Jared Shuster

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Memphis Redbirds · RP

Age 286' 3" · 220 lbsThrows Left

#557 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

After a rough 2025 campaign marked by inefficiency and control issues, Shuster enters 2026 seeking to stabilize his role in the Cardinals' rotation with early-season promise showing in limited action. His 2.35 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 7.2 innings suggest improved command and execution, though the sample size remains too small to validate a sustained turnaround from last year's 8.04 ERA and 2.04 WHIP disaster. Managers should approach with caution, as Shuster offers upside in strikeout production if healthy and locked into a consistent starter role, but the 27-year-old carries significant injury and performance volatility risk that makes him a late-round speculation rather than a reliable anchor. His fantasy value hinges entirely on whether he can maintain recent improvements and secure regular rotation innings, as two years of MLB data don't yet inspire confidence.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Atlanta Braves	11	11	4	3	5.81	1.50	30	52.2	26
2024	Chicago White Sox	39	4	2	5	4.30	1.46	56	73.1	33
2025	Chicago White Sox	12	2	0	0	8.04	2.04	12	15.2	5
2026	St. Louis Cardinals	5	0	0	0	9.00	1.89	4	9.0	6
Career	Totals	67	17	6	8	5.50	1.56	102	150.2	70

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
2021	2 teams▼	18	17	2	0	0	4.44	1.18	90	73	20
2022	2 teams▼	27	25	7	10	0	3.29	1.05	145	139.1	38
2023	Gwinnett Stripers	16	16	5	6	0	5.01	1.68	64	79.0	45
2024	Charlotte Knights	3	3	0	1	0	6.39	1.34	9	12.2	3
2025	2 teams▼	26	0	3	2	0	6.94	1.80	28	35.0	14
2026	Memphis Redbirds	37	3	6	4	1	5.65	1.54	64	63.2	25
Career	Totals	127	64	23	23	1	4.63	1.35	400	402.2	145

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
5	0	9.0	0-0	0	9.00	1.89	4	6

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
5	0	9.0	0-0	0	9.00	1.89	4	6

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.0 mph

Avg Spin2124 rpm

Whiff %13.6%

K %9.1%

BB %13.6%

Hard Hit %50.0%

Barrel %2.9%

xERA4.09

xBA Against0.239

xSLG Against0.367

BA Against0.289

SLG Against0.447

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

2023

Atlanta Braves

5.81

1.50

52.2

2024

Chicago White Sox

4.30

1.46

73.1

2025

Chicago White Sox

8.04

2.04

15.2

2026

St. Louis Cardinals

9.00

1.89

9.0

Career

Totals

5.50

1.56

102

150.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

2 teams▼

4.44

1.18

2022

2 teams▼

3.29

1.05

145

139.1

2023

Gwinnett Stripers

5.01

1.68

79.0

2024

Charlotte Knights

6.39

1.34

12.2

2025

2 teams▼

6.94

1.80

35.0

2026

Memphis Redbirds

5.65

1.54

63.2

Career

Totals

127

4.63

1.35

400

402.2

145

W-L

ERA

WHIP

9.0

0-0

9.00

1.89

W-L

ERA

WHIP

9.0

0-0

9.00

1.89