Michael Soroka

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Arizona Diamondbacks · Pitcher

Age 286' 5" · 250 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

Coming off a bounce-back 2026 season with Arizona, Soroka presents a compelling mid-rotation option for fantasy managers seeking ERA and WHIP stability after a rough 2025 campaign. His 8-3 record and 3.07 ERA mark a significant improvement, though the modest 79 strikeouts across 82 innings suggest he'll operate more as a depth innings contributor than a strikeout generator. The 1.09 WHIP demonstrates improved command and control compared to the previous year, making him a solid play for those prioritizing consistency over upside. Durability remains a concern given his injury history, but his All-Star pedigree from 2019 and recent stability give fantasy managers reason to monitor his role closely as a potential back-end starter in deeper formats.

News Updates

Michael Soroka Returns to Mound with Bullpen Sessions
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Michael Soroka is recovering from a glute injury and will begin throwing bullpen sessions soon on a Tuesday and Friday schedule. This marks significant progress in his rehabilitation and could lead to his return to game action in the coming weeks. Soroka is a valuable pitcher in deeper leagues and fantasy managers should monitor his progress closely.
Jun 27, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	Atlanta Braves	5	5	2	1	3.51	1.44	21	25.2	7
2019	Atlanta Braves	29	29	13	4	2.68	1.11	142	174.2	41
2020	Atlanta Braves	3	3	0	1	3.95	1.32	8	13.2	7
2023	Atlanta Braves	7	6	2	2	6.40	1.48	29	32.1	12
2024	Chicago White Sox	25	9	0	10	4.74	1.38	84	79.2	44
2025	2 teams▼	22	17	3	8	4.52	1.13	95	89.2	29
2026	Arizona Diamondbacks	15	15	8	3	3.07	1.09	79	82.0	17
Career	Totals	106	84	28	29	3.73	1.20	458	497.2	157

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
2015	2 teams▼	10	9	0	2	3.18	1.12	37	34.0	5
2016	Rome Braves	25	24	9	9	3.02	1.13	125	143.0	32
2017	Mississippi Braves	26	26	11	8	2.75	1.09	125	153.2	34
2018	2 teams▼	6	6	2	1	1.76	0.85	34	30.2	6
2019	Gwinnett Stripers	2	2	1	0	3.86	0.64	10	9.1	1
2022	2 teams▼	6	6	0	2	5.40	1.12	25	25	7
2023	Gwinnett Stripers	17	17	4	4	3.41	1.07	92	87.0	28
2024	Charlotte Knights	6	0	3	0	3.38	0.88	12	8.0	2
2025	3 teams▼	2	1	1	0	2.45	1.09	14	7.1	3
Career	Totals	102	93	31	27	3.10	1.08	481	504.3	120

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 Velo93.6 mph

Avg Spin2603 rpm

Whiff %22.2%

K %23.7%

BB %5.1%

Hard Hit %34.1%

Barrel %8.6%

xERA3.97

xBA Against0.249

xSLG Against0.408

BA Against0.233

SLG Against0.359

GB%38.8%

FB%28.0%

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

2018

Atlanta Braves

3.51

1.44

25.2

2019

Atlanta Braves

2.68

1.11

142

174.2

2020

Atlanta Braves

3.95

1.32

13.2

2023

Atlanta Braves

6.40

1.48

32.1

2024

Chicago White Sox

4.74

1.38

79.2

2025

2 teams▼

4.52

1.13

89.2

2026

Arizona Diamondbacks

3.07

1.09

82.0

Career

Totals

106

3.73

1.20

458

497.2

157

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

2 teams▼

3.18

1.12

34.0

2016

Rome Braves

3.02

1.13

125

143.0

2017

Mississippi Braves

2.75

1.09

125

153.2

2018

2 teams▼

1.76

0.85

30.2

2019

Gwinnett Stripers

3.86

0.64

9.1

2022

2 teams▼

5.40

1.12

2023

Gwinnett Stripers

3.41

1.07

87.0

2024

Charlotte Knights

3.38

0.88

8.0

2025

3 teams▼

2.45

1.09

7.1

Career

Totals

102

3.10

1.08

481

504.3

120