Mason Miller

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San Diego Padres · Pitcher

Age 286' 5" · 200 lbsThrows Right

#16 Current#29 Preseason#39 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

Following his All-Star and All-MLB Second Team selection in 2024, Miller has established himself as a dominant late-inning weapon for San Diego, with 21 saves already in the 2026 season and a sparkling 0.78 ERA and 0.84 WHIP through 34.2 innings. His strikeout prowess remains elite, consistently posting triple-digit K totals, making him a reliable anchor in the strikeouts category while delivering saves in a competitive closer role. The primary risk centers on durability and innings usage at the back of the bullpen, where workload can fluctuate dramatically week-to-week, potentially affecting win-loss record consistency. Managers targeting Miller should view him as a premium closer with exceptional ERA and WHIP upside, though pairing him with a high-volume starting pitcher helps offset the volatility inherent in relief pitching roles.

News Updates

Mason Miller records 33rd save in dominant ninth inning
Padres closer Mason Miller earned his 33rd save of the season Sunday against the Yankees, striking out three batters with one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. Miller continues to be reliable late in games for San Diego.
Sep 7, 2026
Mason Miller blows save, struggles for Padres bullpen
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller suffered his second blown save Sunday against Tampa Bay, allowing two runs on two hits over one inning in extra innings. The ninth-inning meltdown in a 5-4 loss raises concerns about the reliability of San Diego's closer situation entering September.
Aug 31, 2026
Mason Miller Earns Save in Padres Victory
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller recorded a perfect inning with one strikeout to earn the save in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Minnesota Twins. His continued strong performance in save situations reinforces his role as the team's primary closer. Fantasy owners should continue to roster Miller in saves-dependent formats.
Aug 23, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Oakland Athletics	10	6	0	3	0	3.78	1.20	38	33.1	16
2024	Oakland Athletics	55	0	2	2	28	2.49	0.88	104	65.0	21
2025	2 teams▼	60	0	1	2	22	2.63	0.91	104	61.2	28
2026	San Diego Padres	58	0	5	2	34	1.17	0.83	113	61.1	21
Career	Totals	183	6	8	9	84	2.36	0.92	359	221.1	86

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	ACL Athletics	3	2	0	1	1.50	1.17	9	6.0	3
2022	2 teams▼	3	3	0	1	3.86	0.71	13	7.0	2
2023	3 teams▼	7	7	1	0	1.86	0.67	35	19.1	5
Career	Totals	13	12	1	2	2.23	0.80	56	32.1	9

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

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo101.5 mph

Avg Spin2453 rpm

Whiff %45.9%

K %48.5%

BB %9.0%

Hard Hit %28.9%

Barrel %5.2%

xERA1.48

xBA Against0.130

xSLG Against0.180

BA Against0.144

SLG Against0.182

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

Oakland Athletics

3.78

1.20

33.1

2024

Oakland Athletics

2.49

0.88

104

65.0

2025

2 teams▼

2.63

0.91

104

61.2

2026

San Diego Padres

1.17

0.83

113

61.1

Career

Totals

183

2.36

0.92

359

221.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

ACL Athletics

1.50

1.17

6.0

2022

2 teams▼

3.86

0.71

7.0

2023

3 teams▼

1.86

0.67

19.1

Career

Totals

2.23

0.80

32.1