George Soriano

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St. Louis Cardinals · Pitcher

Age 276' 2" · 210 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

The 27-year-old right-hander shows promising strikeout upside with 29 K through limited early-season work in 2026, marking a significant improvement in command after a rough 2025 campaign. His dual eligibility as both a starter and reliever provides flexibility in fantasy lineups, though his role definition with the Cardinals remains a key factor to monitor as the season progresses. The substantial ERA improvement from 8.35 to 3.38 and WHIP reduction from 1.77 to 1.18 suggest he's finally finding stability, making him an intriguing mid-tier pitcher for managers seeking bounce-back value. However, his modest win total and save count through the sample size indicate he remains a depth option dependent on consistent playing time and role clarity.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Miami Marlins	26	1	0	0	1	3.81	1.33	52	52.0	23
2024	Miami Marlins	22	0	1	1	1	6.75	1.36	29	29.1	13
2025	Miami Marlins	24	0	2	0	1	8.35	1.77	36	36.2	19
2026	St. Louis Cardinals	39	0	3	2	2	3.29	1.12	32	38.1	16
Career	Totals	111	1	6	3	5	5.30	1.39	149	156.1	71

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
2016	DSL Marlins	17	9	1	6	2	3.56	1.38	56	55.2	28
2018	GCL Marlins	11	3	2	1	1	1.91	0.87	36	42.1	9
2019	Clinton LumberKings	23	20	4	7	1	3.91	1.32	99	119.2	50
2021	2 teams▼	18	18	7	1	0	3.43	1.35	114	89.1	37
2022	2 teams▼	40	6	4	4	8	2.72	1.26	85	76	40
2023	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	17	5	1	2	0	5.33	1.70	27	25.1	14
2024	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	24	0	0	3	2	4.38	1.21	44	39.0	17
2025	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	29	1	4	1	2	2.32	0.98	49	42.2	15
Career	Totals	179	62	23	25	16	3.40	1.27	510	490	210

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 Velo96.5 mph

Avg Spin2182 rpm

Whiff %30.5%

K %20.3%

BB %10.1%

Hard Hit %39.4%

Barrel %9.2%

xERA4.28

xBA Against0.225

xSLG Against0.409

BA Against0.196

SLG Against0.341

GB%45.9%

FB%25.7%

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

Miami Marlins

3.81

1.33

52.0

2024

Miami Marlins

6.75

1.36

29.1

2025

Miami Marlins

8.35

1.77

36.2

2026

St. Louis Cardinals

3.29

1.12

38.1

Career

Totals

111

5.30

1.39

149

156.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

DSL Marlins

3.56

1.38

55.2

2018

GCL Marlins

1.91

0.87

42.1

2019

Clinton LumberKings

3.91

1.32

119.2

2021

2 teams▼

3.43

1.35

114

89.1

2022

2 teams▼

2.72

1.26

2023

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

5.33

1.70

25.1

2024

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

4.38

1.21

39.0

2025

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

2.32

0.98

42.2

Career

Totals

179

3.40

1.27

510

490

210