Braxton Garrett

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Age 296' 2" · 202 lbsThrows Left

#447 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

This left-hander offers modest upside as a depth starter or streamer in deeper leagues, though his early 2026 performance raises immediate concerns with a 14.54 ERA across limited innings. Garrett has shown some strikeout potential—evidenced by 34 K in 37 IP during 2024—but his ERA and WHIP metrics have been inconsistent, making him an unreliable option for win-loss records and ratios. The path to meaningful fantasy value requires a significant uptick in command and results, as his current role appears limited while competing for innings in a crowded pitcher pool. Fantasy managers should monitor his performance closely before committing roster space, as he carries more risk than reward heading into the 2026 season.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2020	Miami Marlins	2	2	1	1	5.87	1.70	8	7.2	5
2021	Miami Marlins	8	7	1	2	5.03	1.82	32	34.0	20
2022	Miami Marlins	17	17	3	7	3.58	1.25	90	88.0	24
2023	Miami Marlins	31	30	9	7	3.66	1.15	156	159.2	29
2024	Miami Marlins	7	7	2	2	5.35	1.19	34	37.0	4
2026	2 teams▼	3	2	1	1	7.71	2.36	7	9.1	11
Career	Totals	68	65	17	20	4.13	1.29	327	335.2	93

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
2017	Greensboro Grasshoppers	4	4	1	0	2.93	1.24	16	15.1	6
2019	2 teams▼	21	21	6	7	3.54	1.27	119	106.2	40
2021	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	18	18	5	4	3.89	1.23	86	85.2	32
2022	2 teams▼	8	8	2	3	3.41	1.14	34	37	11
2024	3 teams▼	8	8	2	0	2.08	0.95	44	34.2	10
2026	2 teams▼	23	22	7	6	3.24	1.06	115	108.1	44
Career	Totals	82	81	23	20	3.37	1.16	414	387.2	143

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
3	2	9.1	1-1	0	7.71	2.36	7	11

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
3	2	9.1	1-1	0	7.71	2.36	7	11

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo91.1 mph

Avg Spin2218 rpm

Whiff %20.8%

K %14.3%

BB %22.4%

Hard Hit %31.0%

Barrel %6.9%

xERA6.07

xBA Against0.259

xSLG Against0.360

BA Against0.306

SLG Against0.417

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

2020

Miami Marlins

5.87

1.70

7.2

2021

Miami Marlins

5.03

1.82

34.0

2022

Miami Marlins

3.58

1.25

88.0

2023

Miami Marlins

3.66

1.15

156

159.2

2024

Miami Marlins

5.35

1.19

37.0

2026

2 teams▼

7.71

2.36

9.1

Career

Totals

4.13

1.29

327

335.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

Greensboro Grasshoppers

2.93

1.24

15.1

2019

2 teams▼

3.54

1.27

119

106.2

2021

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

3.89

1.23

85.2

2022

2 teams▼

3.41

1.14

2024

3 teams▼

2.08

0.95

34.2

2026

2 teams▼

3.24

1.06

115

108.1

Career

Totals

3.37

1.16

414

387.2

143

W-L

ERA

WHIP

9.1

1-1

7.71

2.36

W-L

ERA

WHIP

9.1

1-1

7.71

2.36