Andrew Painter

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Lehigh Valley IronPigs · Pitcher

Age 236' 7" · 215 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

The young right-hander arrives in the majors with significant prospect pedigree and multiple minor league accolades, but his 2026 debut tells a cautionary tale for fantasy managers. Painter's ERA of 7.06 and WHIP of 1.66 across 65 innings reflect a rough transition to the big leagues, limiting his immediate fantasy utility despite solid strikeout production at 53 K. His 1-8 record and lack of save opportunities indicate he's operating in a depth-chart role, making him a speculative dynasty stash rather than a contributor in redraft formats this season. Going forward, fantasy managers should monitor his development closely and consider waiting for a demonstrated stretch of competitiveness before committing roster space, as the raw stuff that earned his prospect acclaim may take time to translate at the MLB level.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Philadelphia Phillies	14	12	1	8	0	7.06	1.66	53	65.0	24
Career	Totals	14	12	1	8	0	7.06	1.66	53	65	24

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 Phillies	4	4	0	0	0.00	0.67	12	6.0	0
2022	3 teams▼	22	22	6	2	1.56	0.89	155	103.2	25
2025	2 teams▼	26	26	5	8	5.26	1.49	123	118	47
2026	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	2	2	0	0	1.80	0.90	10	10.0	3
Career	Totals	54	54	11	10	3.37	1.18	300	237.2	75

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

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo96.2 mph

Avg Spin2284 rpm

Whiff %22.3%

K %17.7%

BB %8.0%

Hard Hit %35.2%

Barrel %9.6%

xERA5.17

xBA Against0.272

xSLG Against0.464

BA Against0.316

SLG Against0.526

GB%39.7%

FB%28.8%

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

Philadelphia Phillies

7.06

1.66

65.0

Career

Totals

7.06

1.66

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

FCL Phillies

0.00

0.67

6.0

2022

3 teams▼

1.56

0.89

155

103.2

2025

2 teams▼

5.26

1.49

123

118

2026

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

1.80

0.90

10.0

Career

Totals

3.37

1.18

300

237.2