Brandon Woodruff

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Milwaukee Brewers · Pitcher

Age 336' 4" · 241 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 33 years old, Woodruff enters 2026 as a reliable mid-rotation starter for Milwaukee with a track record of All-Star selection and durability. His early-season numbers showcase impressive control and run prevention, posting a 2.59 ERA and 0.84 WHIP while maintaining solid strikeout production through limited innings pitched. The primary concern for fantasy managers centers on his pitch count management and potential workload restrictions as the Brewers likely monitor usage for a veteran pitcher, which could limit wins and strikeout upside compared to the 83 strikeouts he accumulated in 2025. Woodruff projects as a steady streaming option and back-end starter in deeper leagues rather than a frontline ace, offering consistency in ERA and WHIP categories but with modest win potential.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Milwaukee Brewers	8	8	2	3	0	4.81	1.33	32	43.0	14
2018	Milwaukee Brewers	19	4	3	0	1	3.61	1.18	47	42.1	14
2019	Milwaukee Brewers	22	22	11	3	0	3.62	1.14	143	121.2	30
2020	Milwaukee Brewers	13	13	3	5	0	3.05	0.99	91	73.2	18
2021	Milwaukee Brewers	30	30	9	10	0	2.56	0.96	211	179.1	43
2022	Milwaukee Brewers	27	27	13	4	0	3.05	1.07	190	153.1	42
2023	Milwaukee Brewers	11	11	5	1	0	2.28	0.82	74	67.0	15
2025	Milwaukee Brewers	12	12	7	2	0	3.20	0.91	83	64.2	14
2026	Milwaukee Brewers	9	9	2	2	0	2.98	0.84	47	45.1	10
Career	Totals	151	136	55	30	1	3.10	1.02	918	790.1	200

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
2014	Helena Brewers	14	8	1	2	3.28	1.37	37	46.2	16
2015	Brevard County Manatees	21	19	4	7	3.45	1.32	71	109.2	33
2016	2 teams▼	28	28	14	9	2.68	1.02	173	158	40
2017	2 teams▼	17	17	6	5	4.31	1.37	71	77.1	26
2018	Colorado Springs Sky Sox	17	17	3	2	4.04	1.39	68	71.1	32
2022	2 teams▼	2	2	1	0	2.35	0.78	14	7.2	2
2023	2 teams▼	3	3	0	0	3.09	0.94	11	11.2	2
2025	2 teams▼	10	10	3	2	2.79	1.17	35	42	12
2026	2 teams▼	2	2	1	1	6.00	1.44	11	9	3
Career	Totals	114	106	33	28	3.38	1.23	491	533.1	166

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 Velo92.0 mph

Avg Spin2221 rpm

Whiff %23.6%

K %27.0%

BB %5.7%

Hard Hit %34.5%

Barrel %7.8%

xERA2.85

xBA Against0.2

xSLG Against0.358

BA Against0.174

SLG Against0.304

GB%27.6%

FB%42.2%

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

2017

Milwaukee Brewers

4.81

1.33

43.0

2018

Milwaukee Brewers

3.61

1.18

42.1

2019

Milwaukee Brewers

3.62

1.14

143

121.2

2020

Milwaukee Brewers

3.05

0.99

73.2

2021

Milwaukee Brewers

2.56

0.96

211

179.1

2022

Milwaukee Brewers

3.05

1.07

190

153.1

2023

Milwaukee Brewers

2.28

0.82

67.0

2025

Milwaukee Brewers

3.20

0.91

64.2

2026

Milwaukee Brewers

2.98

0.84

45.1

Career

Totals

151

136

3.10

1.02

918

790.1

200

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

Helena Brewers

3.28

1.37

46.2

2015

Brevard County Manatees

3.45

1.32

109.2

2016

2 teams▼

2.68

1.02

173

158

2017

2 teams▼

4.31

1.37

77.1

2018

Colorado Springs Sky Sox

4.04

1.39

71.1

2022

2 teams▼

2.35

0.78

7.2

2023

2 teams▼

3.09

0.94

11.2

2025

2 teams▼

2.79

1.17

2026

2 teams▼

6.00

1.44

Career

Totals

114

106

3.38

1.23

491

533.1

166