Emerson Hancock

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Seattle Mariners · Pitcher

Age 276' 4" · 213 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

After a rough 2025 campaign, Hancock seeks redemption in 2026 with early results suggesting a significant ERA and command improvement, posting a 3.47 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP through 90+ innings. His strikeout rate remains modest at 87 K in limited action, making him a mid-rotation starter option rather than a premium strikeout source for fantasy rosters. The Mariners appear to be giving him a legitimate shot at consistency, but his win-loss record (5-4) reflects the volatility that has plagued his early career, and continued health or usage concerns could limit his upside in both wins and innings pitched. For fantasy managers, Hancock presents a low-floor, moderate-ceiling option best suited for deeper leagues seeking ERA and WHIP stability rather than volume categories.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Seattle Mariners	3	3	0	0	4.50	1.33	6	12.0	3
2024	Seattle Mariners	12	12	4	4	4.75	1.34	39	60.2	19
2025	Seattle Mariners	22	16	4	5	4.90	1.38	64	90.0	31
2026	Seattle Mariners	17	17	6	4	3.23	1.01	92	97.2	24
Career	Totals	54	48	14	13	4.22	1.23	201	260.1	77

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	2 teams▼	12	12	3	1	2.62	1.03	43	44.2	17
2022	Arkansas Travelers	21	21	7	4	3.75	1.20	92	98.1	38
2023	Arkansas Travelers	20	20	11	5	4.32	1.23	107	98.0	38
2024	Tacoma Rainiers	17	17	7	3	3.43	1.29	66	94.1	37
2025	Tacoma Rainiers	11	9	1	2	5.24	1.54	56	44.2	15
Career	Totals	81	79	29	15	3.86	1.25	364	380	145

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 Velo95.2 mph

Avg Spin2357 rpm

Whiff %23.4%

K %24.0%

BB %6.3%

Hard Hit %43.9%

Barrel %9.5%

xERA4.34

xBA Against0.252

xSLG Against0.435

BA Against0.212

SLG Against0.350

GB%41.3%

FB%29.5%

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

Seattle Mariners

4.50

1.33

12.0

2024

Seattle Mariners

4.75

1.34

60.2

2025

Seattle Mariners

4.90

1.38

90.0

2026

Seattle Mariners

3.23

1.01

97.2

Career

Totals

4.22

1.23

201

260.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

2 teams▼

2.62

1.03

44.2

2022

Arkansas Travelers

3.75

1.20

98.1

2023

Arkansas Travelers

4.32

1.23

107

98.0

2024

Tacoma Rainiers

3.43

1.29

94.1

2025

Tacoma Rainiers

5.24

1.54

44.2

Career

Totals

3.86

1.25

364

380

145