Davis Martin

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Chicago White Sox · Pitcher

Age 296' 2" · 215 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 29 years old, Martin enters 2026 as a mid-rotation starter for the White Sox coming off a breakout season that showcases significant upside for fantasy managers. His 2026 numbers demonstrate marked improvement across the board—a 3.00 ERA and 1.18 WHIP represent meaningful gains in efficiency compared to his 4.10 ERA and 1.29 WHIP from 2025, while his strikeout rate remains solid at 90 K over 93 innings. The 9 wins already accumulated suggest he's receiving run support and capitalizing on starts, making him a reliable contributor in the wins category for depth-focused rosters. The primary risk remains his durability and consistency given his shorter track record, but his improved control and ERA trajectory make him a worthwhile streamer or back-of-rotation option in 2026.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Chicago White Sox	14	9	3	6	4.83	1.29	48	63.1	19
2024	Chicago White Sox	11	10	0	5	4.32	1.46	47	50.0	23
2025	Chicago White Sox	26	25	7	10	4.10	1.29	104	142.2	48
2026	Chicago White Sox	17	17	9	3	3.08	1.26	90	96.1	29
Career	Totals	68	61	19	24	3.98	1.31	289	352.1	119

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
2018	2 teams▼	9	2	0	2	4.29	1.29	22	21.0	6
2019	Kannapolis Intimidators	27	27	9	9	5.04	1.31	156	144.2	38
2021	2 teams▼	23	23	4	7	4.91	1.51	98	88	34
2022	2 teams▼	18	18	5	6	5.14	1.40	99	77	25
2023	Charlotte Knights	3	3	0	0	2.81	1.06	20	16.0	7
2024	3 teams▼	7	7	0	1	3.43	1.10	25	21	5
2025	Charlotte Knights	2	2	0	0	4.76	1.41	5	5.2	1
Career	Totals	89	82	18	25	4.80	1.36	425	373.1	116

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 Velo93.6 mph

Avg Spin2474 rpm

Whiff %26.2%

K %22.7%

BB %7.3%

Hard Hit %45.1%

Barrel %6.3%

xERA4.11

xBA Against0.261

xSLG Against0.387

BA Against0.254

SLG Against0.373

GB%43.8%

FB%19.3%

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

Chicago White Sox

4.83

1.29

63.1

2024

Chicago White Sox

4.32

1.46

50.0

2025

Chicago White Sox

4.10

1.29

104

142.2

2026

Chicago White Sox

3.08

1.26

96.1

Career

Totals

3.98

1.31

289

352.1

119

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

2 teams▼

4.29

1.29

21.0

2019

Kannapolis Intimidators

5.04

1.31

156

144.2

2021

2 teams▼

4.91

1.51

2022

2 teams▼

5.14

1.40

2023

Charlotte Knights

2.81

1.06

16.0

2024

3 teams▼

3.43

1.10

2025

Charlotte Knights

4.76

1.41

5.2

Career

Totals

4.80

1.36

425

373.1

116