Marco Raya

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Minnesota Twins · P

Age 246' 1" · 170 lbsThrows Right

#686 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

At 23, this young right-hander is making his MLB debut with Minnesota and carries significant upside as a prospect-turned-professional arm. Though his early-season numbers are limited and unimpressive (0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP through 2 innings), rookie pitchers rarely establish fantasy value through small sample sizes in April, and Raya's youth suggests he's still ramping up to full workload. Fantasy managers should monitor his role carefully—whether he emerges as a rotation fixture or spends time in the bullpen will determine his category contributions, particularly in wins and strikeouts. His long-term potential makes him worth stashing in deep leagues, but patience is essential before expecting meaningful contributions in ERA, WHIP, or strikeout totals.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Minnesota Twins	3	0	0	0	0	3.00	1.33	4	6.0	3
Career	Totals	3	0	0	0	0	3.00	1.33	4	6	3

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
2022	Fort Myers Mighty Mussels	19	17	3	2	0	3.05	1.08	76	65.0	23
2023	2 teams▼	22	22	0	4	0	4.02	1.07	65	62.2	22
2024	2 teams▼	25	25	3	4	0	4.05	1.36	103	97.2	44
2025	St. Paul Saints	30	20	2	8	0	6.02	1.62	102	98.2	57
2026	St. Paul Saints	46	1	5	5	4	5.32	1.20	73	64.1	24
Career	Totals	142	85	13	23	4	4.59	1.31	419	388.1	170

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
3	0	6.0	0-0	0	3.00	1.33	4	3

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
3	0	6.0	0-0	0	3.00	1.33	4	3

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.6 mph

Avg Spin2382 rpm

Whiff %26.2%

K %16.0%

BB %12.0%

Hard Hit %27.8%

Barrel %5.6%

xERA5.02

xBA Against0.274

xSLG Against0.407

BA Against0.227

SLG Against0.364

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

2026

Minnesota Twins

3.00

1.33

6.0

Career

Totals

3.00

1.33

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2022

Fort Myers Mighty Mussels

3.05

1.08

65.0

2023

2 teams▼

4.02

1.07

62.2

2024

2 teams▼

4.05

1.36

103

97.2

2025

St. Paul Saints

6.02

1.62

102

98.2

2026

St. Paul Saints

5.32

1.20

64.1

Career

Totals

142

4.59

1.31

419

388.1

170

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.0

0-0

3.00

1.33

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.0

0-0

3.00

1.33