Huascar Brazobán

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New York Mets · Pitcher

Age 366' 3" · 155 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 36 years old, Brazobán offers veteran depth as a multi-inning relief arm for the Mets with a modest upside in wins and saves categories. His 2026 season shows impressive early returns with a 1.94 ERA and 0.96 WHIP across 41.2 innings, suggesting he's found more consistency than his 2025 campaign displayed. The strikeout rate remains respectable at 38 through early action, though his limited save opportunities (0 so far) indicate he's likely operating in a setup role rather than as a closer. Fantasy managers should view him as a streaming option for ERA and WHIP rather than relying on him for saves, and age-related durability concerns warrant caution despite his hot start.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Miami Marlins	27	0	1	1	0	3.09	1.47	40	32.0	21
2023	Miami Marlins	50	0	5	2	0	4.14	1.43	65	58.2	31
2024	2 teams▼	39	0	1	3	0	3.83	1.22	51	51.2	25
2025	New York Mets	52	3	5	2	2	3.57	1.24	57	63.0	27
2026	New York Mets	36	6	4	2	0	3.00	1.07	39	42.0	19
Career	Totals	204	9	16	10	2	3.60	1.28	252	247.1	123

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2012	DSL Rockies	18	1	0	2	3.71	1.94	15	17.0	15
2013	Tri-City Dust Devils	21	0	3	0	7.78	2.03	24	19.2	21
2014	2 teams▼	23	1	0	0	3.37	1.12	28	34.2	11
2017	2 teams▼	37	2	1	5	5.77	1.56	32	39	22
2022	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	27	2	0	0	3.18	1.06	59	45.1	16
2023	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	2	1	0	0	10.13	2.25	3	2.2	1
2024	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	6	1	1	0	5.91	1.50	10	10.2	3
2025	Syracuse Mets	10	1	0	0	5.93	1.39	15	13.2	3
Career	Totals	144	9	5	7	4.78	1.43	186	182.2	92

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

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo96.1 mph

Avg Spin2179 rpm

Whiff %25.7%

K %23.1%

BB %11.2%

Hard Hit %22.0%

Barrel %2.8%

xERA2.78

xBA Against0.197

xSLG Against0.277

BA Against0.177

SLG Against0.286

GB%54.5%

FB%20.9%

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

Miami Marlins

3.09

1.47

32.0

2023

Miami Marlins

4.14

1.43

58.2

2024

2 teams▼

3.83

1.22

51.2

2025

New York Mets

3.57

1.24

63.0

2026

New York Mets

3.00

1.07

42.0

Career

Totals

204

3.60

1.28

252

247.1

123

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

DSL Rockies

3.71

1.94

17.0

2013

Tri-City Dust Devils

7.78

2.03

19.2

2014

2 teams▼

3.37

1.12

34.2

2017

2 teams▼

5.77

1.56

2022

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

3.18

1.06

45.1

2023

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

10.13

2.25

2.2

2024

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

5.91

1.50

10.2

2025

Syracuse Mets

5.93

1.39

13.2

Career

Totals

144

4.78

1.43

186

182.2