Michael King

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San Diego Padres · Pitcher

Age 316' 3" · 210 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

Coming off an All-MLB Second Team selection in 2024, King enters 2026 as a reliable mid-rotation starter for the Padres after posting a 3.44 ERA with 76 strikeouts across limited innings in 2025. His 2026 season shows modest regression with a 3.55 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 96.1 innings, though he maintains solid strikeout production with 83 K that positions him as a steady contributor in the K category. The primary fantasy concern remains durability and workload—his inability to secure wins (5-7 record) limits upside in that category, making him best suited for league formats prioritizing ERA and strikeouts over accumulation stats. King's All-MLB pedigree suggests he retains value as a backend starter or spot-start option, particularly in leagues rewarding consistency over ceiling.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	New York Yankees	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	1.00	1	2.0	0
2020	New York Yankees	9	4	1	2	0	7.76	1.54	26	26.2	11
2021	New York Yankees	22	6	2	4	0	3.55	1.28	62	63.1	24
2022	New York Yankees	34	0	6	3	1	2.29	1.00	66	51.0	16
2023	New York Yankees	49	9	4	8	6	2.75	1.15	127	104.2	32
2024	San Diego Padres	31	30	13	9	0	2.95	1.19	201	173.2	63
2025	San Diego Padres	15	15	5	3	0	3.44	1.20	76	73.1	26
2026	San Diego Padres	18	18	5	7	0	3.52	1.16	88	102.1	41
Career	Totals	179	82	36	36	7	3.29	1.19	647	597	213

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
2016	3 teams▼	15	1	3	3	1	4.11	1.50	20	30.2	9
2017	Greensboro Grasshoppers	26	25	11	9	0	3.14	1.09	106	149.0	21
2018	3 teams▼	25	24	11	5	0	1.79	0.91	152	161.1	29
2019	4 teams▼	11	8	3	2	0	5.48	1.24	44	46	10
2021	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders	3	1	0	1	1	4.76	0.88	11	5.2	0
2025	El Paso Chihuahuas	1	1	0	0	0	16.20	1.50	5	3.1	1
Career	Totals	81	60	28	20	2	3.07	1.07	338	396	70

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

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.3 mph

Avg Spin2285 rpm

Whiff %25.9%

K %21.0%

BB %9.8%

Hard Hit %34.3%

Barrel %8.5%

xERA4.55

xBA Against0.247

xSLG Against0.406

BA Against0.213

SLG Against0.327

GB%47.2%

FB%23.8%

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

2019

New York Yankees

0.00

1.00

2.0

2020

New York Yankees

7.76

1.54

26.2

2021

New York Yankees

3.55

1.28

63.1

2022

New York Yankees

2.29

1.00

51.0

2023

New York Yankees

2.75

1.15

127

104.2

2024

San Diego Padres

2.95

1.19

201

173.2

2025

San Diego Padres

3.44

1.20

73.1

2026

San Diego Padres

3.52

1.16

102.1

Career

Totals

179

3.29

1.19

647

597

213

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

3 teams▼

4.11

1.50

30.2

2017

Greensboro Grasshoppers

3.14

1.09

106

149.0

2018

3 teams▼

1.79

0.91

152

161.1

2019

4 teams▼

5.48

1.24

2021

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

4.76

0.88

5.2

2025

El Paso Chihuahuas

16.20

1.50

3.1

Career

Totals

3.07

1.07

338

396