Keegan Thompson

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Albuquerque Isotopes · RP

Age 316' 1" · 197 lbsThrows Right

#576 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

At 31 years old, this veteran right-hander offers modest depth value as a multi-inning reliever with occasional save opportunities, though his 2026 season has gotten off to a rough start with an 8.25 ERA and elevated 1.75 WHIP across limited innings. His 2024 campaign demonstrated solid upside with a 2.67 ERA and 1.22 WHIP, suggesting he possesses the stuff to be effective when healthy and settled into a role. The key fantasy concern is durability and consistency—limited workload in 2026 coupled with age-related decline risks mean he's best viewed as a streaming option rather than a reliable weekly contributor. Managers should monitor his role clarity and performance trends closely before committing significant roster space, as he has the ceiling to deliver solid strikeout numbers and ERA contributions but lacks the volume or saves opportunities to be a cornerstone reliever.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	Chicago Cubs	32	6	3	3	1	3.38	1.48	55	53.1	31
2022	Chicago Cubs	29	17	10	5	1	3.76	1.27	108	115.0	43
2023	Chicago Cubs	19	0	2	2	1	4.71	1.36	26	28.2	19
2024	Chicago Cubs	24	0	2	1	2	2.67	1.22	36	30.1	18
2026	Colorado Rockies	5	0	0	0	0	8.25	1.75	11	12.0	2
Career	Totals	109	23	17	11	5	3.87	1.35	236	239.1	113

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	Eugene Emeralds	7	1	1	2	0	2.37	1.00	23	19.0	4
2018	2 teams▼	25	25	9	6	0	3.61	1.15	115	129.2	34
2019	2 teams▼	3	3	0	2	0	3.60	0.50	13	10	1
2021	Iowa Cubs	4	4	0	0	0	0.00	0.68	16	14.2	5
2022	Iowa Cubs	1	1	0	0	0	3.86	0.86	4	2.1	1
2023	Iowa Cubs	20	0	3	0	0	8.10	1.90	40	30.0	23
2024	Iowa Cubs	20	0	2	1	1	2.96	0.91	38	27.1	10
2025	Iowa Cubs	33	5	6	2	0	4.50	1.41	83	64.0	25
2026	Albuquerque Isotopes	25	15	2	5	1	5.28	1.76	56	73.1	35
Career	Totals	138	54	23	18	2	4.20	1.31	388	370.1	138

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	11.3	0-0	0	8.25	1.75	11	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
5	0	11.3	0-0	0	8.25	1.75	11	2

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.2 mph

Avg Spin2498 rpm

Whiff %21.6%

K %19.3%

BB %3.5%

Hard Hit %50.0%

Barrel %13.6%

xERA7.67

xBA Against0.343

xSLG Against0.623

BA Against0.365

SLG Against0.596

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

2021

Chicago Cubs

3.38

1.48

53.1

2022

Chicago Cubs

3.76

1.27

108

115.0

2023

Chicago Cubs

4.71

1.36

28.2

2024

Chicago Cubs

2.67

1.22

30.1

2026

Colorado Rockies

8.25

1.75

12.0

Career

Totals

109

3.87

1.35

236

239.1

113

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

Eugene Emeralds

2.37

1.00

19.0

2018

2 teams▼

3.61

1.15

115

129.2

2019

2 teams▼

3.60

0.50

2021

Iowa Cubs

0.00

0.68

14.2

2022

Iowa Cubs

3.86

0.86

2.1

2023

Iowa Cubs

8.10

1.90

30.0

2024

Iowa Cubs

2.96

0.91

27.1

2025

Iowa Cubs

4.50

1.41

64.0

2026

Albuquerque Isotopes

5.28

1.76

73.1

Career

Totals

138

4.20

1.31

388

370.1

138

W-L

ERA

WHIP

11.3

0-0

8.25

1.75

W-L

ERA

WHIP

11.3

0-0

8.25

1.75