Gregory Soto

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Pittsburgh Pirates · Pitcher

Age 316' 1" · 247 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

At 31, this veteran right-hander operates primarily as a relief pitcher for Pittsburgh, offering modest fantasy value with 11 saves through the early portion of 2026 while striking out 41 batters across 35 innings. His ERA of 4.37 and WHIP of 1.11 represent modest improvements from a rough 2025 campaign, though both metrics remain concerning for fantasy purposes given the elevated run production. The upside lies in his four wins and potential for additional strikeouts if he maintains a consistent bullpen role, but managers should temper expectations—his dual inability to post strong ERA/WHIP numbers and consistent save opportunities makes him a lower-tier relief pitcher in most formats. The transition from Washington to Pittsburgh may complicate his save situation further, making him a speculative add rather than a cornerstone relief arm heading into the season's second half.

News Updates

Gregory Soto Picks Up Fifth Win for Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto earned his fifth win of the season Sunday against Washington, allowing one earned run on one hit with one walk while striking out two across 2.0 innings. Soto's strong work out of the bullpen continues to be a valuable asset for Pittsburgh.
Jul 6, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	Detroit Tigers	33	7	0	5	0	5.77	1.86	45	57.2	33
2020	Detroit Tigers	27	0	0	1	2	4.30	1.26	29	23.0	13
2021	Detroit Tigers	62	0	6	3	18	3.39	1.35	76	63.2	40
2022	Detroit Tigers	64	0	2	11	30	3.28	1.38	60	60.1	34
2023	Philadelphia Phillies	69	0	3	4	3	4.62	1.14	65	60.1	22
2024	2 teams▼	66	0	3	5	2	4.42	1.57	65	53.0	27
2025	2 teams▼	70	0	1	5	1	4.18	1.43	70	60.1	24
2026	Pittsburgh Pirates	38	0	5	2	11	4.26	1.08	44	38.0	16
Career	Totals	429	7	20	36	67	4.26	1.40	454	416.1	209

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
2013	DSL Tigers	16	12	1	2	4.82	1.74	51	37.1	36
2014	DSL Tigers	16	10	5	3	3.20	1.30	57	50.2	25
2015	2 teams▼	11	6	2	5	3.23	1.69	45	39	31
2016	Connecticut Tigers	15	15	3	2	3.03	1.43	62	71.1	34
2017	2 teams▼	23	23	12	2	2.25	1.31	144	124	65
2018	Lakeland Flying Tigers	25	23	8	8	4.45	1.51	115	113.1	70
2019	3 teams▼	10	9	0	4	5.31	1.43	47	40.2	19
Career	Totals	116	98	31	26	3.53	1.45	521	476.1	280

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 Velo96.6 mph

Avg Spin2429 rpm

Whiff %27.9%

K %28.4%

BB %10.3%

Hard Hit %36.6%

Barrel %6.5%

xERA3.39

xBA Against0.208

xSLG Against0.33

BA Against0.184

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

2019

Detroit Tigers

5.77

1.86

57.2

2020

Detroit Tigers

4.30

1.26

23.0

2021

Detroit Tigers

3.39

1.35

63.2

2022

Detroit Tigers

3.28

1.38

60.1

2023

Philadelphia Phillies

4.62

1.14

60.1

2024

2 teams▼

4.42

1.57

53.0

2025

2 teams▼

4.18

1.43

60.1

2026

Pittsburgh Pirates

4.26

1.08

38.0

Career

Totals

429

4.26

1.40

454

416.1

209

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2013

DSL Tigers

4.82

1.74

37.1

2014

DSL Tigers

3.20

1.30

50.2

2015

2 teams▼

3.23

1.69

2016

Connecticut Tigers

3.03

1.43

71.1

2017

2 teams▼

2.25

1.31

144

124

2018

Lakeland Flying Tigers

4.45

1.51

115

113.1

2019

3 teams▼

5.31

1.43

40.2

Career

Totals

116

3.53

1.45

521

476.1

280