Bradgley Rodriguez

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San Diego Padres · RP/SP

Age 226' 1" · 160 lbsThrows Right

#266 Current

FBaseball Overview

This young right-hander enters 2026 as a promising depth starter for San Diego with early-season results showing impressive command and ERA control (2.06 ERA, 1.20 WHIP through 35 innings). Rodriguez offers solid strikeout upside with 34 K in limited action, though his win-loss record (1-2) reflects inconsistent run support rather than performance concerns. The primary risk centers on his workload management and consistency at age 22, as his role could fluctuate between spot starts and longer stretches depending on injury or roster needs. Fantasy managers seeking a late-round pitcher with potential should monitor his strikeout rate and opportunities, as expanded playing time could unlock meaningful value in both K and ERA categories.

News Updates

Bradgley Rodriguez earns first MLB save for Padres
San Diego Padres rookie closer Bradgley Rodriguez earned his first career save Friday night against Cleveland, working a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts. This development could signal a shift in the Padres' closer role as the team continues its six-game winning streak.
Aug 15, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	San Diego Padres	7	0	1	0	0	1.17	0.91	9	7.2	3
2026	San Diego Padres	68	4	4	3	2	2.19	1.07	81	74.0	20
Career	Totals	75	4	5	3	2	2.09	1.05	90	81.2	23

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
2021	DSL Padres	10	3	2	0	0	6.20	1.46	27	24.2	16
2024	3 teams▼	45	0	2	1	7	2.64	1.14	75	61.1	31
2025	2 teams▼	33	0	6	0	5	3.19	1.09	38	36.2	16
2026	San Antonio Missions	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.00	1	1.0	0
Career	Totals	89	3	10	1	12	3.49	1.18	141	123.2	63

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	8.2	1-0	0	4.15	1.27	9	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	1	32.2	2-1	2	2.20	0.98	43	5

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo98.0 mph

Avg Spin2134 rpm

Whiff %30.1%

K %26.9%

BB %6.6%

Hard Hit %30.2%

Barrel %4.5%

xERA2.37

xBA Against0.190

xSLG Against0.297

BA Against0.212

SLG Against0.342

GB%51.0%

FB%25.5%

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

2025

San Diego Padres

1.17

0.91

7.2

2026

San Diego Padres

2.19

1.07

74.0

Career

Totals

2.09

1.05

81.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

DSL Padres

6.20

1.46

24.2

2024

3 teams▼

2.64

1.14

61.1

2025

2 teams▼

3.19

1.09

36.2

2026

San Antonio Missions

0.00

1.0

Career

Totals

3.49

1.18

141

123.2

W-L

ERA

WHIP

8.2

1-0

4.15

1.27

W-L

ERA

WHIP

32.2

2-1

2.20

0.98