Cade Cavalli

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Washington Nationals · Pitcher

Age 276' 4" · 223 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

Cavalli enters 2026 as a mid-rotation starter for the Nationals with modest contributions across the board, posting a 4-4 record and 4.00 ERA through limited innings while striking out 89 batters. His 1.43 WHIP suggests improved command compared to his 2025 showing, though the ERA still hovers around league average, limiting upside in that category. The strikeout total offers some appeal in deeper leagues, but inconsistent win totals and lack of saves make him a streaming option rather than a cornerstone fantasy asset. Cavalli presents upside if the Nationals climb in the standings, but fantasy managers should temper expectations and monitor his role closely as the season unfolds.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Washington Nationals	1	1	0	1	14.54	1.85	6	4.1	2
2025	Washington Nationals	10	10	3	1	4.25	1.48	40	48.2	15
2026	Washington Nationals	19	19	5	4	3.88	1.38	105	92.2	31
Career	Totals	30	30	8	6	4.32	1.43	151	145.2	48

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
2021	3 teams▼	24	24	7	9	3.36	1.26	175	123.1	60
2022	Rochester Red Wings	20	20	6	4	3.71	1.18	104	97.0	39
2024	2 teams▼	3	3	0	0	2.16	0.72	13	8.1	5
2025	3 teams▼	17	17	4	7	5.35	1.45	79	74	30
Career	Totals	64	64	17	20	3.93	1.27	371	302.2	134

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 Velo96.5 mph

Avg Spin2218 rpm

Whiff %25.6%

K %25.5%

BB %7.5%

Hard Hit %39.2%

Barrel %7.2%

xERA4.13

xBA Against0.246

xSLG Against0.378

BA Against0.266

SLG Against0.371

GB%49.6%

FB%22.3%

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

2022

Washington Nationals

14.54

1.85

4.1

2025

Washington Nationals

4.25

1.48

48.2

2026

Washington Nationals

3.88

1.38

105

92.2

Career

Totals

4.32

1.43

151

145.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

3 teams▼

3.36

1.26

175

123.1

2022

Rochester Red Wings

3.71

1.18

104

97.0

2024

2 teams▼

2.16

0.72

8.1

2025

3 teams▼

5.35

1.45

Career

Totals

3.93

1.27

371

302.2

134