Hurston Waldrep

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Atlanta Braves · Pitcher

Age 246' 2" · 210 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

This 24-year-old right-hander has secured a rotation spot with Atlanta after a meteoric finish to 2025, though his fantasy value hinges on sustainability given the wide variance in his performance. Waldrep's 2.88 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in limited MLB action are bolstered by an exceptional four-start stretch, but his modest 24.0% strikeout rate and struggles at Triple-A suggest he may regress toward his broader peripherals. Fantasy managers should view him as a league-deep flier with wins and ERA potential if his splitter remains sharp, though the 0-0 record to start 2026 indicates he's still building consistency at the major-league level. The upside is tantalizing given his youth and arsenal, but the risk of a sophomore stumble makes him better suited for deeper leagues or streaming situations early in the season.

News Updates

Hurston Waldrep Auditions for Braves Rotation Spot
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Hurston Waldrep made his season debut on Friday, allowing two hits and four walks while striking out three over two scoreless innings. Waldrep is auditioning for a permanent spot in Atlanta's rotation as the Braves prepare for the trade deadline. His performance could earn him increased opportunities.
Jun 27, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2024	Atlanta Braves	2	2	0	1	16.71	2.43	3	7.0	8
2025	Atlanta Braves	10	9	6	1	2.88	1.19	55	56.1	22
2026	Atlanta Braves	2	1	0	0	3.68	1.64	7	7.1	5
Career	Totals	14	12	6	2	4.33	1.36	65	70.2	35

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
2023	4 teams▼	8	8	0	1	1.53	1.19	41	29.1	16
2024	4 teams▼	19	19	5	7	3.47	1.48	97	93.1	45
2025	Gwinnett Stripers	19	19	7	8	4.42	1.47	92	91.2	50
2026	3 teams▼	5	5	0	0	3.52	1.17	13	15.1	11
Career	Totals	51	51	12	16	3.61	1.42	243	229.2	122

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 Velo94.7 mph

Avg Spin1961 rpm

Whiff %28.8%

K %20.6%

BB %14.7%

Hard Hit %33.3%

Barrel %4.8%

xERA3.80

xBA Against0.203

xSLG Against0.301

BA Against0.250

SLG Against0.357

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

2024

Atlanta Braves

16.71

2.43

7.0

2025

Atlanta Braves

2.88

1.19

56.1

2026

Atlanta Braves

3.68

1.64

7.1

Career

Totals

4.33

1.36

70.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

4 teams▼

1.53

1.19

29.1

2024

4 teams▼

3.47

1.48

93.1

2025

Gwinnett Stripers

4.42

1.47

91.2

2026

3 teams▼

3.52

1.17

15.1

Career

Totals

3.61

1.42

243

229.2

122