Grayson Rodriguez

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Los Angeles Angels · SP

Age 266' 5" · 230 lbsThrows Right

#297 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

At 26 years old, Rodriguez offers intriguing upside as a young starter coming off a solid 2024 campaign that saw him post a 3.86 ERA with 130 strikeouts across 116.2 innings. However, his early 2026 numbers are concerning, with an 8.06 ERA and 1.83 WHIP through five starts suggesting he's struggling to find consistency at the big-league level. Fantasy managers should monitor whether he can recapture his 2024 form or if durability issues and command problems persist, as his win-loss record and ERA will likely determine his overall value this season. The strikeout upside remains present given his 130-K season, but managers need to see significant improvement in both ERA and WHIP before confidently rostering him in most fantasy leagues.

News Updates

Grayson Rodriguez earns win against Houston
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (4-5) earned the victory against the Astros on Thursday, allowing two unearned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six batters over seven innings. Rodriguez provided quality length in the Angels' dominant 18-3 victory.
Aug 21, 2026
Rodriguez struggles, allows 5 runs in 4 innings
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over four innings Friday in a no-decision against the Giants. The outing represents a difficult performance for Rodriguez and raises concerns about his current form heading into the stretch run.
Jul 25, 2026
Rodriguez Falls to 3-3, Allows Six Runs in Four Innings
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Grayson Rodriguez took the loss against Detroit, surrendering six runs on seven hits over four innings while striking out three. His inefficient outing contributed to the Angels' 7-0 defeat on Saturday.
Jul 19, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Baltimore Orioles	23	23	7	4	4.35	1.34	129	122.0	42
2024	Baltimore Orioles	20	20	13	4	3.86	1.24	130	116.2	36
2026	Los Angeles Angels	20	20	5	8	6.02	1.56	85	98.2	43
Career	Totals	63	63	25	16	4.67	1.37	344	337.1	121

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
2018	GCL Orioles	9	8	0	2	1.40	1.24	20	19.1	7
2019	Delmarva Shorebirds	20	20	10	4	2.68	0.99	129	94.0	36
2021	2 teams▼	23	23	9	1	2.36	0.83	161	103	27
2022	3 teams▼	17	17	6	2	2.62	0.99	109	75.2	28
2023	Norfolk Tides	8	8	4	0	1.96	1.09	56	41.1	19
2026	2 teams▼	2	2	0	0	3.12	1.73	15	8.2	3
Career	Totals	79	78	30	9	2.38	0.96	487	343.2	117

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

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	7	39.2	2-3	0	4.31	1.51	30	15

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
20	20	98.2	5-8	0	6.02	1.56	85	43

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo96.1 mph

Avg Spin2182 rpm

Whiff %23.9%

K %19.1%

BB %9.7%

Hard Hit %44.7%

Barrel %8.7%

xERA5.69

xBA Against0.277

xSLG Against0.471

BA Against0.287

SLG Against0.483

GB%39.8%

FB%27.8%

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

Baltimore Orioles

4.35

1.34

129

122.0

2024

Baltimore Orioles

3.86

1.24

130

116.2

2026

Los Angeles Angels

6.02

1.56

98.2

Career

Totals

4.67

1.37

344

337.1

121

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

GCL Orioles

1.40

1.24

19.1

2019

Delmarva Shorebirds

2.68

0.99

129

94.0

2021

2 teams▼

2.36

0.83

161

103

2022

3 teams▼

2.62

0.99

109

75.2

2023

Norfolk Tides

1.96

1.09

41.1

2026

2 teams▼

3.12

1.73

8.2

Career

Totals

2.38

0.96

487

343.2

117

W-L

ERA

WHIP

39.2

2-3

4.31

1.51

W-L

ERA

WHIP

98.2

5-8

6.02

1.56