Hunter Dobbins

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St. Louis Cardinals · SP

Age 276' 2" · 185 lbsThrows Right

#555 Current

FBaseball Overview

This young right-hander is competing for a meaningful role in the St. Louis rotation after a solid debut season in 2025 that showcased 45 strikeouts across 61 innings. Early 2026 performance suggests modest improvements with a lower ERA (3.63) and WHIP (1.38), indicating better command and run prevention potential as he gains experience. His strikeout upside remains attractive for fantasy managers seeking depth, though consistency in wins and ERA will depend heavily on offensive support and whether he secures a permanent spot in the starting rotation. The main risk is limited innings availability given his youth and recent debut, but patient managers who stash him could benefit from steady strikeout production and potential ERA gains as he develops.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	Boston Red Sox	13	11	4	1	0	4.13	1.28	45	61.0	17
2026	St. Louis Cardinals	11	8	3	3	1	3.67	1.35	52	54.0	24
Career	Totals	24	19	7	4	1	3.91	1.31	97	115	41

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
2022	Salem Red Sox	17	17	0	5	5.22	1.51	68	69.0	22
2023	2 teams▼	20	19	9	6	3.67	1.19	122	112.2	31
2024	2 teams▼	25	25	8	5	3.08	1.26	120	125.2	48
2025	2 teams▼	4	2	1	0	5.09	1.08	15	17.2	6
2026	Memphis Redbirds	13	13	5	1	4.16	1.40	47	62.2	22
Career	Totals	79	76	23	17	3.90	1.30	372	387.2	129

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	6	36.2	2-3	0	3.68	1.34	33	17

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
11	8	54.0	3-3	1	3.67	1.35	52	24

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.6 mph

Avg Spin2454 rpm

Whiff %23.1%

K %22.5%

BB %10.4%

Hard Hit %39.2%

Barrel %7.2%

xERA3.95

xBA Against0.233

xSLG Against0.366

BA Against0.240

SLG Against0.397

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

2025

Boston Red Sox

4.13

1.28

61.0

2026

St. Louis Cardinals

3.67

1.35

54.0

Career

Totals

3.91

1.31

115

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2022

Salem Red Sox

5.22

1.51

69.0

2023

2 teams▼

3.67

1.19

122

112.2

2024

2 teams▼

3.08

1.26

120

125.2

2025

2 teams▼

5.09

1.08

17.2

2026

Memphis Redbirds

4.16

1.40

62.2

Career

Totals

3.90

1.30

372

387.2

129

W-L

ERA

WHIP

36.2

2-3

3.68

1.34

W-L

ERA

WHIP

54.0

3-3

3.67

1.35