Emmet Sheehan

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Los Angeles Dodgers · Pitcher

Age 266' 5" · 220 lbsThrows Right

#120 Preseason#136 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

After a breakout 2025 season with a 2.82 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 73.1 innings, Sheehan has regressed noticeably in 2026, posting a 5.08 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over 72.2 innings while maintaining similar strikeout volume (81 K). His role remains as a back-of-the-rotation starter for the Dodgers with modest win upside, making him primarily valuable in strikeout leagues where his 3.18 K/9 rate can provide depth. The dramatic ERA jump is concerning and suggests control issues have emerged, but his track record of success in 2025 and minor-league accolades from his Texas tenure indicate he may be due for positive regression. Fantasy managers should approach him cautiously, viewing 2026 as a potential down year while monitoring whether he can return to his 2025 form.

News Updates

Sheehan earns rotation spot with 10-K performance
Emmet Sheehan impressed in his latest start, striking out 10 batters over 5.2 innings while allowing just one run as the Dodgers won their fifth straight game. The performance earned him a more permanent spot in Los Angeles' depleted rotation for the stretch run.
Sep 8, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Los Angeles Dodgers	13	11	4	1	1	4.92	1.19	64	60.1	26
2025	Los Angeles Dodgers	15	12	6	3	0	2.82	0.97	89	73.1	22
2026	Los Angeles Dodgers	21	21	5	8	0	5.08	1.26	118	101.0	31
Career	Totals	49	44	15	12	1	4.33	1.15	271	234.2	79

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	3 teams▼	7	2	3	0	5.17	1.15	34	15.2	8
2022	2 teams▼	20	14	7	2	2.91	1.09	106	68	31
2023	2 teams▼	15	11	4	2	2.43	0.90	102	63	29
2025	2 teams▼	6	6	1	1	4.12	0.92	36	19.2	2
2026	Oklahoma City Comets	4	4	1	0	1.50	0.94	24	18.0	7
Career	Totals	52	37	16	5	2.93	1.00	302	184.1	77

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

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.4 mph

Avg Spin2257 rpm

Whiff %31.4%

K %27.3%

BB %7.2%

Hard Hit %39.5%

Barrel %10.5%

xERA3.90

xBA Against0.227

xSLG Against0.400

BA Against0.247

SLG Against0.476

GB%35.1%

FB%30.1%

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

Los Angeles Dodgers

4.92

1.19

60.1

2025

Los Angeles Dodgers

2.82

0.97

73.1

2026

Los Angeles Dodgers

5.08

1.26

118

101.0

Career

Totals

4.33

1.15

271

234.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

3 teams▼

5.17

1.15

15.2

2022

2 teams▼

2.91

1.09

106

2023

2 teams▼

2.43

0.90

102

2025

2 teams▼

4.12

0.92

19.2

2026

Oklahoma City Comets

1.50

0.94

18.0

Career

Totals

2.93

1.00

302

184.1