David Sandlin

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Chicago White Sox · SP

Age 256' 4" · 215 lbsThrows Right

#674 Current

FBaseball Overview

The 25-year-old right-hander arrives in 2026 as a prospect with limited MLB experience, posting a 2-1 record with a 6.05 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 19.1 innings while striking out 20 batters. His strikeout rate shows promising velocity and swing-and-miss stuff, but the elevated ERA and WHIP suggest he's still developing command and consistency at the major league level. Sandlin likely operates as a back-of-the-rotation starter or long-relief option rather than a fantasy cornerstone, making him a speculative play for managers seeking upside in deeper leagues. Fantasy managers should monitor his progression closely, as improved command could unlock his strikeout potential, though early-season struggles indicate he carries considerable risk in standard formats.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Chicago White Sox	8	6	3	2	0	5.58	1.21	40	40.1	13
Career	Totals	8	6	3	2	0	5.58	1.21	40	40.1	13

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
2022	ACL Royals	1	1	0	0	0.00	0.50	3	2.0	0
2023	2 teams▼	14	14	4	2	3.51	1.22	87	66.2	18
2024	2 teams▼	18	18	0	4	5.34	1.38	82	57.1	18
2025	2 teams▼	32	14	9	6	4.50	1.37	107	106	40
2026	2 teams▼	16	16	4	0	2.08	1.24	75	69.1	35
Career	Totals	81	63	17	12	3.85	1.30	354	301.1	111

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	34.1	2-2	0	6.29	1.40	36	13

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
8	6	40.1	3-2	0	5.58	1.21	40	13

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo96.2 mph

Avg Spin2341 rpm

Whiff %24.5%

K %24.0%

BB %7.8%

Hard Hit %34.5%

Barrel %8.8%

xERA3.98

xBA Against0.238

xSLG Against0.397

BA Against0.235

SLG Against0.425

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

Chicago White Sox

5.58

1.21

40.1

Career

Totals

5.58

1.21

40.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2022

ACL Royals

0.00

0.50

2.0

2023

2 teams▼

3.51

1.22

66.2

2024

2 teams▼

5.34

1.38

57.1

2025

2 teams▼

4.50

1.37

107

106

2026

2 teams▼

2.08

1.24

69.1

Career

Totals

3.85

1.30

354

301.1

111

W-L

ERA

WHIP

34.1

2-2

6.29

1.40

W-L

ERA

WHIP

40.1

3-2

5.58

1.21