Dylan Lee

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Atlanta Braves · Pitcher

Age 316' 3" · 214 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

At 31 years old, Lee brings stability to Atlanta's bullpen with a track record of dominance through the early weeks of 2026, posting a microscopic 0.97 ERA and 0.62 WHIP across 37 innings while striking out 44 batters. His 4-0 record and improved control suggest he's found a more consistent role within the Braves' pitching mix, potentially giving him more save opportunities if he continues to work high-leverage situations. The key risk is durability at his age—he's logged only 105.1 innings across the last two seasons—but if he stays healthy and maintains his current trajectory, he offers fantasy managers excellent ERA and WHIP production along with solid strikeout upside in deep leagues. His 2025 campaign showed he can handle a moderate workload with competent ratios, making him a reliable back-end rotation depth piece or bullpen streamer for savvy managers seeking ratio stability.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	Atlanta Braves	2	0	0	0	0	9.00	1.50	3	2.0	0
2022	Atlanta Braves	46	0	5	1	0	2.13	0.99	59	50.2	10
2023	Atlanta Braves	24	1	1	0	0	4.18	1.35	24	23.2	8
2024	Atlanta Braves	52	0	4	2	0	2.11	1.11	76	59.2	17
2025	Atlanta Braves	74	0	2	4	2	3.29	0.98	76	68.1	14
2026	Atlanta Braves	42	0	4	0	0	1.56	0.69	49	40.1	7
Career	Totals	240	1	16	7	2	2.61	1.01	287	244.2	56

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▼	13	6	0	1	1	2.48	1.03	13	29	9
2017	Greensboro Grasshoppers	19	19	4	10	0	4.85	1.29	73	98.1	23
2018	2 teams▼	22	0	6	2	0	1.45	1.00	25	31.0	12
2019	2 teams▼	45	0	1	6	13	2.91	1.23	56	58.2	21
2021	Gwinnett Stripers	35	0	5	1	1	1.54	0.75	54	46.2	6
2022	Gwinnett Stripers	14	0	1	1	2	2.30	1.02	23	15.2	2
2023	Gwinnett Stripers	7	0	1	1	0	6.14	1.50	4	7.1	3
2024	Gwinnett Stripers	2	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.33	4	3.0	0
Career	Totals	157	25	14	21	21	3.20	1.11	265	289.2	74

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 Velo93.3 mph

Avg Spin2137 rpm

Whiff %38.5%

K %33.1%

BB %4.7%

Hard Hit %28.3%

Barrel %4.3%

xERA1.95

xBA Against0.181

xSLG Against0.26

BA Against0.151

SLG Against0.237

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

2021

Atlanta Braves

9.00

1.50

2.0

2022

Atlanta Braves

2.13

0.99

50.2

2023

Atlanta Braves

4.18

1.35

23.2

2024

Atlanta Braves

2.11

1.11

59.2

2025

Atlanta Braves

3.29

0.98

68.1

2026

Atlanta Braves

1.56

0.69

40.1

Career

Totals

240

2.61

1.01

287

244.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

2 teams▼

2.48

1.03

2017

Greensboro Grasshoppers

4.85

1.29

98.1

2018

2 teams▼

1.45

1.00

31.0

2019

2 teams▼

2.91

1.23

58.2

2021

Gwinnett Stripers

1.54

0.75

46.2

2022

Gwinnett Stripers

2.30

1.02

15.2

2023

Gwinnett Stripers

6.14

1.50

7.1

2024

Gwinnett Stripers

0.00

0.33

3.0

Career

Totals

157

3.20

1.11

265

289.2