Brandon Sproat

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Milwaukee Brewers · SP

Age 266' 3" · 205 lbsThrows Right

#430 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

Coming off a disappointing 2026 campaign marked by a 5.43 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across limited innings, Sproat faces an uphill battle to reclaim the form that earned him an All-Star nod in 2024. The 25-year-old still possesses strikeout potential—evidenced by 73 Ks last season—but his control has deteriorated significantly, and he remains stuck in a back-of-rotation role with minimal win or save upside. Fantasy managers should view him as a speculative streamer rather than a season-long starter, betting that a return to health and consistent run support could unlock the young talent he showed in the minors. His ceiling is high given his age and previous recognition, but his floor is equally concerning until he demonstrates he can consistently limit damage in 2027.

News Updates

Brandon Sproat suffers sixth loss for Brewers
Brandon Sproat took his sixth loss of the season for the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks over six innings against San Francisco. The pitcher's performance continues a difficult stretch in his 2026 season.
Jul 28, 2026
Brandon Sproat earns win with solid outing
Milwaukee pitcher Brandon Sproat (3-4) picked up a victory against Cincinnati on Tuesday, allowing just two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings. His efficient performance helped the Brewers continue their recent momentum.
Jul 1, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	New York Mets	4	4	0	2	4.79	1.21	17	20.2	7
2026	Milwaukee Brewers	22	19	3	7	5.57	1.44	101	97.0	52
Career	Totals	26	23	3	9	5.43	1.40	118	117.2	59

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
2024	3 teams▼	24	23	7	4	0	3.40	1.11	131	116.1	42
2025	Syracuse Mets	26	25	8	6	0	4.24	1.24	113	121.0	53
2026	Nashville Sounds	8	4	0	2	1	5.64	1.39	32	22.1	15
Career	Totals	58	52	15	12	1	3.99	1.19	276	259.2	110

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	6	27.1	1-3	0	5.93	1.68	28	20

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
22	19	96.3	3-7	0	5.57	1.44	101	52

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo96.4 mph

Avg Spin2123 rpm

Whiff %25.0%

K %23.9%

BB %12.3%

Hard Hit %42.6%

Barrel %8.6%

xERA5.02

xBA Against0.245

xSLG Against0.407

BA Against0.246

SLG Against0.436

GB%43.2%

FB%27.8%

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

2025

New York Mets

4.79

1.21

20.2

2026

Milwaukee Brewers

5.57

1.44

101

97.0

Career

Totals

5.43

1.40

118

117.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2024

3 teams▼

3.40

1.11

131

116.1

2025

Syracuse Mets

4.24

1.24

113

121.0

2026

Nashville Sounds

5.64

1.39

22.1

Career

Totals

3.99

1.19

276

259.2

110

W-L

ERA

WHIP

27.1

1-3

5.93

1.68

W-L

ERA

WHIP

96.3

3-7

5.57

1.44

101