Hagen Smith

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Chicago White Sox · RP

Age 236' 3" · 235 lbsThrows Left

#461 Current#247 Dynasty

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White Sox undecided on Hagen Smith's role for 2027
Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz stated that while he believes left-hander Hagen Smith will eventually be a starting pitcher in the majors, the team has not yet determined whether Smith will be deployed as a starter or reliever for the 2027 season. The decision on his role remains flexible heading into the new year.
Oct 15, 2026
Hagen Smith to open Game 4 ALDS for White Sox
Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith will serve as the opener for Thursday's Game 4 of the ALDS against the Guardians. Smith's selection as the opener reflects the team's bullpen strategy for a potential elimination game. Fantasy players should monitor his performance and potential inning usage in this high-stakes matchup.
Oct 9, 2026
Hagen Smith to serve as opener in ALDS Game 4
Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith will serve as the opener in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Guardians on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The strategic use of Smith in an opener role indicates the White Sox's unconventional pitching approach for this crucial playoff matchup. Fantasy managers should note this pitching change for potential impact on Smith's statistics.
Oct 8, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Chicago White Sox	18	1	3	3	0	1.29	0.96	41	28.0	16
Career	Totals	18	1	3	3	0	1.29	0.96	41	28	16

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
2024	Winston-Salem Dash	3	3	0	1	0	3.52	1.17	7	7.2	2
2025	Birmingham Barons	20	20	3	3	0	3.57	1.30	108	75.2	56
2026	Charlotte Knights	20	14	1	6	1	4.32	1.35	87	58.1	40
Career	Totals	43	37	4	10	1	3.88	1.31	202	141.2	98

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	0	9.3	0-2	0	2.70	1.00	15	6

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
18	1	28.0	3-3	0	1.29	0.96	41	16

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.8 mph

Avg Spin2397 rpm

Whiff %36.2%

K %37.3%

BB %14.5%

Hard Hit %34.0%

Barrel %1.9%

xERA2.45

xBA Against0.159

xSLG Against0.224

BA Against0.117

SLG Against0.181

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

2026

Chicago White Sox

1.29

0.96

28.0

Career

Totals

1.29

0.96

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2024

Winston-Salem Dash

3.52

1.17

7.2

2025

Birmingham Barons

3.57

1.30

108

75.2

2026

Charlotte Knights

4.32

1.35

58.1

Career

Totals

3.88

1.31

202

141.2

W-L

ERA

WHIP

9.3

0-2

2.70

1.00

W-L

ERA

WHIP

28.0

3-3

1.29

0.96