Gavin Hollowell

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Chicago Cubs · Pitcher

Age 286' 7" · 215 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

This 28-year-old Cubs pitcher operates in a relief capacity with limited opportunity for wins or saves in his current role. Through early 2026, Hollowell's strikeout rate remains modest at just five strikeouts through 5.2 innings, while his ERA sits at 4.76 and WHIP at 1.94, suggesting control issues that have persisted from his 2025 campaign. The lack of run support and high walk rates make him a risky fantasy asset unless the Cubs deploy him more frequently or shift him into a higher-leverage situation. Managers should monitor whether Hollowell gains more innings of work as the season progresses, as his strikeout upside could improve with increased opportunity, but current indicators point to a bench-level fantasy performer for 2026.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Colorado Rockies	6	0	2	0	7.71	1.57	8	7.0	4
2023	Colorado Rockies	26	2	0	1	5.88	1.46	32	33.2	18
2024	Chicago Cubs	1	0	0	0	0.00	1.50	1	1.1	0
2025	Chicago Cubs	7	0	0	0	4.82	1.71	10	9.1	7
2026	Chicago Cubs	14	0	0	1	2.51	1.33	13	14.1	8
Career	Totals	54	2	2	2	5.07	1.48	64	65.2	37

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	2 teams▼	24	3	0	5	2.25	1.00	33	24	7
2022	Hartford Yard Goats	42	4	2	16	3.14	0.90	64	48.2	14
2023	Albuquerque Isotopes	19	0	0	2	3.47	1.41	27	23.1	10
2024	4 teams▼	31	2	2	0	4.94	1.48	45	31.0	21
2025	Iowa Cubs	30	2	4	4	6.96	1.79	47	32.1	21
2026	Iowa Cubs	15	2	0	2	3.63	1.27	27	17.1	14
Career	Totals	163	13	8	29	4.08	1.28	246	178.2	88

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 Velo94.7 mph

Avg Spin2574 rpm

Whiff %27.8%

K %21.0%

BB %12.9%

Hard Hit %35.0%

Barrel %15.0%

xERA5.31

xBA Against0.240

xSLG Against0.447

BA Against0.208

SLG Against0.377

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

2022

Colorado Rockies

7.71

1.57

7.0

2023

Colorado Rockies

5.88

1.46

33.2

2024

Chicago Cubs

0.00

1.50

1.1

2025

Chicago Cubs

4.82

1.71

9.1

2026

Chicago Cubs

2.51

1.33

14.1

Career

Totals

5.07

1.48

65.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

2 teams▼

2.25

1.00

2022

Hartford Yard Goats

3.14

0.90

48.2

2023

Albuquerque Isotopes

3.47

1.41

23.1

2024

4 teams▼

4.94

1.48

31.0

2025

Iowa Cubs

6.96

1.79

32.1

2026

Iowa Cubs

3.63

1.27

17.1

Career

Totals

163

4.08

1.28

246

178.2