Anthony Bender

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Miami Marlins · Pitcher

Age 316' 4" · 205 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 31 years old, Bender operates in a multi-inning relief role for Miami that limits his win opportunities but positions him as a potential save accumulator in a rebuilding bullpen. His 2025 season demonstrated solid strikeout production (42 K in 50 IP) paired with an impressive 2.16 ERA, metrics he's maintained early in 2026 with a 2.62 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 34 innings. The primary appeal lies in ERA and WHIP stability along with moderate strikeout volume, though managers should temper expectations for saves given Miami's weak offense and competitive positioning. Durability and consistency remain his calling cards, making him a useful depth arm for managers seeking reliable innings with low-risk ratios rather than a source of significant counting stats.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	Miami Marlins	60	1	3	2	3	2.79	1.06	71	61.1	20
2022	Miami Marlins	22	0	1	3	6	3.26	1.29	17	19.1	8
2024	Miami Marlins	59	0	5	2	1	4.08	1.28	59	53.0	18
2025	Miami Marlins	51	0	3	5	4	2.16	1.06	42	50.0	21
2026	Miami Marlins	35	0	1	1	2	2.62	0.96	41	34.1	12
Career	Totals	227	1	13	13	16	2.97	1.12	230	218	79

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
2016	AZL Royals	9	5	2	0	2	3.03	1.07	32	32.2	4
2017	2 teams▼	24	9	5	6	4	3.96	1.24	77	77.1	22
2018	Wilmington Blue Rocks	30	9	6	3	1	3.57	1.38	54	93.1	38
2019	3 teams▼	29	0	2	3	9	1.49	1.10	35	36.1	9
2022	2 teams▼	3	0	0	0	0	4.50	2.00	2	2.0	1
2024	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	3	1	0	0	0	3.00	1.33	3	3.0	1
Career	Totals	98	27	15	12	16	3.26	1.24	208	245.3	75

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

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo96.4 mph

Avg Spin2635 rpm

Whiff %24.0%

K %29.3%

BB %8.6%

Hard Hit %33.3%

Barrel %7.1%

xERA2.63

xBA Against0.194

xSLG Against0.284

BA Against0.169

SLG Against0.226

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

2021

Miami Marlins

2.79

1.06

61.1

2022

Miami Marlins

3.26

1.29

19.1

2024

Miami Marlins

4.08

1.28

53.0

2025

Miami Marlins

2.16

1.06

50.0

2026

Miami Marlins

2.62

0.96

34.1

Career

Totals

227

2.97

1.12

230

218

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

AZL Royals

3.03

1.07

32.2

2017

2 teams▼

3.96

1.24

77.1

2018

Wilmington Blue Rocks

3.57

1.38

93.1

2019

3 teams▼

1.49

1.10

36.1

2022

2 teams▼

4.50

2.00

2.0

2024

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

3.00

1.33

3.0

Career

Totals

3.26

1.24

208

245.3