Kyle Harrison

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Milwaukee Brewers · Pitcher

Age 256' 2" · 216 lbsThrows Left

#210 Current#82 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

At 24 years old, Harrison enters 2026 as a breakout candidate after a dramatic improvement from his 2025 campaign, posting an 8-1 record with a 2.57 ERA and 1.04 WHIP across 77 innings. His strikeout rate has climbed significantly with 96 K's this season, suggesting he's developing the overpowering arsenal that made him a multiple MiLB Organization All-Star during his rise through Milwaukee's minor league system. The primary appeal for fantasy managers lies in his wins column and ERA/WHIP stability, though his limited innings pitched and early-season sample size mean there's still uncertainty about whether this performance level is sustainable through a full campaign. Harrison offers intriguing upside as a young pitcher with demonstrated skill, but managers should temper expectations until he proves he can maintain this efficiency over a larger workload.

News Updates

Kyle Harrison Returns from IL with Dominant Performance
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison returned from the injured list in impressive fashion, striking out eight consecutive batters through five innings in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Pirates. The 24-year-old exited in the sixth inning due to cramping, but his electric stuff suggested he is ready to assume a significant role in the rotation. Harrison's return bolsters the Brewers' pitching depth as they pursue October baseball.
Aug 6, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	San Francisco Giants	7	7	1	1	4.15	1.15	35	34.2	11
2024	San Francisco Giants	24	24	7	7	4.56	1.34	118	124.1	42
2025	2 teams▼	11	6	1	1	4.04	1.37	38	35.2	14
2026	Milwaukee Brewers	23	23	10	4	3.66	1.27	134	110.2	33
Career	Totals	65	60	19	13	4.13	1.30	325	305.1	100

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
2021	San Jose Giants	23	23	4	3	3.19	1.40	157	98.2	52
2022	2 teams▼	25	25	4	3	2.71	1.13	186	113	49
2023	2 teams▼	21	21	1	3	4.52	1.48	109	67.2	48
2025	2 teams▼	18	18	5	2	3.66	1.49	88	76.1	35
2026	Wisconsin Timber Rattlers	1	1	1	0	0.00	0.71	5	5.2	3
Career	Totals	88	88	15	11	3.34	1.34	545	361.1	187

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 Velo94.7 mph

Avg Spin2199 rpm

Whiff %28.3%

K %28.5%

BB %7.0%

Hard Hit %38.0%

Barrel %8.3%

xERA3.74

xBA Against0.238

xSLG Against0.383

BA Against0.249

SLG Against0.436

GB%37.0%

FB%29.0%

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

San Francisco Giants

4.15

1.15

34.2

2024

San Francisco Giants

4.56

1.34

118

124.1

2025

2 teams▼

4.04

1.37

35.2

2026

Milwaukee Brewers

3.66

1.27

134

110.2

Career

Totals

4.13

1.30

325

305.1

100

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

San Jose Giants

3.19

1.40

157

98.2

2022

2 teams▼

2.71

1.13

186

113

2023

2 teams▼

4.52

1.48

109

67.2

2025

2 teams▼

3.66

1.49

76.1

2026

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

0.00

0.71

5.2

Career

Totals

3.34

1.34

545

361.1

187