JP Sears

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San Diego Padres · SP

Age 305' 11" · 180 lbsThrows Left

#708 Current

FBaseball Overview

At 30 years old, Sears operates as a mid-rotation starter for the Padres with modest fantasy upside heading into 2026. His 2025 campaign showed concerning ERA and WHIP numbers (5.04 and 1.32, respectively), though he did accumulate 117 strikeouts across 135.2 innings, providing some appeal in K-dependent formats. Early-season results through his limited 5.2 innings suggest potential improvement with a 3.18 ERA, but managers should monitor his durability and consistency before committing significant draft capital. The lack of a clear elite skill set—neither dominant strikeout rates nor exceptional control—makes Sears a late-round speculative play best suited for deep leagues seeking volume innings.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	2 teams▼	17	11	6	3	3.86	1.29	51	70.0	23
2023	Oakland Athletics	32	32	5	14	4.54	1.26	161	172.1	53
2024	Oakland Athletics	32	32	11	13	4.38	1.22	137	180.2	49
2025	2 teams▼	27	27	9	11	5.04	1.32	117	135.2	36
2026	San Diego Padres	8	6	3	4	4.68	1.35	25	32.2	11
Career	Totals	116	108	34	45	4.54	1.27	491	591.1	172

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
2017	2 teams▼	17	0	1	2	3	0.65	0.90	51	27.2	12
2018	Charleston RiverDogs	11	10	1	5	0	2.67	0.91	54	54.0	11
2019	Tampa Tarpons	13	6	4	4	1	4.07	1.17	45	48.2	16
2021	2 teams▼	25	18	10	2	1	3.46	1.11	136	104	29
2022	2 teams▼	12	10	1	1	0	1.70	0.73	60	47.2	7
2025	El Paso Chihuahuas	4	4	1	0	0	3.29	1.32	16	13.2	6
2026	El Paso Chihuahuas	23	20	4	4	0	7.49	1.71	87	85.1	38
Career	Totals	105	68	22	18	5	3.90	1.17	449	381	119

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	5	27.0	2-4	0	5.00	1.37	20	9

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
8	6	32.2	3-4	0	4.68	1.35	25	11

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.7 mph

Avg Spin1993 rpm

Whiff %20.7%

K %17.5%

BB %7.7%

Hard Hit %45.2%

Barrel %8.7%

xERA5.16

xBA Against0.263

xSLG Against0.441

BA Against0.258

SLG Against0.422

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

2 teams▼

3.86

1.29

70.0

2023

Oakland Athletics

4.54

1.26

161

172.1

2024

Oakland Athletics

4.38

1.22

137

180.2

2025

2 teams▼

5.04

1.32

117

135.2

2026

San Diego Padres

4.68

1.35

32.2

Career

Totals

116

108

4.54

1.27

491

591.1

172

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

2 teams▼

0.65

0.90

27.2

2018

Charleston RiverDogs

2.67

0.91

54.0

2019

Tampa Tarpons

4.07

1.17

48.2

2021

2 teams▼

3.46

1.11

136

104

2022

2 teams▼

1.70

0.73

47.2

2025

El Paso Chihuahuas

3.29

1.32

13.2

2026

El Paso Chihuahuas

7.49

1.71

85.1

Career

Totals

105

3.90

1.17

449

381

119

W-L

ERA

WHIP

27.0

2-4

5.00

1.37

W-L

ERA

WHIP

32.2

3-4

4.68

1.35