Braydon Fisher

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Toronto Blue Jays · Pitcher

Age 256' 4" · 180 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

Coming off a stellar rookie campaign that earned him Blue Jays Rookie of the Year honors, Fisher enters 2026 as a promising young arm in Toronto's rotation with legitimate upside in ERA and strikeouts. His 2025 season showcased excellent control and durability with a 2.70 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 50 innings, though early 2026 numbers suggest a slight uptick in ERA to 3.48 as he faces increased workload and adjustment to facing hitters a second time around. Fantasy managers should view Fisher as a mid-rotation streamer with solid strikeout potential (he's already at 42 K in limited innings) and the tools to post strong ERA and WHIP numbers, though wins will remain dependent on Toronto's offensive support. The main risk lies in whether the 25-year-old can sustain his elite 2025 performance or if regression continues, but his youth and pedigree make him an intriguing depth option in deeper leagues.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	Toronto Blue Jays	52	1	7	0	0	2.70	1.02	62	50.0	19
2026	Toronto Blue Jays	43	6	3	3	1	3.33	1.11	46	46.0	21
Career	Totals	95	7	10	3	1	3.00	1.06	108	96	40

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
2018	AZL Dodgers	11	9	1	2	0	2.05	1.36	19	22.0	9
2021	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	23	2	5	3	1	6.56	1.64	83	70.0	26
2022	2 teams▼	39	0	4	4	1	4.61	1.42	72	52.2	40
2023	2 teams▼	46	1	6	4	5	2.77	1.20	90	65	37
2024	5 teams▼	25	0	4	1	0	6.60	1.97	37	30.0	24
2025	Buffalo Bisons	14	0	1	0	2	1.62	1.02	22	16.2	5
Career	Totals	200	12	21	16	9	4.27	1.44	403	303.2	165

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

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.8 mph

Avg Spin2321 rpm

Whiff %27.7%

K %25.1%

BB %11.5%

Hard Hit %40.4%

Barrel %13.2%

xERA3.88

xBA Against0.216

xSLG Against0.362

BA Against0.190

SLG Against0.342

GB%45.6%

FB%28.9%

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

Toronto Blue Jays

2.70

1.02

50.0

2026

Toronto Blue Jays

3.33

1.11

46.0

Career

Totals

3.00

1.06

108

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

AZL Dodgers

2.05

1.36

22.0

2021

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

6.56

1.64

70.0

2022

2 teams▼

4.61

1.42

52.2

2023

2 teams▼

2.77

1.20

2024

5 teams▼

6.60

1.97

30.0

2025

Buffalo Bisons

1.62

1.02

16.2

Career

Totals

200

4.27

1.44

403

303.2

165