Carlos Estévez

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Kansas City Royals · Pitcher

Age 336' 6" · 277 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 33 years old, this two-time All-Star closer enters 2026 as Kansas City's primary saves option after a stellar 2025 campaign featuring 42 saves, a 2.45 ERA, and a 1.06 WHIP across 66 innings. His elite strikeout rate and exceptional ERA/WHIP profile make him a valuable asset in the saves category, though managers should monitor durability and workload management as he ages. The early-season appearance suggests he's healthy and ready to contribute, positioning him as a reliable source of wins and strikeouts despite the marginal impact he may have on batting-focused categories. His repeat All-Star selection underscores his status as a top-tier reliever, making him a strong target in saves leagues where closing opportunities are at a premium.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2016	Colorado Rockies	63	3	7	11	5.24	1.42	59	55.0	28
2017	Colorado Rockies	35	5	0	0	5.57	1.64	31	32.1	14
2019	Colorado Rockies	71	2	2	0	3.75	1.29	81	72.0	23
2020	Colorado Rockies	26	1	3	1	7.50	1.75	27	24.0	9
2021	Colorado Rockies	64	3	5	11	4.38	1.49	60	61.2	21
2022	Colorado Rockies	62	4	4	2	3.47	1.18	54	57.0	23
2023	Los Angeles Angels	63	5	5	31	3.90	1.49	78	62.1	31
2024	2 teams▼	54	4	5	26	2.45	0.91	50	55.0	12
2025	Kansas City Royals	67	4	5	42	2.45	1.06	54	66.0	22
2026	Kansas City Royals	1	0	1	0	162.00	18.00	0	0.1	2
Career	Totals	506	31	37	124	4.08	1.33	494	485.2	185

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
2011	DSL Rockies	8	6	3	2	0	3.44	1.38	27	34.0	14
2012	DSL Rockies	12	9	3	3	0	4.14	1.21	38	54.1	13
2013	2 teams▼	24	0	6	1	0	3.66	1.25	36	39.1	15
2014	Asheville Tourists	33	0	1	3	0	4.73	1.37	50	53.1	11
2015	2 teams▼	48	0	5	3	18	3.40	1.17	68	55.2	14
2016	Albuquerque Isotopes	5	0	1	0	0	3.18	1.59	4	5.2	3
2017	Albuquerque Isotopes	33	0	1	4	4	1.34	0.98	34	33.2	10
2018	Albuquerque Isotopes	28	0	0	1	1	6.35	1.69	35	28.1	11
2021	Albuquerque Isotopes	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	2.00	3	1.0	0
2026	Omaha Storm Chasers	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	1.50	0	0.2	1
Career	Totals	193	15	20	17	23	3.82	1.28	295	306	92

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 Velo91.2 mph

Avg Spin1954 rpm

Whiff %11.1%

K %0.0%

BB %28.6%

Hard Hit %80.0%

Barrel %20.0%

xERA29.08

xBA Against0.494

xSLG Against0.917

BA Against0.800

SLG Against1.400

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

2016

Colorado Rockies

5.24

1.42

55.0

2017

Colorado Rockies

5.57

1.64

32.1

2019

Colorado Rockies

3.75

1.29

72.0

2020

Colorado Rockies

7.50

1.75

24.0

2021

Colorado Rockies

4.38

1.49

61.2

2022

Colorado Rockies

3.47

1.18

57.0

2023

Los Angeles Angels

3.90

1.49

62.1

2024

2 teams▼

2.45

0.91

55.0

2025

Kansas City Royals

2.45

1.06

66.0

2026

Kansas City Royals

162.00

18.00

0.1

Career

Totals

506

124

4.08

1.33

494

485.2

185

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2011

DSL Rockies

3.44

1.38

34.0

2012

DSL Rockies

4.14

1.21

54.1

2013

2 teams▼

3.66

1.25

39.1

2014

Asheville Tourists

4.73

1.37

53.1

2015

2 teams▼

3.40

1.17

55.2

2016

Albuquerque Isotopes

3.18

1.59

5.2

2017

Albuquerque Isotopes

1.34

0.98

33.2

2018

Albuquerque Isotopes

6.35

1.69

28.1

2021

Albuquerque Isotopes

0.00

2.00

1.0

2026

Omaha Storm Chasers

0.00

1.50

0.2

Career

Totals

193

3.82

1.28

295

306