MacKenzie Gore

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Texas Rangers · Pitcher

Age 276' 2" · 193 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

Coming off a 2025 All-Star selection, Gore enters 2026 as a reliable mid-rotation starter for the Rangers with upside in strikeouts despite ongoing ERA concerns. His 97 strikeouts through 91 innings in early 2026 demonstrates continued swing-and-miss stuff that makes him a valuable asset in points leagues and strikeout-heavy formats, though his 4.05 ERA and 1.25 WHIP suggest he won't be a consistent source of wins or quality starts. Gore remains a high-ceiling, high-variance pitcher whose ability to rack up strikeouts makes him worth rostering in deeper leagues and tournaments, but managers should temper expectations for wins given Texas's offensive environment and his recent command struggles. The sustainability of his strikeout rate will be the key factor determining whether he delivers fantasy value as a back-end starter or becomes a disappointing gamble in 2026.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	San Diego Padres	16	13	4	4	4.50	1.47	72	70.0	37
2023	Washington Nationals	27	27	7	10	4.42	1.40	151	136.1	57
2024	Washington Nationals	32	32	10	12	3.90	1.42	181	166.1	65
2025	Washington Nationals	30	30	5	15	4.17	1.35	185	159.2	64
2026	Texas Rangers	18	18	5	7	4.31	1.27	104	96.0	39
Career	Totals	123	120	31	48	4.21	1.38	693	628.1	262

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
2017	AZL Padres	7	7	0	1	1.27	0.98	34	21.1	7
2018	Fort Wayne TinCaps	16	16	2	5	4.45	1.30	74	60.2	18
2019	2 teams▼	20	20	9	2	1.69	0.83	135	101	28
2021	3 teams▼	6	6	0	2	5.85	1.80	18	20.0	12
2022	2 teams▼	5	5	0	1	3.71	1.29	16	17.0	4
Career	Totals	54	54	12	10	2.66	1.06	302	230.1	73

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

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.4 mph

Avg Spin2174 rpm

Whiff %25.5%

K %25.5%

BB %9.6%

Hard Hit %44.1%

Barrel %8.0%

xERA3.85

xBA Against0.237

xSLG Against0.375

BA Against0.229

SLG Against0.375

GB%38.4%

FB%26.6%

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

2022

San Diego Padres

4.50

1.47

70.0

2023

Washington Nationals

4.42

1.40

151

136.1

2024

Washington Nationals

3.90

1.42

181

166.1

2025

Washington Nationals

4.17

1.35

185

159.2

2026

Texas Rangers

4.31

1.27

104

96.0

Career

Totals

123

120

4.21

1.38

693

628.1

262

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

AZL Padres

1.27

0.98

21.1

2018

Fort Wayne TinCaps

4.45

1.30

60.2

2019

2 teams▼

1.69

0.83

135

101

2021

3 teams▼

5.85

1.80

20.0

2022

2 teams▼

3.71

1.29

17.0

Career

Totals

2.66

1.06

302

230.1