Dax Fulton

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Miami Marlins · RP

Age 256' 7" · 245 lbsThrows Left

#681 Current#577 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

This 24-year-old right-hander makes his MLB debut in 2026 with promising early returns, posting a sharp 2.57 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across his first seven innings of work. Fulton's strikeout rate has been modest so far with six K's in limited action, but his ability to keep the ball in the park and limit baserunners suggests he could develop into a reliable fantasy contributor as he gains experience in the majors. The key risk is innings availability—as a young pitcher working his way into a full-time role, early-season inconsistency in volume is likely, making him better suited as a streaming option or deep-league pickup rather than a cornerstone starter. If Jacksonville gives him regular run support and extended outings, Fulton's clean pitching profile could translate to solid ERA and WHIP numbers throughout 2026.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Miami Marlins	16	0	2	0	0	3.77	1.33	29	28.2	15
Career	Totals	16	0	2	0	0	3.77	1.33	29	28.2	15

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	2 teams▼	20	19	2	5	4.60	1.39	84	78.1	38
2022	2 teams▼	24	23	6	7	3.80	1.31	150	118.1	42
2023	Pensacola Blue Wahoos	7	6	2	4	5.18	1.55	39	33.0	19
2025	2 teams▼	23	22	5	11	5.38	1.62	115	103.2	59
2026	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	19	11	3	5	5.06	1.55	62	58.2	38
Career	Totals	93	81	18	32	4.68	1.46	450	392	196

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	0	12.0	1-0	0	3.00	1.17	14	4

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
16	0	28.2	2-0	0	3.77	1.33	29	15

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.0 mph

Avg Spin2369 rpm

Whiff %26.8%

K %23.8%

BB %12.3%

Hard Hit %42.1%

Barrel %5.3%

xERA3.73

xBA Against0.226

xSLG Against0.320

BA Against0.219

SLG Against0.333

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

Miami Marlins

3.77

1.33

28.2

Career

Totals

3.77

1.33

28.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

2 teams▼

4.60

1.39

78.1

2022

2 teams▼

3.80

1.31

150

118.1

2023

Pensacola Blue Wahoos

5.18

1.55

33.0

2025

2 teams▼

5.38

1.62

115

103.2

2026

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

5.06

1.55

58.2

Career

Totals

4.68

1.46

450

392

196

W-L

ERA

WHIP

12.0

1-0

3.00

1.17

W-L

ERA

WHIP

28.2

2-0

3.77

1.33