Brooks Raley

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New York Mets · Pitcher

Age 386' 3" · 200 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

At 38 years old, this veteran left-hander continues to provide reliable relief depth for the Mets with a strong 2.40 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 30 innings in 2026. His strikeout rate remains solid at 32 K, though the lack of save opportunities limits his upside in that category, positioning him as a dependable source for ERA and WHIP rather than wins and saves. The extended playing time compared to 2025 suggests the Mets view him as a trusted bullpen option, but his age and continued reliance on craftsmanship rather than overpowering stuff means fantasy managers should temper expectations for dramatic improvements. He offers modest value as a complementary pitcher in deeper leagues where ERA and WHIP contributions matter, though he's unlikely to be a league-winner at this stage of his career.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2012	Chicago Cubs	5	5	1	2	0	8.14	1.81	16	24.1	11
2013	Chicago Cubs	9	0	0	0	0	5.14	1.36	14	14.0	8
2020	2 teams▼	21	0	0	1	1	4.95	0.95	27	20.0	6
2021	Houston Astros	58	0	2	3	2	4.78	1.20	65	49.0	16
2022	Tampa Bay Rays	60	0	1	2	6	2.68	0.97	61	53.2	15
2023	New York Mets	66	0	1	2	3	2.80	1.26	61	54.2	25
2024	New York Mets	8	0	1	0	0	0.00	0.71	9	7.0	3
2025	New York Mets	30	0	3	1	0	2.45	0.78	25	25.2	6
2026	New York Mets	36	0	3	3	0	2.23	1.21	36	32.1	13
Career	Totals	293	5	12	14	12	3.69	1.16	314	280.2	103

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
2009	2 teams▼	5	3	0	1	0	2.53	0.75	5	10.2	3
2010	Daytona Cubs	27	27	8	6	0	3.50	1.42	97	136.1	43
2011	Tennessee Smokies	26	25	8	10	0	4.22	1.58	80	136.1	45
2012	2 teams▼	22	22	6	10	0	3.58	1.33	98	130.2	40
2013	Iowa Cubs	27	25	8	10	1	4.46	1.32	95	141.1	45
2014	2 teams▼	14	6	0	4	1	7.88	2.10	34	37.2	23
2021	Sugar Land Skeeters	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	1.00	1	1.0	0
2023	Binghamton Rumble Ponies	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	1.00	3	1.0	0
2025	3 teams▼	8	1	1	0	0	0.00	0.89	13	9	1
Career	Totals	131	109	31	41	2	4.10	1.44	426	604	200

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 Velo90.0 mph

Avg Spin2611 rpm

Whiff %24.2%

K %26.1%

BB %9.4%

Hard Hit %30.2%

Barrel %5.8%

xERA3.62

xBA Against0.224

xSLG Against0.347

BA Against0.217

SLG Against0.342

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

2012

Chicago Cubs

8.14

1.81

24.1

2013

Chicago Cubs

5.14

1.36

14.0

2020

2 teams▼

4.95

0.95

20.0

2021

Houston Astros

4.78

1.20

49.0

2022

Tampa Bay Rays

2.68

0.97

53.2

2023

New York Mets

2.80

1.26

54.2

2024

New York Mets

0.00

0.71

7.0

2025

New York Mets

2.45

0.78

25.2

2026

New York Mets

2.23

1.21

32.1

Career

Totals

293

3.69

1.16

314

280.2

103

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2009

2 teams▼

2.53

0.75

10.2

2010

Daytona Cubs

3.50

1.42

136.1

2011

Tennessee Smokies

4.22

1.58

136.1

2012

2 teams▼

3.58

1.33

130.2

2013

Iowa Cubs

4.46

1.32

141.1

2014

2 teams▼

7.88

2.10

37.2

2021

Sugar Land Skeeters

0.00

1.00

1.0

2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies

0.00

1.00

1.0

2025

3 teams▼

0.00

0.89

Career

Totals

131

109

4.10

1.44

426

604

200