Josh Walker

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Baltimore Orioles · RP

Age 316' 6" · 225 lbsThrows Left

#579 Current

FBaseball Overview

The 31-year-old right-hander carries modest fantasy value as a depth arm in Baltimore's rotation, lacking the consistency or volume needed for reliable production in most formats. Through early 2026, Walker has logged just 4.2 innings with a 3.86 ERA and 1.07 WHIP while striking out six batters, continuing a trend of minimal opportunity and elevated ERA figures from his 2025 campaign (7.20 ERA over 5 IP). His path to wins and strikeouts remains limited without a guaranteed rotation spot, making him best suited for deep leagues or contingency streaming situations rather than season-long roster spots. Fantasy managers should monitor his role clarification and pitch efficiency closely, as strikeouts offer the most appealing category upside if he secures extended playing time.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	New York Mets	14	0	1	0	8.10	1.80	12	10.0	6
2024	New York Mets	10	0	0	0	5.11	1.54	11	12.1	6
2025	Toronto Blue Jays	3	0	0	0	7.20	2.00	8	5.0	2
2026	Baltimore Orioles	31	1	0	1	2.08	1.19	29	30.1	12
Career	Totals	58	1	1	1	4.21	1.44	60	57.2	26

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	GCL Mets	14	0	2	1	2	9.42	1.88	13	14.1	6
2018	2 teams▼	13	6	1	1	1	3.27	1.38	52	41.1	15
2019	2 teams▼	2	1	0	1	0	7.50	1.67	5	6	2
2021	3 teams▼	21	20	9	4	0	3.73	1.02	98	115.2	29
2022	3 teams▼	13	2	3	2	0	4.91	1.45	38	22	11
2023	Syracuse Mets	21	0	2	2	1	1.84	1.09	40	29.1	13
2024	2 teams▼	33	0	2	2	5	4.06	1.27	50	37.2	22
2025	3 teams▼	40	0	2	2	0	4.64	1.43	45	42.2	20
2026	Norfolk Tides	24	0	4	3	1	3.73	1.05	34	31.1	10
Career	Totals	181	29	25	18	10	4.05	1.23	375	340.1	128

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	0-0	0	2.70	1.05	6	4

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	28.1	1-0	1	2.22	1.20	26	11

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.8 mph

Avg Spin2085 rpm

Whiff %21.6%

K %23.0%

BB %9.5%

Hard Hit %35.7%

Barrel %3.6%

xERA2.70

xBA Against0.204

xSLG Against0.292

BA Against0.214

SLG Against0.304

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

New York Mets

8.10

1.80

10.0

2024

New York Mets

5.11

1.54

12.1

2025

Toronto Blue Jays

7.20

2.00

5.0

2026

Baltimore Orioles

2.08

1.19

30.1

Career

Totals

4.21

1.44

57.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

GCL Mets

9.42

1.88

14.1

2018

2 teams▼

3.27

1.38

41.1

2019

2 teams▼

7.50

1.67

2021

3 teams▼

3.73

1.02

115.2

2022

3 teams▼

4.91

1.45

2023

Syracuse Mets

1.84

1.09

29.1

2024

2 teams▼

4.06

1.27

37.2

2025

3 teams▼

4.64

1.43

42.2

2026

Norfolk Tides

3.73

1.05

31.1

Career

Totals

181

4.05

1.23

375

340.1

128

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.2

0-0

2.70

1.05

W-L

ERA

WHIP

28.1

1-0

2.22

1.20