Hayden Wesneski

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Houston Astros · SP

Age 286' 3" · 210 lbsThrows Right

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Hayden Wesneski Rebounds with Strong Pitching Performance
Houston Astros pitcher Hayden Wesneski improved to 6-2 Saturday, allowing just two runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings in the Astros' 13-2 win over Oakland. Wesneski's solid outing comes at a crucial time with Game 162 looming.
Sep 27, 2026
Hayden Wesneski dominates in no-decision
Houston Astros starter Hayden Wesneski delivered a dominant seven-inning performance on Wednesday, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out five in a no-decision against the White Sox. Wesneski's strong outing helped the Astros extend their AL West lead to two games.
Sep 3, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Chicago Cubs	6	4	3	2	2.18	0.94	33	33.0	7
2023	Chicago Cubs	34	11	3	5	4.63	1.28	83	89.1	32
2024	Chicago Cubs	28	7	3	6	3.86	1.14	67	67.2	21
2025	Houston Astros	6	6	1	3	4.50	1.09	29	32.0	6
2026	Houston Astros	11	11	6	2	3.25	1.13	46	61.0	20
Career	Totals	85	39	16	18	3.85	1.15	258	283	86

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
2021	3 teams▼	25	24	11	6	3.25	1.12	151	130.1	36
2022	2 teams▼	24	23	6	9	3.92	1.16	106	110.1	36
2023	Iowa Cubs	5	5	1	0	1.35	1.00	28	20.0	8
2024	Iowa Cubs	7	3	1	0	3.45	1.34	17	15.2	5
2026	3 teams▼	5	5	0	0	2.25	1.00	21	20	4
Career	Totals	66	60	19	15	3.31	1.13	323	296.1	89

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	38.1	4-1	0	2.11	1.02	28	13

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
11	11	61.0	6-2	0	3.25	1.13	46	20

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.1 mph

Avg Spin2296 rpm

Whiff %23.6%

K %18.7%

BB %8.1%

Hard Hit %39.9%

Barrel %5.1%

xERA3.81

xBA Against0.247

xSLG Against0.363

BA Against0.221

SLG Against0.338

GB%44.9%

FB%19.7%

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

2022

Chicago Cubs

2.18

0.94

33.0

2023

Chicago Cubs

4.63

1.28

89.1

2024

Chicago Cubs

3.86

1.14

67.2

2025

Houston Astros

4.50

1.09

32.0

2026

Houston Astros

3.25

1.13

61.0

Career

Totals

3.85

1.15

258

283

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

3 teams▼

3.25

1.12

151

130.1

2022

2 teams▼

3.92

1.16

106

110.1

2023

Iowa Cubs

1.35

1.00

20.0

2024

Iowa Cubs

3.45

1.34

15.2

2026

3 teams▼

2.25

1.00

Career

Totals

3.31

1.13

323

296.1

W-L

ERA

WHIP

38.1

4-1

2.11

1.02

W-L

ERA

WHIP

61.0

6-2

3.25

1.13