Kade Strowd

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Reno Aces · Pitcher

Age 286' 2" · 200 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

This 28-year-old right-hander made his MLB debut in 2025 with impressive peripherals, posting a 1.71 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across 26.1 innings while striking out 24 batters, suggesting strong upside in ERA and strikeouts for fantasy purposes. However, the minimal workload and lack of a defined role limit his immediate value, and the rough start to 2026 (one inning, 9.00 ERA) raises questions about consistency and playing time as he competes for opportunities in the Arizona organization. Fantasy managers should view him as a speculative depth play who could provide value in strikeouts and ERA if he secures regular rotation or bullpen usage, though he remains a high-risk asset without clearer pitcher role definition heading into the season.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	Baltimore Orioles	25	1	1.71	1.10	24	26.1	13
2026	Arizona Diamondbacks	2	0	3.38	2.63	1	2.2	5
Career	Totals	27	1	1.86	1.24	25	29	18

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
2019	Aberdeen IronBirds	13	1	2	0	3	0.00	1.06	19	17.0	7
2021	Aberdeen IronBirds	21	1	0	3	1	8.05	1.63	45	38.0	15
2022	2 teams▼	13	1	2	1	1	1.06	0.94	24	17	6
2023	Bowie Baysox	35	0	4	1	2	5.20	1.55	67	55.1	32
2024	2 teams▼	46	0	6	3	0	5.44	1.58	71	51.1	28
2025	Norfolk Tides	29	0	3	2	4	4.15	1.38	41	34.2	15
2026	Reno Aces	42	1	4	2	3	6.07	1.77	41	43.0	27
Career	Totals	199	4	21	12	14	5.06	1.51	308	256.1	130

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.5 mph

Avg Spin2519 rpm

Whiff %0.0%

K %7.1%

BB %35.7%

Hard Hit %25.0%

Barrel %0.0%

xERA13.06

xBA Against0.406

xSLG Against0.479

BA Against0.222

SLG Against0.222

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

2025

Baltimore Orioles

1.71

1.10

26.1

2026

Arizona Diamondbacks

3.38

2.63

2.2

Career

Totals

1.86

1.24

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2019

Aberdeen IronBirds

0.00

1.06

17.0

2021

Aberdeen IronBirds

8.05

1.63

38.0

2022

2 teams▼

1.06

0.94

2023

Bowie Baysox

5.20

1.55

55.1

2024

2 teams▼

5.44

1.58

51.1

2025

Norfolk Tides

4.15

1.38

34.2

2026

Reno Aces

6.07

1.77

43.0

Career

Totals

199

5.06

1.51

308

256.1

130