Evan Sisk

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Pittsburgh Pirates · Pitcher

Age 296' 2" · 214 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

After a promising debut season in 2025, Sisk has carried that momentum into 2026 with a sharp 2.23 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 36 innings, suggesting improved command and consistency for the Pirates' rotation. His strikeout rate remains solid at 43 K through early action, offering reliable production in that category for fantasy managers seeking depth pitching. The primary risk lies in win opportunity—Pittsburgh's limited offensive support means Sisk is unlikely to accumulate significant wins despite strong peripherals, making him most valuable in points leagues or as a streaming option in ERA/WHIP formats. His trajectory points toward a reliable mid-tier starter with upside if the Pirates' offense provides better run support during the season.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	2 teams▼	19	1	1	3.57	1.47	25	17.2	10
2026	Pittsburgh Pirates	32	1	0	2.23	1.18	43	36.1	13
Career	Totals	51	2	1	2.67	1.28	68	54	23

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
2018	Johnson City Cardinals	20	1	0	0	5	1.76	1.14	35	30.2	12
2019	Peoria Chiefs	41	0	3	6	5	3.25	1.39	56	61.0	26
2021	3 teams▼	29	0	3	1	1	4.24	1.69	51	40.1	27
2022	2 teams▼	50	0	5	1	1	1.57	1.02	76	63	29
2023	Omaha Storm Chasers	58	3	2	4	0	6.34	1.77	62	61.0	40
2024	Omaha Storm Chasers	58	0	6	2	15	1.57	1.03	81	57.1	26
2025	2 teams▼	38	0	0	2	5	4.38	1.65	42	37.0	15
2026	Indianapolis Indians	6	0	1	0	0	1.17	1.70	14	7.2	7
Career	Totals	310	4	20	16	35	3.25	1.39	435	370.2	190

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 Velo91.3 mph

Avg Spin2105 rpm

Whiff %26.5%

K %28.3%

BB %8.6%

Hard Hit %31.1%

Barrel %3.3%

xERA2.87

xBA Against0.192

xSLG Against0.279

BA Against0.231

SLG Against0.338

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

2025

2 teams▼

3.57

1.47

17.2

2026

Pittsburgh Pirates

2.23

1.18

36.1

Career

Totals

2.67

1.28

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

Johnson City Cardinals

1.76

1.14

30.2

2019

Peoria Chiefs

3.25

1.39

61.0

2021

3 teams▼

4.24

1.69

40.1

2022

2 teams▼

1.57

1.02

2023

Omaha Storm Chasers

6.34

1.77

61.0

2024

Omaha Storm Chasers

1.57

1.03

57.1

2025

2 teams▼

4.38

1.65

37.0

2026

Indianapolis Indians

1.17

1.70

7.2

Career

Totals

310

3.25

1.39

435

370.2

190