Dylan Dodd

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Atlanta Braves · Pitcher

Age 286' 2" · 210 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

Coming into his fourth professional season, Dodd operates as a valuable depth piece in Atlanta's bullpen with demonstrated strikeout potential and impressive ERA numbers across his recent MLB appearances. His 2026 campaign shows early promise with a 2.70 ERA and 0.95 WHIP through 20 innings, while his strikeout rate remains solid at a 9.9 K/9 pace. The primary risk is his lack of a defined role—with only one save on the season, he profiles more as a setup reliever than a closer, limiting his upside in the saves category for fantasy managers seeking closer value. For those in points leagues or seeking a steady arm with low-risk ERA and WHIP contributions, Dodd presents a worthwhile late-round investment with ceiling potential if the Braves insert him into higher-leverage situations.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Atlanta Braves	7	7	2	2	0	7.60	1.89	15	34.1	12
2024	Atlanta Braves	1	0	0	0	0	9.00	2.50	2	2.0	1
2025	Atlanta Braves	28	0	1	0	0	3.60	0.94	30	35.0	5
2026	Atlanta Braves	19	0	0	0	1	2.25	0.83	27	24.0	8
Career	Totals	55	7	3	2	1	4.81	1.29	74	95.1	26

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
2021	2 teams▼	4	4	0	2	0	9.00	1.57	20	14	3
2022	3 teams▼	26	26	12	9	0	3.36	1.18	153	142	31
2023	2 teams▼	17	15	4	6	0	5.65	1.49	71	78	30
2024	Gwinnett Stripers	25	20	2	7	1	5.35	1.51	98	107.2	32
2025	Gwinnett Stripers	24	0	2	1	0	4.26	1.18	32	25.1	3
2026	Gwinnett Stripers	9	0	1	0	0	4.85	1.31	21	13.0	3
Career	Totals	105	65	21	25	1	4.71	1.36	395	380	102

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

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.9 mph

Avg Spin2140 rpm

Whiff %29.4%

K %29.7%

BB %8.8%

Hard Hit %41.1%

Barrel %7.1%

xERA2.74

xBA Against0.198

xSLG Against0.324

BA Against0.146

SLG Against0.293

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

2023

Atlanta Braves

7.60

1.89

34.1

2024

Atlanta Braves

9.00

2.50

2.0

2025

Atlanta Braves

3.60

0.94

35.0

2026

Atlanta Braves

2.25

0.83

24.0

Career

Totals

4.81

1.29

95.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

2 teams▼

9.00

1.57

2022

3 teams▼

3.36

1.18

153

142

2023

2 teams▼

5.65

1.49

2024

Gwinnett Stripers

5.35

1.51

107.2

2025

Gwinnett Stripers

4.26

1.18

25.1

2026

Gwinnett Stripers

4.85

1.31

13.0

Career

Totals

105

4.71

1.36

395

380

102