Noah Schultz

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Charlotte Knights · Pitcher

Age 236' 10" · 240 lbsThrows Left

#248 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

At just 22 years old, Schultz is operating in a limited role out of the Charlotte rotation, posting a 2-4 record with a concerning 5.82 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 38.2 innings. His 33 strikeouts show promise in the K category, suggesting the tools remain intact despite early struggles, though he's generated zero saves opportunities as a starter. His recognition as a Baseball America Double-A All-Star and SOU Post-Season All-Star in 2024 indicates significant prospect pedigree, but he remains a lottery ticket rather than a reliable fantasy asset until he stabilizes his ERA and demonstrating consistency at the MLB level. The combination of youth, strikeout potential, and current inefficiency makes Schultz a deep league flier best reserved for patient managers willing to endure short-term pain for potential long-term upside.

News Updates

Noah Schultz takes sixth loss in five innings
Chicago White Sox pitcher Noah Schultz (2-6) suffered his sixth loss on July 7 against the Boston Red Sox, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over just five innings. Schultz's ineffectiveness and short outing signal continued struggles for the White Sox rotation.
Jul 8, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Chicago White Sox	15	14	3	9	0	6.06	1.42	59	65.1	31
Career	Totals	15	14	3	9	0	6.06	1.42	59	65.1	31

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
2023	Kannapolis Cannon Ballers	10	10	1	2	1.33	0.85	38	27.0	6
2024	2 teams▼	23	23	0	4	2.24	0.98	115	88.1	24
2025	2 teams▼	17	17	4	5	4.68	1.67	76	73	45
2026	Charlotte Knights	11	10	3	2	2.01	0.87	44	44.2	13
Career	Totals	61	60	8	13	2.86	1.16	273	232.3	88

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

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.1 mph

Avg Spin2522 rpm

Whiff %21.0%

K %20.3%

BB %10.7%

Hard Hit %40.6%

Barrel %9.4%

xERA5.79

xBA Against0.273

xSLG Against0.454

BA Against0.251

SLG Against0.425

GB%37.3%

FB%27.5%

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

Chicago White Sox

6.06

1.42

65.1

Career

Totals

6.06

1.42

65.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

1.33

0.85

27.0

2024

2 teams▼

2.24

0.98

115

88.1

2025

2 teams▼

4.68

1.67

2026

Charlotte Knights

2.01

0.87

44.2

Career

Totals

2.86

1.16

273

232.3