Drew Rasmussen

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Tampa Bay Rays · Pitcher

Age 306' 1" · 240 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

This 30-year-old right-hander enters 2026 as an All-Star caliber starter coming off a strong 2025 campaign where he posted a 10-5 record with a 2.76 ERA and 127 strikeouts over 150 innings. Rasmussen's 2026 numbers show continued excellence with a 2.45 ERA and 0.87 WHIP through 92 innings, demonstrating elite command and consistency that makes him a reliable source of wins and strikeouts in fantasy lineups. The primary fantasy value lies in his ERA and WHIP contributions—both elite categories where he consistently performs at an All-Star level—along with a solid strikeout rate that has hovered around 7.6 K/9 innings. The main risk factor is durability given his innings pitched have remained modest (150 IP or fewer), which could limit win totals and overall volume compared to workhorse starters, though his efficiency and consistent excellence make him an anchor starter in most competitive leagues.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2020	Milwaukee Brewers	12	0	1	0	0	5.87	1.70	21	15.1	9
2021	2 teams▼	35	10	4	1	1	2.84	1.08	73	76.0	25
2022	Tampa Bay Rays	28	28	11	7	0	2.84	1.04	125	146.0	31
2023	Tampa Bay Rays	8	8	4	2	0	2.62	1.05	47	44.2	11
2024	Tampa Bay Rays	16	4	0	2	1	2.83	1.08	35	28.2	6
2025	Tampa Bay Rays	31	31	10	5	0	2.76	1.02	127	150.0	37
2026	Tampa Bay Rays	17	17	7	4	0	2.78	0.90	96	97.0	17
Career	Totals	147	98	37	21	2	2.87	1.04	524	557.2	136

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
2019	3 teams▼	27	23	1	3	0	3.15	1.18	96	74.1	31
2021	Durham Bulls	8	1	2	0	1	0.00	0.62	23	11.1	2
2024	Durham Bulls	5	2	0	2	0	8.59	1.50	8	7.1	0
Career	Totals	40	26	3	5	1	3.19	1.14	127	92.3	33

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 Velo95.8 mph

Avg Spin2387 rpm

Whiff %24.8%

K %25.4%

BB %4.5%

Hard Hit %33.5%

Barrel %6.9%

xERA3.17

xBA Against0.23

xSLG Against0.361

BA Against0.197

SLG Against0.321

GB%47.3%

FB%22.3%

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

2020

Milwaukee Brewers

5.87

1.70

15.1

2021

2 teams▼

2.84

1.08

76.0

2022

Tampa Bay Rays

2.84

1.04

125

146.0

2023

Tampa Bay Rays

2.62

1.05

44.2

2024

Tampa Bay Rays

2.83

1.08

28.2

2025

Tampa Bay Rays

2.76

1.02

127

150.0

2026

Tampa Bay Rays

2.78

0.90

97.0

Career

Totals

147

2.87

1.04

524

557.2

136

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2019

3 teams▼

3.15

1.18

74.1

2021

Durham Bulls

0.00

0.62

11.1

2024

Durham Bulls

8.59

1.50

7.1

Career

Totals

3.19

1.14

127

92.3