Brock Burke

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Cincinnati Reds · Pitcher

Age 296' 4" · 210 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

Burke enters 2026 as a reliable mid-rotation contributor for Cincinnati, having established himself as a solid strikeout source with 35 K through early innings while maintaining a respectable 2.72 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. His 2025 campaign demonstrated his ability to deliver win-friendly performances with a 7-1 record and over 50 strikeouts across 61.2 innings, showcasing the consistency that earned him Mid-Season All-Star honors earlier in his career. The main fantasy appeal centers on strikeout production and ERA stability, though the minimal save opportunities and modest win totals limit ceiling upside in traditional leagues. Burke represents a solid floor play for managers seeking depth on the mound, though he's unlikely to be a fantasy anchor given the lack of dominant peripherals or save opportunities in Cincinnati's bullpen.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	Texas Rangers	6	6	0	2	0	7.43	1.54	14	26.2	11
2022	Texas Rangers	52	0	7	5	0	1.97	1.06	90	82.1	24
2023	Texas Rangers	53	0	5	3	0	4.37	1.22	52	59.2	9
2024	2 teams▼	34	1	2	1	0	5.82	1.56	41	34.0	16
2025	Los Angeles Angels	69	1	7	1	0	3.36	1.23	52	61.2	18
2026	Cincinnati Reds	44	0	3	4	1	2.98	1.35	36	42.1	26
Career	Totals	258	8	24	16	1	3.76	1.26	285	306.2	104

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	GCL Rays	8	5	0	3	10.80	2.10	12	13.1	12
2015	Princeton Rays	11	11	4	2	3.42	1.23	35	52.2	11
2016	Hudson Valley Renegades	13	13	3	3	3.39	1.34	61	61.0	29
2017	2 teams▼	23	23	11	6	2.98	1.20	108	123.2	36
2018	2 teams▼	25	22	9	6	3.08	1.22	158	137.1	44
2019	4 teams▼	13	13	3	5	3.90	1.20	64	62.1	18
2021	Round Rock Express	21	20	1	5	5.68	1.38	97	77.2	31
2024	2 teams▼	18	2	0	0	4.84	1.75	21	22.1	13
Career	Totals	132	109	31	30	3.84	1.29	556	550.1	194

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 Velo95.7 mph

Avg Spin2256 rpm

Whiff %27.3%

K %19.9%

BB %14.4%

Hard Hit %33.3%

Barrel %9.9%

xERA4.55

xBA Against0.239

xSLG Against0.397

BA Against0.204

SLG Against0.349

GB%41.5%

FB%28.8%

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

2019

Texas Rangers

7.43

1.54

26.2

2022

Texas Rangers

1.97

1.06

82.1

2023

Texas Rangers

4.37

1.22

59.2

2024

2 teams▼

5.82

1.56

34.0

2025

Los Angeles Angels

3.36

1.23

61.2

2026

Cincinnati Reds

2.98

1.35

42.1

Career

Totals

258

3.76

1.26

285

306.2

104

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

GCL Rays

10.80

2.10

13.1

2015

Princeton Rays

3.42

1.23

52.2

2016

Hudson Valley Renegades

3.39

1.34

61.0

2017

2 teams▼

2.98

1.20

108

123.2

2018

2 teams▼

3.08

1.22

158

137.1

2019

4 teams▼

3.90

1.20

62.1

2021

Round Rock Express

5.68

1.38

77.2

2024

2 teams▼

4.84

1.75

22.1

Career

Totals

132

109

3.84

1.29

556

550.1

194