Hoby Milner

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Seattle Mariners · RP

Age 356' 3" · 187 lbsThrows Left

#662 Current#531 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

At 35 years old, this veteran left-hander is operating as a multi-inning reliever for the Cubs, contributing across multiple fantasy categories rather than chasing saves. Early 2026 numbers show modest improvement in ERA and WHIP compared to his 2025 season, with solid strikeout production that should continue providing value in points leagues. The primary risk is his age and long injury history that may limit availability down the stretch, while the upside lies in his role flexibility and the possibility of occasional wins and saves if the Cubs experience injuries to their closer or front-line relievers. His EAS All-Star selections in 2014 and 2016 highlight his previous durability, but fantasy managers should view him as a depth piece rather than a cornerstone reliever in 2026.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Philadelphia Phillies	37	0	0	0	0	2.01	1.47	22	31.1	16
2018	2 teams▼	14	0	0	0	0	7.36	1.91	8	7.1	5
2019	Tampa Bay Rays	4	0	0	0	0	7.36	1.36	3	3.2	1
2020	Los Angeles Angels	19	0	0	0	0	8.10	1.43	13	13.1	6
2021	Milwaukee Brewers	19	0	0	0	0	5.40	1.52	30	21.2	3
2022	Milwaukee Brewers	67	0	3	3	0	3.76	1.18	64	64.2	15
2023	Milwaukee Brewers	73	0	2	1	0	1.82	0.96	59	64.1	13
2024	Milwaukee Brewers	61	1	5	1	1	4.73	1.19	64	64.2	14
2025	Texas Rangers	73	0	3	4	0	3.84	1.27	58	70.1	21
2026	2 teams▼	44	0	1	0	1	3.64	1.24	25	42.0	10
Career	Totals	411	1	14	9	2	3.80	1.23	346	383.1	104

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
2012	2 teams▼	14	13	7	3	0	2.50	1.14	54	68.1	24
2013	Clearwater Threshers	26	25	12	7	0	3.83	1.30	108	143.1	39
2014	Reading Fightin Phils	25	25	10	6	0	4.21	1.41	86	143.1	56
2015	2 teams▼	30	3	2	1	0	3.52	1.25	41	64	17
2016	2 teams▼	49	0	5	4	6	2.49	1.11	76	65	15
2017	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	22	0	1	2	0	2.60	1.01	27	27.2	4
2018	2 teams▼	40	1	1	0	2	2.88	1.28	49	40.2	17
2019	Durham Bulls	50	0	3	3	12	3.06	0.97	89	61.2	13
2021	Nashville Sounds	30	0	1	1	5	1.69	0.66	48	32.0	2
2024	Wisconsin Timber Rattlers	2	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.50	1	2.0	0
2026	Iowa Cubs	10	0	0	1	0	2.53	1.22	9	10.2	2
Career	Totals	298	67	42	28	25	3.29	1.20	588	658.2	189

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	6.1	0-0	0	5.68	1.89	7	1

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	27.1	1-0	1	4.28	1.39	21	6

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo86.9 mph

Avg Spin1818 rpm

Whiff %19.0%

K %14.1%

BB %5.6%

Hard Hit %39.1%

Barrel %5.8%

xERA5.09

xBA Against0.292

xSLG Against0.446

BA Against0.266

SLG Against0.418

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

2017

Philadelphia Phillies

2.01

1.47

31.1

2018

2 teams▼

7.36

1.91

7.1

2019

Tampa Bay Rays

7.36

1.36

3.2

2020

Los Angeles Angels

8.10

1.43

13.1

2021

Milwaukee Brewers

5.40

1.52

21.2

2022

Milwaukee Brewers

3.76

1.18

64.2

2023

Milwaukee Brewers

1.82

0.96

64.1

2024

Milwaukee Brewers

4.73

1.19

64.2

2025

Texas Rangers

3.84

1.27

70.1

2026

2 teams▼

3.64

1.24

42.0

Career

Totals

411

3.80

1.23

346

383.1

104

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

2 teams▼

2.50

1.14

68.1

2013

Clearwater Threshers

3.83

1.30

108

143.1

2014

Reading Fightin Phils

4.21

1.41

143.1

2015

2 teams▼

3.52

1.25

2016

2 teams▼

2.49

1.11

2017

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

2.60

1.01

27.2

2018

2 teams▼

2.88

1.28

40.2

2019

Durham Bulls

3.06

0.97

61.2

2021

Nashville Sounds

1.69

0.66

32.0

2024

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

0.00

0.50

2.0

2026

Iowa Cubs

2.53

1.22

10.2

Career

Totals

298

3.29

1.20

588

658.2

189

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.1

0-0

5.68

1.89

W-L

ERA

WHIP

27.1

1-0

4.28

1.39