Hunter Greene

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Cincinnati Reds · Pitcher

Age 266' 5" · 242 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

This 2024 All-Star starter enters 2026 as an elite strikeout producer with back-to-back near-Cy Young-caliber seasons, posting a 2.75 ERA and 169 strikeouts in 2024 before matching a 2.76 ERA with 132 strikeouts across just 107.2 innings last year. Greene's elite velocity (99.5 mph average) and swing-and-miss ability rank him among the game's most dominant arms, but recurring groin injuries have limited his innings availability and prevent him from becoming a true workhorse in the win category. The elevated home-run rate (1.25 HR/9) and homer-prone Cincinnati home park present some ERA volatility, yet his outstanding WHIP production (0.94 in 2025) and top-tier strikeout rates make him a reliable anchor in ratios leagues if he can stay healthy and finally eclipse the 150-inning threshold that has eluded him throughout his career.

News Updates

Hunter Greene struggles in season debut against Orioles
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene took the loss in his first start of the season against Baltimore, allowing eight runs on seven hits and four walks with seven strikeouts over just 3.1 innings. The rough outing raises concerns about the right-hander's early-season form.
Jul 5, 2026
Hunter Greene Returns from Elbow Injury
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has rejoined the team after recovering from an elbow injury, according to MLB.com. Greene's return provides a boost to the Reds' rotation as they continue their road trip. His availability could impact fantasy pitching plans for Cincinnati.
Jun 30, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Cincinnati Reds	24	24	5	13	4.44	1.21	164	125.2	48
2023	Cincinnati Reds	22	22	4	7	4.82	1.42	152	112.0	48
2024	Cincinnati Reds	26	26	9	5	2.75	1.02	169	150.1	57
2025	Cincinnati Reds	19	19	7	4	2.76	0.94	132	107.2	26
2026	Cincinnati Reds	1	1	0	1	21.60	3.30	7	3.1	4
Career	Totals	92	92	25	30	3.77	1.15	624	499	183

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
2017	Billings Mustangs	3	3	0	1	12.46	2.08	6	4.1	1
2018	Dayton Dragons	18	18	3	7	4.48	1.30	89	68.1	23
2021	2 teams▼	21	21	10	8	3.30	1.18	139	106.1	39
2022	Louisville Bats	3	3	0	0	2.57	1.14	15	7.0	2
2023	2 teams▼	4	4	0	0	2.57	1.00	15	14	7
2025	2 teams▼	4	4	0	2	6.23	1.15	24	13	5
2026	2 teams▼	3	3	1	0	0.00	0.49	13	14.1	2
Career	Totals	56	56	14	18	3.72	1.17	301	227.1	79

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 Velo98.9 mph

Avg Spin2369 rpm

Whiff %32.6%

K %35.0%

BB %20.0%

Hard Hit %75.0%

Barrel %12.5%

xERA10.30

xBA Against0.341

xSLG Against0.578

BA Against0.438

SLG Against0.750

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

Cincinnati Reds

4.44

1.21

164

125.2

2023

Cincinnati Reds

4.82

1.42

152

112.0

2024

Cincinnati Reds

2.75

1.02

169

150.1

2025

Cincinnati Reds

2.76

0.94

132

107.2

2026

Cincinnati Reds

21.60

3.30

3.1

Career

Totals

3.77

1.15

624

499

183

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

Billings Mustangs

12.46

2.08

4.1

2018

Dayton Dragons

4.48

1.30

68.1

2021

2 teams▼

3.30

1.18

139

106.1

2022

Louisville Bats

2.57

1.14

7.0

2023

2 teams▼

2.57

1.00

2025

2 teams▼

6.23

1.15

2026

2 teams▼

0.00

0.49

14.1

Career

Totals

3.72

1.17

301

227.1