Didier Fuentes

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Atlanta Braves · Pitcher

Age 216' 0" · 170 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

This young arm is entering his second MLB season with tremendous momentum after a breakout 2026 start, posting a 4-0 record with a 2.59 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across 31 innings while striking out 36 batters. The dramatic improvement from his rough 2025 debut—which saw him post a 13.85 ERA over just 13 innings—suggests he's made significant adjustments and gained confidence in his stuff. Fantasy managers should monitor his role closely, as his early-season performance indicates he's earned meaningful opportunities in Atlanta's rotation, making him an intriguing source of wins and strikeouts if the Braves continue to lean on him. The primary risk remains his youth and limited track record; however, the combination of elite strikeout rates and improved command makes him a compelling upside play for patient owners willing to ride out potential volatility.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	Atlanta Braves	4	4	0	3	0	13.85	2.23	12	13.0	6
2026	Atlanta Braves	28	1	4	0	1	2.60	1.15	39	34.2	11
Career	Totals	32	5	4	3	1	5.66	1.45	51	47.2	17

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	DSL Braves	11	11	1	1	2.25	1.02	50	44.0	10
2023	Augusta GreenJackets	10	7	0	4	7.27	1.69	27	26.0	12
2024	Augusta GreenJackets	18	17	3	6	2.74	1.02	98	75.2	21
2025	3 teams▼	13	13	1	7	4.58	1.14	71	57	16
2026	Gwinnett Stripers	3	3	1	1	2.16	0.84	20	16.2	6
Career	Totals	55	51	6	19	3.61	1.12	266	219.1	65

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

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo96.9 mph

Avg Spin2196 rpm

Whiff %26.8%

K %27.3%

BB %7.7%

Hard Hit %37.8%

Barrel %4.4%

xERA3.19

xBA Against0.228

xSLG Against0.325

BA Against0.228

SLG Against0.299

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

2025

Atlanta Braves

13.85

2.23

13.0

2026

Atlanta Braves

2.60

1.15

34.2

Career

Totals

5.66

1.45

47.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2022

DSL Braves

2.25

1.02

44.0

2023

Augusta GreenJackets

7.27

1.69

26.0

2024

Augusta GreenJackets

2.74

1.02

75.2

2025

3 teams▼

4.58

1.14

2026

Gwinnett Stripers

2.16

0.84

16.2

Career

Totals

3.61

1.12

266

219.1