

66.1

2025

2 teams▼

4.55

1.52

61.1

2026

Tacoma Rainiers

2.65

1.47

17.0

Career

Totals

138

4.57

1.58

223

193

100

W-L

ERA

WHIP

5.2

1-0

4.76

2.47

W-L

ERA

WHIP

28.1

1-0

3.81

1.45