Kyle Freeland

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Hartford Yard Goats · Pitcher

Age 336' 4" · 202 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

At 33 years old, Freeland continues to function as a mid-rotation starter for Colorado, though his 2026 numbers paint a concerning picture after a rough start to the season. Through early innings, his 7.50 ERA and 1.61 WHIP represent a notable decline from last year's already mediocre 4.98 ERA, signaling potential durability and effectiveness issues that make him a risky fantasy asset. His strikeout rate has also dipped significantly with just 61 K through 72 innings, limiting upside in that category and offering minimal win support given the Rockies' offensive struggles. For fantasy purposes, Freeland appears best left on waivers unless dramatic performance improvements emerge, as his role lacks the consistency needed for reliable production in a deep league.

News Updates

Kyle Freeland earns win with 8 innings of shutout relief
Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland dominated Friday against San Francisco, allowing just one run on four hits over eight innings to earn the victory in a 5-2 win over the Giants. Freeland struck out two batters and walked one in a quality performance.
Aug 15, 2026
Kyle Freeland earns win with strong pitching effort
Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland earned the victory against Miami by allowing just two runs on six hits while striking out seven over five innings. Freeland's 2-7 record masks his recent improved performance and suggests he may be turning a corner. Fantasy managers should monitor his upcoming starts.
Jul 2, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Colorado Rockies	33	28	11	11	4.10	1.49	107	156.0	63
2018	Colorado Rockies	33	33	17	7	2.85	1.25	173	202.1	70
2019	Colorado Rockies	22	22	3	11	6.73	1.58	79	104.1	39
2020	Colorado Rockies	13	13	2	3	4.33	1.42	46	70.2	23
2021	Colorado Rockies	23	23	7	8	4.33	1.42	105	120.2	38
2022	Colorado Rockies	31	31	9	11	4.53	1.41	131	174.2	53
2023	Colorado Rockies	29	29	6	14	5.03	1.47	94	155.2	42
2024	Colorado Rockies	21	21	5	8	5.24	1.41	85	113.1	26
2025	Colorado Rockies	31	31	5	17	4.98	1.42	124	162.2	38
2026	Colorado Rockies	23	23	4	10	6.37	1.46	103	124.1	28
Career	Totals	259	254	69	100	4.71	1.42	1047	1384.2	420

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2014	2 teams▼	10	10	3	0	1.15	0.92	33	39	6
2015	2 teams▼	9	9	3	2	4.05	1.29	28	46.2	10
2016	2 teams▼	26	26	11	10	3.89	1.29	108	162	44
2019	Albuquerque Isotopes	6	6	0	4	8.80	1.89	28	29.2	16
2021	Albuquerque Isotopes	2	2	1	1	1.80	0.60	4	10.0	2
2024	2 teams▼	3	3	0	0	2.70	1.10	9	10	5
2026	Hartford Yard Goats	1	0	1	0	0.00	0.33	5	3.0	1
Career	Totals	57	56	19	17	3.90	1.26	215	300.1	84

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 Velo91.4 mph

Avg Spin2264 rpm

Whiff %22.5%

K %18.6%

BB %5.1%

Hard Hit %42.5%

Barrel %10.6%

xERA5.16

xBA Against0.282

xSLG Against0.476

BA Against0.296

SLG Against0.528

GB%41.2%

FB%29.5%

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

2017

Colorado Rockies

4.10

1.49

107

156.0

2018

Colorado Rockies

2.85

1.25

173

202.1

2019

Colorado Rockies

6.73

1.58

104.1

2020

Colorado Rockies

4.33

1.42

70.2

2021

Colorado Rockies

4.33

1.42

105

120.2

2022

Colorado Rockies

4.53

1.41

131

174.2

2023

Colorado Rockies

5.03

1.47

155.2

2024

Colorado Rockies

5.24

1.41

113.1

2025

Colorado Rockies

4.98

1.42

124

162.2

2026

Colorado Rockies

6.37

1.46

103

124.1

Career

Totals

259

254

100

4.71

1.42

1047

1384.2

420

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

2 teams▼

1.15

0.92

2015

2 teams▼

4.05

1.29

46.2

2016

2 teams▼

3.89

1.29

108

162

2019

Albuquerque Isotopes

8.80

1.89

29.2

2021

Albuquerque Isotopes

1.80

0.60

10.0

2024

2 teams▼

2.70

1.10

2026

Hartford Yard Goats

0.00

0.33

3.0

Career

Totals

3.90

1.26

215

300.1