John Schreiber

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New York Yankees · RP

Age 326' 2" · 224 lbsThrows Right

#520 Current

FBaseball Overview

At 32 years old, Schreiber operates as a versatile bullpen arm for Kansas City, contributing across multiple categories with early-season strikeout production (26 K through limited innings in 2026) and a sub-3.30 ERA that suggests solid stuff. His role remains fluid between relief appearances and potential spot starts, limiting win opportunities but offering consistency in ERA and WHIP, which have hovered around league-average to slightly better marks. The primary risk lies in his age and middle-reliever role, which caps ceiling upside in wins and saves compared to front-line starters, though his strikeout rate provides floor value in deeper formats. Fantasy managers should view him as a streaming option or depth piece rather than a core arm, banking on his ability to post quality ERA-and-WHIP numbers without expecting significant win-loss or save contribution.

News Updates

John Schreiber Records Save for Yankees
New York Yankees reliever John Schreiber earned a save against the Twins on Monday, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings without allowing a hit. Schreiber walked one batter but was otherwise effective in the high-leverage situation. He continues to be a key contributor to the Yankees' bullpen stability.
Sep 15, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	Detroit Tigers	13	0	2	0	0	6.23	1.54	19	13.0	4
2020	Detroit Tigers	15	0	0	1	0	6.32	1.47	14	15.2	4
2021	Boston Red Sox	1	0	0	0	0	3.00	1.67	5	3.0	1
2022	Boston Red Sox	64	0	4	4	8	2.22	0.98	74	65.0	19
2023	Boston Red Sox	46	2	2	1	1	3.86	1.41	53	46.2	25
2024	Kansas City Royals	59	0	4	3	2	3.66	1.32	46	51.2	20
2025	Kansas City Royals	74	0	3	3	1	3.80	1.19	62	64.0	19
2026	2 teams▼	66	0	2	4	2	3.28	1.24	40	60.1	26
Career	Totals	338	2	17	16	14	3.58	1.24	313	319.1	118

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
2016	Connecticut Tigers	18	0	2	3	0	2.76	1.09	24	29.1	9
2017	West Michigan Whitecaps	27	0	5	1	11	0.54	0.66	70	50.1	8
2018	Erie SeaWolves	49	0	3	7	18	2.48	1.12	59	58.0	19
2019	2 teams▼	53	0	6	4	4	2.31	1.01	82	66.1	24
2021	Worcester Red Sox	33	8	3	3	1	2.71	1.31	65	66.1	26
2022	Worcester Red Sox	7	0	2	1	0	1.46	0.97	15	12.1	3
2023	2 teams▼	6	0	0	0	0	1.59	0.53	6	5.2	1
2024	Northwest Arkansas Naturals	2	1	0	0	0	13.50	2.00	3	2.0	0
Career	Totals	195	9	21	19	34	2.20	1.04	324	290.1	90

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	0	6.2	1-1	1	2.70	1.50	2	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	27.1	2-1	1	3.29	1.21	14	14

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.6 mph

Avg Spin2322 rpm

Whiff %20.9%

K %16.3%

BB %10.6%

Hard Hit %38.2%

Barrel %5.1%

xERA4.03

xBA Against0.245

xSLG Against0.386

BA Against0.227

SLG Against0.380

GB%46.9%

FB%23.5%

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

2019

Detroit Tigers

6.23

1.54

13.0

2020

Detroit Tigers

6.32

1.47

15.2

2021

Boston Red Sox

3.00

1.67

3.0

2022

Boston Red Sox

2.22

0.98

65.0

2023

Boston Red Sox

3.86

1.41

46.2

2024

Kansas City Royals

3.66

1.32

51.2

2025

Kansas City Royals

3.80

1.19

64.0

2026

2 teams▼

3.28

1.24

60.1

Career

Totals

338

3.58

1.24

313

319.1

118

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

Connecticut Tigers

2.76

1.09

29.1

2017

West Michigan Whitecaps

0.54

0.66

50.1

2018

Erie SeaWolves

2.48

1.12

58.0

2019

2 teams▼

2.31

1.01

66.1

2021

Worcester Red Sox

2.71

1.31

66.1

2022

Worcester Red Sox

1.46

0.97

12.1

2023

2 teams▼

1.59

0.53

5.2

2024

Northwest Arkansas Naturals

13.50

2.00

2.0

Career

Totals

195

2.20

1.04

324

290.1

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.2

1-1

2.70

1.50

W-L

ERA

WHIP

27.1

2-1

3.29

1.21