Gavin Williams

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Cleveland Guardians · Pitcher

Age 276' 6" · 250 lbsThrows Right

#47 Current#149 Preseason#61 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

Williams enters 2026 as a reliable mid-rotation starter for Cleveland, coming off a solid 2025 campaign that saw him post a 3.06 ERA with 173 strikeouts across 167.2 innings. While his ERA ticked up slightly to 3.81 this season and his strikeout rate decreased proportionally, he maintains strong volume with 117 Ks and continues to accumulate wins, recording 9 victories through his 101.2 innings pitched. His WHIP has improved year-over-year to 1.17, suggesting better command and control despite the ERA uptick, which could signal positive regression ahead. Fantasy managers should view Williams as a consistent depth starter who offers solid strikeout production and ERA contribution, though he remains unlikely to post eye-popping numbers in any single category or reach ace-level status.

News Updates

Gavin Williams records historic strikeout stretch
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams recorded one of the most dominant five-game stretches in MLB history by striking out 55 hitters between July 9 and August 2. The exceptional performance puts Williams among elite company for pitch dominance this decade.
Aug 14, 2026
Gavin Williams Dominant in No-Decision
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams was impressive Thursday against Minnesota, throwing seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and recording 11 strikeouts. Despite his dominant performance, Williams did not factor into the decision in extra innings.
Jul 24, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Cleveland Guardians	16	16	3	5	3.29	1.26	81	82.0	37
2024	Cleveland Guardians	16	16	3	10	4.86	1.37	79	76.0	32
2025	Cleveland Guardians	31	31	12	5	3.06	1.27	173	167.2	83
2026	Cleveland Guardians	29	29	13	7	3.78	1.09	228	169.0	53
Career	Totals	92	92	31	27	3.62	1.22	561	494.2	205

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
2022	2 teams▼	25	25	5	4	1.96	0.95	149	115	40
2023	2 teams▼	12	12	4	2	2.39	0.98	81	60.1	24
2024	2 teams▼	6	6	1	0	4.76	1.47	24	17	7
Career	Totals	43	43	10	6	2.34	1.00	254	192.1	71

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

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo97.4 mph

Avg Spin2291 rpm

Whiff %32.5%

K %33.5%

BB %7.8%

Hard Hit %46.7%

Barrel %11.6%

xERA3.79

xBA Against0.222

xSLG Against0.401

BA Against0.213

SLG Against0.386

GB%43.9%

FB%25.8%

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

Cleveland Guardians

3.29

1.26

82.0

2024

Cleveland Guardians

4.86

1.37

76.0

2025

Cleveland Guardians

3.06

1.27

173

167.2

2026

Cleveland Guardians

3.78

1.09

228

169.0

Career

Totals

3.62

1.22

561

494.2

205

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2022

2 teams▼

1.96

0.95

149

115

2023

2 teams▼

2.39

0.98

60.1

2024

2 teams▼

4.76

1.47

Career

Totals

2.34

1.00

254

192.1