Bryan Hudson

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Chicago White Sox · Pitcher

Age 296' 8" · 248 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

Hudson enters 2026 as a bounce-back candidate for the White Sox after a disappointing 2025, and early season results suggest a significant improvement with a 2.13 ERA and 1.26 WHIP through limited work. His strikeout rate appears solid at 35 K in 38 innings, providing modest upside in that category, though his lack of save opportunities indicates he remains in a relief role without closer responsibilities. The combination of improved ERA, reduced WHIP, and consistent strikeouts makes him a potential streaming option in deeper leagues, but fantasy managers should monitor his workload and role definition before committing too heavily to his production. At 29 years old with just over three years of MLB experience, Hudson still carries some risk due to inconsistency, but his early 2026 performance suggests he could deliver useful ratios for teams seeking relief pitching depth.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Los Angeles Dodgers	6	0	0	0	0	7.27	1.85	7	8.2	4
2024	Milwaukee Brewers	43	0	6	1	0	1.73	0.72	62	62.1	17
2025	2 teams▼	16	0	0	1	0	4.80	1.87	19	15.0	13
2026	Chicago White Sox	40	5	3	2	3	2.31	1.33	37	39.0	16
Career	Totals	105	5	9	4	3	2.66	1.13	125	125	50

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
2015	AZL Cubs	5	0	0	0	0	2.70	1.20	5	6.2	2
2016	Eugene Emeralds	13	13	5	4	0	5.06	1.65	41	58.2	41
2017	South Bend Cubs	24	24	9	3	0	3.91	1.45	81	124.1	52
2018	Myrtle Beach Pelicans	23	23	6	11	0	4.70	1.42	78	113.0	58
2019	2 teams▼	11	9	2	2	0	4.66	1.31	32	36.2	8
2021	2 teams▼	35	0	6	4	0	4.76	1.31	55	58.2	30
2022	2 teams▼	39	0	4	3	4	3.66	1.31	76	59	27
2023	Oklahoma City Dodgers	46	8	5	2	0	2.43	1.31	86	55.2	26
2024	Nashville Sounds	8	0	0	0	0	2.08	1.38	13	8.2	2
2025	2 teams▼	30	0	2	1	2	5.97	1.48	31	31.2	14
Career	Totals	234	77	39	30	6	4.23	1.41	498	552.3	260

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 Velo91.7 mph

Avg Spin2174 rpm

Whiff %22.9%

K %22.2%

BB %9.6%

Hard Hit %35.5%

Barrel %3.6%

xERA3.62

xBA Against0.242

xSLG Against0.333

BA Against0.261

SLG Against0.312

GB%45.5%

FB%24.5%

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

2023

Los Angeles Dodgers

7.27

1.85

8.2

2024

Milwaukee Brewers

1.73

0.72

62.1

2025

2 teams▼

4.80

1.87

15.0

2026

Chicago White Sox

2.31

1.33

39.0

Career

Totals

105

2.66

1.13

125

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

AZL Cubs

2.70

1.20

6.2

2016

Eugene Emeralds

5.06

1.65

58.2

2017

South Bend Cubs

3.91

1.45

124.1

2018

Myrtle Beach Pelicans

4.70

1.42

113.0

2019

2 teams▼

4.66

1.31

36.2

2021

2 teams▼

4.76

1.31

58.2

2022

2 teams▼

3.66

1.31

2023

Oklahoma City Dodgers

2.43

1.31

55.2

2024

Nashville Sounds

2.08

1.38

8.2

2025

2 teams▼

5.97

1.48

31.2

Career

Totals

234

4.23

1.41

498

552.3

260