Connor Prielipp

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Minnesota Twins · SP

Age 256' 2" · 210 lbsThrows Left

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This rookie right-hander offers intriguing upside for Minnesota's rotation but enters 2026 with considerable inconsistency, sporting a 2-5 record across 61.2 innings with a 4.96 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. Prielipp's strikeout rate shows promise with 65 K's, providing some appeal in deep leagues if he can tighten his control and reduce the walks that are inflating his WHIP. The primary risk is his early-season struggles with command and run prevention, which typically plague young arms adjusting to MLB competition. Fantasy managers should view him as a cautious late-round flier with upside potential rather than a reliable contributor, monitoring his performance closely as he develops throughout the season.

News Updates

Connor Prielipp takes seventh loss
Minnesota Twins pitcher Connor Prielipp fell to 3-7 after taking the loss in San Diego on Friday, surrendering six runs on eight hits with seven strikeouts and two walks over six innings. His continued struggles on the mound leave fantasy managers searching for alternatives in the Twins' rotation.
Aug 22, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Minnesota Twins	24	22	6	7	0	4.87	1.29	128	125.2	44
Career	Totals	24	22	6	7	0	4.87	1.29	128	125.2	44

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
2023	2 teams▼	2	2	0	0	6.75	1.80	7	6.2	4
2024	3 teams▼	9	9	0	1	2.70	0.90	41	23.1	7
2025	2 teams▼	24	23	1	9	4.03	1.51	98	82.2	31
2026	St. Paul Saints	5	4	1	0	1.93	1.07	25	18.2	9
Career	Totals	40	38	2	10	3.63	1.36	171	131.1	51

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	5	38.0	3-1	0	3.79	1.08	34	8

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
24	22	125.2	6-7	0	4.87	1.29	128	44

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.4 mph

Avg Spin2604 rpm

Whiff %23.6%

K %23.9%

BB %8.2%

Hard Hit %41.1%

Barrel %6.5%

xERA3.95

xBA Against0.237

xSLG Against0.381

BA Against0.249

SLG Against0.390

GB%43.4%

FB%27.3%

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

2026

Minnesota Twins

4.87

1.29

128

125.2

Career

Totals

4.87

1.29

128

125.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

2 teams▼

6.75

1.80

6.2

2024

3 teams▼

2.70

0.90

23.1

2025

2 teams▼

4.03

1.51

82.2

2026

St. Paul Saints

1.93

1.07

18.2

Career

Totals

3.63

1.36

171

131.1

W-L

ERA

WHIP

38.0

3-1

3.79

1.08

W-L

ERA

WHIP

125.2

6-7

4.87

1.29

128