Anthony Kay

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Chicago White Sox · SP

Age 316' 0" · 225 lbsThrows Left

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FBaseball Overview

At 31 years old, Kay operates as a reliable mid-rotation starter for the White Sox, posting a 6-3 record with 65 strikeouts over 80 innings pitched in 2026. His ERA sits at 4.50 with a 1.43 WHIP, indicating solid but unspectacular production that reflects his standing as a depth arm rather than an ace. For fantasy purposes, Kay offers modest value in strikeouts and wins, though the elevated ERA and WHIP suggest he's best viewed as a streaming option or bye-week fill-in rather than a core roster piece. The lack of save opportunities on the White Sox limits his upside to traditional rotation categories, making him a conditional play dependent on league scoring and bench depth.

News Updates

Anthony Kay Records 10th Win of Season
White Sox pitcher Anthony Kay earned his 10th win of the season Sunday against the Rockies, striking out four batters while allowing one run on five hits and two walks over five innings. Kay's victory represents a solid late-season contribution to Chicago's pitching staff. His performance positioning him as an option for the White Sox entering their postseason series against the Astros.
Sep 28, 2026
Anthony Kay Collects Seventh Win
Chicago White Sox starter Anthony Kay (7-4) picked up his seventh victory, allowing two runs on five hits with four strikeouts across five innings in the Sox's 4-2 win over Texas. Kay continues to be a steady presence in the White Sox rotation.
Jul 23, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	Toronto Blue Jays	3	2	1	0	5.79	1.43	13	14.0	5
2020	Toronto Blue Jays	13	0	2	0	5.14	1.71	22	21.0	14
2021	Toronto Blue Jays	11	5	1	2	5.61	1.66	39	33.2	18
2022	Toronto Blue Jays	1	0	0	0	4.50	1.50	3	2.0	1
2023	2 teams▼	16	0	0	0	6.14	1.50	11	14.2	9
2026	Chicago White Sox	33	31	10	9	4.44	1.37	129	158.0	56
Career	Totals	77	38	14	11	4.85	1.45	217	243.1	103

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
2018	2 teams▼	23	23	7	11	4.26	1.41	123	122.2	49
2019	3 teams▼	14	14	3	5	4.41	1.57	65	67.1	33
2021	Buffalo Bisons	8	8	0	4	8.89	1.67	29	26.1	13
2022	3 teams▼	13	4	1	3	5.48	1.64	23	21.1	12
2023	2 teams▼	32	1	5	1	3.76	1.28	58	40.2	23
Career	Totals	102	62	23	27	4.13	1.37	368	344.2	153

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	7	30.2	1-3	0	6.46	1.57	25	11

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	29	143.1	9-9	0	4.65	1.40	118	48

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.6 mph

Avg Spin2292 rpm

Whiff %23.4%

K %18.2%

BB %7.9%

Hard Hit %39.2%

Barrel %8.1%

xERA5.05

xBA Against0.265

xSLG Against0.419

BA Against0.262

SLG Against0.423

GB%43.7%

FB%22.0%

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

2019

Toronto Blue Jays

5.79

1.43

14.0

2020

Toronto Blue Jays

5.14

1.71

21.0

2021

Toronto Blue Jays

5.61

1.66

33.2

2022

Toronto Blue Jays

4.50

1.50

2.0

2023

2 teams▼

6.14

1.50

14.2

2026

Chicago White Sox

4.44

1.37

129

158.0

Career

Totals

4.85

1.45

217

243.1

103

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

2 teams▼

4.26

1.41

123

122.2

2019

3 teams▼

4.41

1.57

67.1

2021

Buffalo Bisons

8.89

1.67

26.1

2022

3 teams▼

5.48

1.64

21.1

2023

2 teams▼

3.76

1.28

40.2

Career

Totals

102

4.13

1.37

368

344.2

153

W-L

ERA

WHIP

30.2

1-3

6.46

1.57

W-L

ERA

WHIP

143.1

9-9

4.65

1.40

118