Orion Kerkering

Active

Philadelphia Phillies · Pitcher

Age 256' 2" · 204 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

This 25-year-old right-hander has emerged as a reliable multi-inning weapon for the Phillies, combining a 5-0 record with a stellar 2.76 ERA and 1.22 WHIP through the early 2026 season. Kerkering's strikeout rate remains solid at 10.5 K/9, offering upside in that category while maintaining excellent control that translates to a low ERA and WHIP profile. His versatility in relief means wins will be sporadic, but the combination of strong ratios and occasional save opportunities provides consistent value across multiple fantasy categories. The primary risk lies in his limited innings and potential volatility in save situations, making him best suited for managers seeking a depth arm with excellent rate statistics rather than volume stats.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Philadelphia Phillies	3	0	1	0	0	3.00	1.67	6	3.0	2
2024	Philadelphia Phillies	64	2	5	3	0	2.29	1.08	74	63.0	17
2025	Philadelphia Phillies	69	0	8	4	4	3.30	1.37	65	60.0	27
2026	Philadelphia Phillies	37	0	6	0	1	2.55	1.13	40	35.1	17
Career	Totals	173	2	20	7	5	2.73	1.21	185	161.1	63

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	2 teams▼	6	1	0	0	3.86	1.14	7	7	1
2023	4 teams▼	49	4	1	14	1.51	0.89	79	53.2	12
2024	2 teams▼	4	1	0	0	0.00	0.46	10	4.1	0
2026	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	4	0	0	0	2.25	0.75	5	4.0	0
Career	Totals	63	6	1	14	1.70	0.88	101	69	13

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

Game Log2026 season

Loading game log…

Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

Click for year to year changes

FB Velo97.1 mph

Avg Spin2571 rpm

Whiff %28.4%

K %26.7%

BB %11.3%

Hard Hit %24.4%

Barrel %6.7%

xERA2.87

xBA Against0.178

xSLG Against0.281

BA Against0.178

SLG Against0.310

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.

Loading player data...

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

Philadelphia Phillies

3.00

1.67

3.0

2024

Philadelphia Phillies

2.29

1.08

63.0

2025

Philadelphia Phillies

3.30

1.37

60.0

2026

Philadelphia Phillies

2.55

1.13

35.1

Career

Totals

173

2.73

1.21

185

161.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2022

2 teams▼

3.86

1.14

2023

4 teams▼

1.51

0.89

53.2

2024

2 teams▼

0.00

0.46

4.1

2026

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

2.25

0.75

4.0

Career

Totals

1.70

0.88

101