Bailey Falter

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Atlanta Braves · Pitcher

Age 296' 4" · 205 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

At 29 years old, Falter enters 2026 seeking to stabilize after a rough early-season start that saw his ERA balloon to 13.97 over limited innings. His 2025 campaign showed modest promise with a 7-7 record across 125 innings, though a 4.45 ERA and 1.28 WHIP suggested he remains a back-of-the-rotation option at best. The strikeout production has been underwhelming—just 81 K last year—limiting his upside in leagues that heavily weight K's and making him a risky streaming candidate unless he demonstrates immediate improvement on the mound. Fantasy managers should view Falter as a deep-league flyer dependent on a turnaround in control and ERA, with wins and saves offering minimal appeal given his current role.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	Philadelphia Phillies	22	1	2	1	5.61	1.19	34	33.2	6
2022	Philadelphia Phillies	20	16	6	4	3.86	1.21	74	84.0	17
2023	2 teams▼	18	14	2	9	5.36	1.41	60	80.2	20
2024	Pittsburgh Pirates	28	28	8	9	4.43	1.29	97	142.1	45
2025	2 teams▼	26	24	7	7	4.45	1.28	81	125.1	46
2026	Kansas City Royals	5	2	0	2	13.97	3.10	6	9.2	6
Career	Totals	119	85	25	32	4.77	1.32	352	475.2	140

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
2015	GCL Phillies	8	7	1	2	3.45	1.08	25	28.2	3
2016	Williamsport Crosscutters	13	13	1	6	3.17	1.31	59	59.2	17
2017	Lakewood BlueClaws	21	21	8	7	2.99	1.22	105	114.1	23
2018	3 teams▼	2	2	0	1	3.38	1.13	13	8.0	0
2019	Reading Fightin Phils	14	14	6	5	3.84	1.25	62	77.1	15
2021	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	8	6	2	0	1.76	1.01	44	30.2	8
2022	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	9	9	4	1	1.91	0.66	49	47.0	6
2023	2 teams▼	12	12	2	1	3.96	1.38	37	50	23
2024	Indianapolis Indians	1	1	0	0	6.00	1.67	3	3.0	0
2025	Omaha Storm Chasers	2	2	0	0	0.00	1.71	4	2.1	3
2026	2 teams▼	24	8	4	1	2.68	1.34	57	53.2	22
Career	Totals	131	112	36	28	3.01	1.18	541	568.1	135

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

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.2 mph

Avg Spin2004 rpm

Whiff %20.0%

K %10.5%

BB %10.5%

Hard Hit %44.4%

Barrel %6.7%

xERA7.99

xBA Against0.355

xSLG Against0.537

BA Against0.471

SLG Against0.765

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

Philadelphia Phillies

5.61

1.19

33.2

2022

Philadelphia Phillies

3.86

1.21

84.0

2023

2 teams▼

5.36

1.41

80.2

2024

Pittsburgh Pirates

4.43

1.29

142.1

2025

2 teams▼

4.45

1.28

125.1

2026

Kansas City Royals

13.97

3.10

9.2

Career

Totals

119

4.77

1.32

352

475.2

140

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

GCL Phillies

3.45

1.08

28.2

2016

Williamsport Crosscutters

3.17

1.31

59.2

2017

Lakewood BlueClaws

2.99

1.22

105

114.1

2018

3 teams▼

3.38

1.13

8.0

2019

Reading Fightin Phils

3.84

1.25

77.1

2021

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

1.76

1.01

30.2

2022

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

1.91

0.66

47.0

2023

2 teams▼

3.96

1.38

2024

Indianapolis Indians

6.00

1.67

3.0

2025

Omaha Storm Chasers

0.00

1.71

2.1

2026

2 teams▼

2.68

1.34

53.2

Career

Totals

131

112

3.01

1.18

541

568.1

135