Dean Kremer

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Minnesota Twins · Pitcher

Age 306' 2" · 210 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 30 years old, this right-hander operates as a mid-rotation starter competing for innings in what appears to be a depth role with the Orioles organization. His 2025 campaign showed modest production with 11 wins and 142 strikeouts across 171.2 innings, though his ERA and WHIP remain concerning for fantasy purposes. Early 2026 results suggest continued volatility in the 4.09 ERA range, making him a risky play for managers seeking stability in ERA and WHIP categories. The upside remains in accumulating wins and strikeouts if he secures regular starts, but his age and recent performance trends suggest he's best viewed as a streaming option rather than a reliable anchor in a fantasy rotation.

News Updates

Twins Acquire Dean Kremer from Orioles for Starter Depth
Minnesota acquired veteran right-hander Dean Kremer from Baltimore in exchange for outfield prospect Jhomnardo Reyes. The 30-year-old Kremer provides the Twins with established rotation depth ahead of the trade deadline. This marks Minnesota's second major move in as many days as they continue their winning push.
Aug 1, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2020	Baltimore Orioles	4	4	1	1	4.82	1.45	22	18.2	12
2021	Baltimore Orioles	13	13	0	7	7.55	1.64	47	53.2	25
2022	Baltimore Orioles	22	21	8	7	3.23	1.25	87	125.1	34
2023	Baltimore Orioles	32	32	13	5	4.12	1.31	157	172.2	55
2024	Baltimore Orioles	24	24	8	10	4.10	1.24	123	129.2	51
2025	Baltimore Orioles	31	29	11	10	4.19	1.21	142	171.2	45
2026	Baltimore Orioles	7	7	1	4	6.50	1.36	38	36.0	11
Career	Totals	133	130	42	44	4.37	1.29	616	707.2	233

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
2016	2 teams▼	12	6	2	1	0	2.27	0.82	35	31.2	7
2017	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	33	6	1	4	3	5.18	1.50	96	80.0	34
2018	3 teams▼	9	9	5	2	0	2.24	1.17	64	52.1	20
2019	3 teams▼	21	21	9	6	0	3.72	1.30	122	113.2	37
2021	Norfolk Tides	17	13	1	5	0	4.91	1.30	69	62.1	20
2022	2 teams▼	3	3	0	0	0	0.00	0.44	18	9	2
2024	Norfolk Tides	3	3	0	1	0	11.42	2.19	9	8.2	4
2026	Norfolk Tides	4	4	0	1	0	1.83	0.86	25	19.2	5
Career	Totals	118	81	23	23	3	3.79	1.25	552	456.1	155

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

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.7 mph

Avg Spin2042 rpm

Whiff %28.4%

K %24.8%

BB %7.2%

Hard Hit %34.6%

Barrel %8.7%

xERA4.93

xBA Against0.256

xSLG Against0.483

BA Against0.271

SLG Against0.593

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

2020

Baltimore Orioles

4.82

1.45

18.2

2021

Baltimore Orioles

7.55

1.64

53.2

2022

Baltimore Orioles

3.23

1.25

125.1

2023

Baltimore Orioles

4.12

1.31

157

172.2

2024

Baltimore Orioles

4.10

1.24

123

129.2

2025

Baltimore Orioles

4.19

1.21

142

171.2

2026

Baltimore Orioles

6.50

1.36

36.0

Career

Totals

133

130

4.37

1.29

616

707.2

233

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

2 teams▼

2.27

0.82

31.2

2017

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

5.18

1.50

80.0

2018

3 teams▼

2.24

1.17

52.1

2019

3 teams▼

3.72

1.30

122

113.2

2021

Norfolk Tides

4.91

1.30

62.1

2022

2 teams▼

0.00

0.44

2024

Norfolk Tides

11.42

2.19

8.2

2026

Norfolk Tides

1.83

0.86

19.2

Career

Totals

118

3.79

1.25

552

456.1

155