Eduardo Rodriguez

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Arizona Diamondbacks · Pitcher

Age 336' 2" · 231 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

At 33 years old, Rodriguez has bounced back impressively in 2026 after a rough 2025 campaign, posting a 2.21 ERA with 71 strikeouts over 102 innings while maintaining an excellent 1.18 WHIP—a marked improvement that suggests he's rediscovered his form as a reliable mid-rotation starter. His 7-2 record and strong ERA reflect a pitcher operating at peak efficiency, making him a valuable source of wins and strikeouts for fantasy managers willing to bank on his resurgence. The main risk is his age and the durability question that comes with a 33-year-old arm, particularly given last season's struggles, so fantasy investors should monitor his workload and health closely as the season progresses. Overall, Rodriguez offers solid upside in ERA and WHIP while providing steady win support, making him a solid mid-tier starter for teams seeking stability after a down year.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	Boston Red Sox	21	21	10	6	3.85	1.29	98	121.2	37
2016	Boston Red Sox	20	20	3	7	4.71	1.30	100	107.0	40
2017	Boston Red Sox	25	24	6	7	4.19	1.28	150	137.1	50
2018	Boston Red Sox	27	23	13	5	3.82	1.26	146	129.2	45
2019	Boston Red Sox	34	34	19	6	3.81	1.33	213	203.1	75
2021	Boston Red Sox	32	31	13	8	4.74	1.39	185	157.2	47
2022	Detroit Tigers	17	17	5	5	4.05	1.33	72	91.0	34
2023	Detroit Tigers	26	26	13	9	3.30	1.15	143	152.2	48
2024	Arizona Diamondbacks	10	10	3	4	5.04	1.50	47	50.0	19
2025	Arizona Diamondbacks	29	29	9	9	5.02	1.54	143	154.1	60
2026	Arizona Diamondbacks	18	18	7	3	2.25	1.16	74	108.0	38
Career	Totals	259	253	101	69	4.04	1.32	1371	1412.2	493

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
2010	DSL Orioles 1	12	12	3	4	0	2.33	1.17	62	65.2	28
2011	2 teams▼	12	11	1	1	1	2.22	1.07	50	48.2	18
2012	Delmarva Shorebirds	22	22	5	7	0	3.70	1.24	73	107.0	30
2013	2 teams▼	25	25	10	7	0	3.41	1.24	125	145	49
2014	2 teams▼	22	22	6	8	0	3.60	1.31	108	120.0	37
2015	Pawtucket Red Sox	8	8	4	3	0	2.98	1.10	44	48.1	7
2016	Pawtucket Red Sox	7	7	0	4	0	3.08	1.05	24	38.0	7
2017	2 teams▼	3	3	0	2	0	6.75	1.80	15	13.1	5
2018	Portland Sea Dogs	2	2	0	0	0	0.00	0.88	14	8.0	4
2022	2 teams▼	4	4	1	0	0	1.00	0.78	31	18	3
2023	Toledo Mud Hens	1	1	0	0	0	0.00	0.92	4	4.1	1
2025	ACL D-backs	1	1	0	1	0	5.79	0.86	9	4.2	1
Career	Totals	119	118	30	37	1	3.19	1.20	559	621	190

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 Velo91.9 mph

Avg Spin2174 rpm

Whiff %19.7%

K %16.9%

BB %8.7%

Hard Hit %37.2%

Barrel %9.2%

xERA5.00

xBA Against0.266

xSLG Against0.458

BA Against0.219

SLG Against0.358

GB%41.5%

FB%28.0%

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

2015

Boston Red Sox

3.85

1.29

121.2

2016

Boston Red Sox

4.71

1.30

100

107.0

2017

Boston Red Sox

4.19

1.28

150

137.1

2018

Boston Red Sox

3.82

1.26

146

129.2

2019

Boston Red Sox

3.81

1.33

213

203.1

2021

Boston Red Sox

4.74

1.39

185

157.2

2022

Detroit Tigers

4.05

1.33

91.0

2023

Detroit Tigers

3.30

1.15

143

152.2

2024

Arizona Diamondbacks

5.04

1.50

50.0

2025

Arizona Diamondbacks

5.02

1.54

143

154.1

2026

Arizona Diamondbacks

2.25

1.16

108.0

Career

Totals

259

253

101

4.04

1.32

1371

1412.2

493

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2010

DSL Orioles 1

2.33

1.17

65.2

2011

2 teams▼

2.22

1.07

48.2

2012

Delmarva Shorebirds

3.70

1.24

107.0

2013

2 teams▼

3.41

1.24

125

145

2014

2 teams▼

3.60

1.31

108

120.0

2015

Pawtucket Red Sox

2.98

1.10

48.1

2016

Pawtucket Red Sox

3.08

1.05

38.0

2017

2 teams▼

6.75

1.80

13.1

2018

Portland Sea Dogs

0.00

0.88

8.0

2022

2 teams▼

1.00

0.78

2023

Toledo Mud Hens

0.00

0.92

4.1

2025

ACL D-backs

5.79

0.86

4.2

Career

Totals

119

118

3.19

1.20

559

621

190