Nolan McLean

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New York Mets · Pitcher

Age 246' 2" · 214 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

After an impressive 2025 debut that showcased elite control and a 2.06 ERA across 48 innings, McLean enters 2026 as a high-upside starting pitcher for the Mets with legitimate strikeout potential. His 106 strikeouts in 2026 demonstrate he can be a reliable source of K's, though the ERA ballooned to 4.03 and WHIP rose to 1.12—suggesting he may have hit some bumps in his second MLB season as workload increased. The 24-year-old's arrow still points upward given his Triple-A All-Star pedigree and dominant rookie year, making him an intriguing mid-rotation option for fantasy managers willing to weather some volatility as he continues developing. His win-loss record (4-5 despite 106 strikeouts) hints at possible run-support issues, so fantasy players should prioritize him for strikeout leagues rather than relying heavily on wins.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	New York Mets	8	8	5	1	2.06	1.04	57	48.0	16
2026	New York Mets	18	18	6	5	3.73	1.12	118	101.1	37
Career	Totals	26	26	11	6	3.19	1.09	175	149.1	53

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	St. Lucie Mets	2	1	0	0	2.70	0.90	2	3.1	2
2024	2 teams▼	25	25	4	10	3.78	1.26	116	109.2	42
2025	2 teams▼	21	18	8	5	2.45	1.13	127	113.2	50
Career	Totals	48	44	12	15	3.10	1.19	245	226.2	94

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 Velo95.4 mph

Avg Spin2476 rpm

Whiff %25.1%

K %28.0%

BB %8.8%

Hard Hit %34.8%

Barrel %6.3%

xERA3.41

xBA Against0.214

xSLG Against0.329

BA Against0.205

SLG Against0.335

GB%47.5%

FB%22.0%

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

2025

New York Mets

2.06

1.04

48.0

2026

New York Mets

3.73

1.12

118

101.1

Career

Totals

3.19

1.09

175

149.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

St. Lucie Mets

2.70

0.90

3.1

2024

2 teams▼

3.78

1.26

116

109.2

2025

2 teams▼

2.45

1.13

127

113.2

Career

Totals

3.10

1.19

245

226.2