José Soriano

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Los Angeles Angels · Pitcher

Age 276' 3" · 220 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

Coming off a strong start to the 2026 season that earned him AL Pitcher of the Month honors, Soriano profiles as a reliable mid-rotation starter who has already posted an 8-4 record with a 3.32 ERA and 102 strikeouts through 95 innings. His 1.32 WHIP marks a meaningful improvement over last year's 1.40, suggesting better command and control that should translate to consistent fantasy value in wins and ERA categories. While his strikeout rate has dipped slightly from 152 K's in 2025, the enhanced efficiency and early-season success indicate he's trending in the right direction heading into summer. The primary risk lies in durability given his youth and relatively short MLB track record, but at 27 years old with All-Star pedigree, Soriano offers upside as a back-end starter capable of matching league-average or better production across the fantasy categories.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Los Angeles Angels	38	0	1	3	3.64	1.33	56	42.0	23
2024	Los Angeles Angels	22	20	6	7	3.42	1.20	97	113.0	45
2025	Los Angeles Angels	31	31	10	11	4.26	1.40	152	169.0	78
2026	Los Angeles Angels	18	18	8	5	3.42	1.32	111	100.0	49
Career	Totals	109	69	25	26	3.78	1.32	416	424	195

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	DSL Angels	14	14	3	5	0	1.58	1.18	45	57.0	30
2017	2 teams▼	13	11	2	2	0	2.92	1.24	39	52.1	18
2018	Burlington Bees	14	14	1	6	0	4.47	1.49	42	46.1	35
2019	2 teams▼	20	18	5	7	0	2.51	1.32	92	82.1	51
2021	Bradenton Marauders	2	2	0	0	0	14.73	2.45	6	3.2	3
2022	2 teams▼	7	7	0	0	0	2.08	1.08	17	13	4
2023	Rocket City Trash Pandas	17	2	0	2	1	4.24	1.46	31	23.1	16
Career	Totals	87	68	11	22	1	3.01	1.32	272	277.3	157

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 Velo96.9 mph

Avg Spin2062 rpm

Whiff %33.2%

K %26.2%

BB %11.6%

Hard Hit %37.5%

Barrel %8.9%

xERA4.34

xBA Against0.239

xSLG Against0.385

BA Against0.225

SLG Against0.341

GB%52.7%

FB%23.1%

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

Los Angeles Angels

3.64

1.33

42.0

2024

Los Angeles Angels

3.42

1.20

113.0

2025

Los Angeles Angels

4.26

1.40

152

169.0

2026

Los Angeles Angels

3.42

1.32

111

100.0

Career

Totals

109

3.78

1.32

416

424

195

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

DSL Angels

1.58

1.18

57.0

2017

2 teams▼

2.92

1.24

52.1

2018

Burlington Bees

4.47

1.49

46.1

2019

2 teams▼

2.51

1.32

82.1

2021

Bradenton Marauders

14.73

2.45

3.2

2022

2 teams▼

2.08

1.08

2023

Rocket City Trash Pandas

4.24

1.46

23.1

Career

Totals

3.01

1.32

272

277.3

157