Max Meyer

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Miami Marlins · Pitcher

Age 276' 0" · 196 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

The 27-year-old right-hander has made a significant leap in 2026, posting a sparkling 2.60 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP across 97 innings while compiling a 9-0 record, representing a dramatic improvement from his injury-plagued 2025 campaign. Meyer offers fantasy managers a high-floor starter in wins and strikeouts, having accumulated 107 K through early season, though his save opportunities remain non-existent in Miami's bullpen-by-committee approach. The concerning downside is his durability history—he pitched just 64.2 innings last year—so monitoring his workload and any lingering injury concerns will be critical before fully committing in fantasy leagues. If he can sustain this 2026 trajectory and stay healthy, Meyer represents a potential top-20 pitching asset; if regression or injury strikes again, his value evaporates quickly.

News Updates

Max Meyer takes first loss despite strong performance
Miami Marlins pitcher Max Meyer suffered his first loss of the season despite allowing only one earned run over six innings against Colorado. Meyer's 9-1 record prior to this game demonstrates his fantasy value, and this loss does not diminish his overall strong season performance. Fantasy managers should remain confident in his continued value.
Jul 2, 2026
Max Meyer Remains Unbeaten, Ties Marlins Record
Miami Marlins pitcher Max Meyer improved to 9-0 on the season with a dominant performance against the Cardinals, allowing just two hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings with five strikeouts. Meyer has tied a franchise record with nine consecutive wins and continues to be one of the best pitching stories in baseball this season.
Jun 27, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Miami Marlins	2	2	0	1	7.50	1.50	6	6.0	2
2024	Miami Marlins	11	11	3	5	5.68	1.42	46	57.0	19
2025	Miami Marlins	12	12	3	5	4.73	1.42	68	64.2	20
2026	Miami Marlins	18	18	9	1	2.53	1.11	112	103.0	36
Career	Totals	43	43	15	12	4.06	1.28	232	230.2	77

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	2 teams▼	22	22	6	4	2.27	1.19	130	111	42
2022	2 teams▼	13	13	3	4	3.69	0.97	69	61	19
2024	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	15	15	1	3	4.34	1.48	69	58.0	24
Career	Totals	50	50	10	11	3.17	1.20	268	230	85

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 Velo94.6 mph

Avg Spin2555 rpm

Whiff %28.9%

K %26.3%

BB %8.5%

Hard Hit %42.0%

Barrel %8.6%

xERA3.75

xBA Against0.227

xSLG Against0.374

BA Against0.205

SLG Against0.333

GB%44.3%

FB%25.8%

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

Miami Marlins

7.50

1.50

6.0

2024

Miami Marlins

5.68

1.42

57.0

2025

Miami Marlins

4.73

1.42

64.2

2026

Miami Marlins

2.53

1.11

112

103.0

Career

Totals

4.06

1.28

232

230.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

2 teams▼

2.27

1.19

130

111

2022

2 teams▼

3.69

0.97

2024

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

4.34

1.48

58.0

Career

Totals

3.17

1.20

268

230