Jake Bennett

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Boston Red Sox · Pitcher

Age 256' 6" · 234 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

This 25-year-old right-hander enters his first full MLB season with Boston in a depth rotation role, posting a solid 3.27 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across 33 innings in limited early exposure. Bennett's strikeout rate sits at a modest 6.8 K/9, suggesting he'll need consistency in volume rather than elite punch to accumulate fantasy value in the strikeout category. His chief appeal lies in potential ERA and WHIP stability, though wins will depend heavily on Red Sox run support and his ability to secure regular starts. The main risk is his unproven track record at the MLB level, which means he could see innings fluctuations or performance volatility typical of young arms adjusting to major league competition.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Boston Red Sox	7	7	3	3	0	3.10	0.98	31	40.2	7
Career	Totals	7	7	3	3	0	3.10	0.98	31	40.2	7

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	2 teams▼	15	15	1	6	3.14	1.21	73	63	16
2025	3 teams▼	19	18	2	5	2.27	1.08	64	75.1	19
2026	Worcester Red Sox	9	9	3	2	1.60	1.02	41	39.1	9
Career	Totals	43	42	6	13	2.43	1.11	178	177.2	44

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 Velo92.8 mph

Avg Spin2084 rpm

Whiff %24.3%

K %19.7%

BB %4.5%

Hard Hit %35.6%

Barrel %6.8%

xERA2.83

xBA Against0.219

xSLG Against0.351

BA Against0.228

SLG Against0.317

GB%53.4%

FB%22.0%

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

2026

Boston Red Sox

3.10

0.98

40.2

Career

Totals

3.10

0.98

40.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

2 teams▼

3.14

1.21

2025

3 teams▼

2.27

1.08

75.1

2026

Worcester Red Sox

1.60

1.02

39.1

Career

Totals

2.43

1.11

178

177.2