Drew Anderson

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Detroit Tigers · Pitcher

Age 326' 3" · 205 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 32 years old, Anderson enters 2026 as a multi-inning option for Detroit with mixed results through the early season. His 65 strikeouts over 50.2 innings demonstrate solid stuff, but the 4.09 ERA and 1.28 WHIP suggest he's allowing too many baserunners to be trusted as a reliable fantasy starter. The two saves indicate a potential path to holds or saves eligibility if he lands regular high-leverage work, making him more valuable in relief-heavy leagues than in traditional rotation-based formats. His age and middle-tier strikeout rate cap his upside, making him best suited as a streaming option or late-round depth piece rather than a core fantasy asset.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Philadelphia Phillies	2	0	0	0	0	23.14	3.00	2	2.1	1
2018	Philadelphia Phillies	5	1	0	1	0	4.97	1.50	11	12.2	2
2019	Philadelphia Phillies	2	0	0	0	0	7.50	2.00	6	6.0	6
2020	Chicago White Sox	1	0	0	1	0	40.50	4.50	2	1.1	2
2021	Texas Rangers	9	1	1	1	0	3.27	1.18	9	22.0	6
2026	Detroit Tigers	32	2	3	3	2	4.36	1.32	66	53.2	20
Career	Totals	51	4	4	6	2	5.33	1.44	96	98	37

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
2012	GCL Phillies	8	2	1	1	0	4.76	1.59	16	22.2	10
2013	Williamsport Crosscutters	15	15	6	3	0	2.00	1.02	54	76.1	20
2014	2 teams▼	11	10	5	5	0	3.62	1.39	52	49.2	18
2016	2 teams▼	15	15	3	4	0	2.70	1.10	78	70	22
2017	2 teams▼	22	22	9	4	0	3.46	1.12	93	114.1	42
2018	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	19	19	9	4	0	3.87	1.16	84	104.2	29
2019	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	11	11	0	6	0	5.77	1.55	40	48.1	27
2021	Round Rock Express	15	12	4	5	0	3.06	1.19	86	70.2	29
2024	Toledo Mud Hens	9	0	2	1	1	3.86	1.79	16	14.0	9
Career	Totals	125	106	39	33	1	3.47	1.21	519	570.2	206

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 Velo95.6 mph

Avg Spin2137 rpm

Whiff %29.8%

K %28.4%

BB %9.1%

Hard Hit %40.8%

Barrel %8.5%

xERA3.29

xBA Against0.209

xSLG Against0.342

BA Against0.248

SLG Against0.432

GB%47.6%

FB%22.4%

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

2017

Philadelphia Phillies

23.14

3.00

2.1

2018

Philadelphia Phillies

4.97

1.50

12.2

2019

Philadelphia Phillies

7.50

2.00

6.0

2020

Chicago White Sox

40.50

4.50

1.1

2021

Texas Rangers

3.27

1.18

22.0

2026

Detroit Tigers

4.36

1.32

53.2

Career

Totals

5.33

1.44

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

GCL Phillies

4.76

1.59

22.2

2013

Williamsport Crosscutters

2.00

1.02

76.1

2014

2 teams▼

3.62

1.39

49.2

2016

2 teams▼

2.70

1.10

2017

2 teams▼

3.46

1.12

114.1

2018

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

3.87

1.16

104.2

2019

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

5.77

1.55

48.1

2021

Round Rock Express

3.06

1.19

70.2

2024

Toledo Mud Hens

3.86

1.79

14.0

Career

Totals

125

106

3.47

1.21

519

570.2

206