Pete Fairbanks

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Miami Marlins · Pitcher

Age 326' 6" · 235 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 32, Fairbanks remains a reliable closer option for Miami despite an inconsistent 2026 season that has seen his ERA balloon to 6.84 with a 1.36 WHIP through 25 innings, a stark contrast to his solid 2.83 ERA and 1.04 WHIP from last year. While his save total of 12 is modest so far in 2026, his strikeout rate (33 K in limited innings) suggests he retains the stuff to be effective, and his 27 saves in 2025 demonstrate his recent pedigree as a high-volume closer. The primary risk for fantasy managers is whether his velocity or control has genuinely declined or if 2026 represents merely a rough patch, as regression in pitching performance at this age warrants caution. Fairbanks could rebound to closer value if he returns to his 2025 form, but his early-season struggles make him a cautious hold rather than a league-winning asset heading forward.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	2 teams▼	21	0	2	3	2	6.86	1.67	28	21.0	10
2020	Tampa Bay Rays	27	2	6	3	0	2.70	1.39	39	26.2	14
2021	Tampa Bay Rays	47	0	3	6	5	3.59	1.43	56	42.2	21
2022	Tampa Bay Rays	24	0	0	0	8	1.13	0.67	38	24.0	3
2023	Tampa Bay Rays	49	0	2	4	25	2.58	1.01	68	45.1	20
2024	Tampa Bay Rays	46	0	3	3	23	3.57	1.17	44	45.1	17
2025	Tampa Bay Rays	61	0	4	5	27	2.83	1.04	59	60.1	18
2026	Miami Marlins	28	1	3	3	12	7.27	1.46	34	26.0	12
Career	Totals	303	3	23	27	102	3.55	1.20	366	291.1	115

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
2015	Spokane Indians	13	11	1	2	0	3.14	1.29	47	57.1	22
2016	Hickory Crawdads	24	16	4	5	2	4.88	1.41	80	101.1	31
2017	Down East Wood Ducks	9	1	2	1	0	5.79	1.88	10	18.2	13
2019	4 teams▼	23	1	1	2	0	6.75	1.38	41	24.0	8
2021	Durham Bulls	2	0	0	0	0	4.50	0.50	2	2.0	0
2022	2 teams▼	7	0	0	1	0	4.76	1.76	9	5.2	3
2023	2 teams▼	2	1	0	0	0	5.40	0.60	4	1.2	0
2024	Durham Bulls	2	0	0	0	0	0.00	1.00	2	2.0	0
Career	Totals	99	30	10	11	4	4.42	1.36	224	232.1	81

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 Velo97.3 mph

Avg Spin2436 rpm

Whiff %28.8%

K %28.8%

BB %10.2%

Hard Hit %44.1%

Barrel %13.2%

xERA4.46

xBA Against0.216

xSLG Against0.435

BA Against0.255

SLG Against0.510

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

2 teams▼

6.86

1.67

21.0

2020

Tampa Bay Rays

2.70

1.39

26.2

2021

Tampa Bay Rays

3.59

1.43

42.2

2022

Tampa Bay Rays

1.13

0.67

24.0

2023

Tampa Bay Rays

2.58

1.01

45.1

2024

Tampa Bay Rays

3.57

1.17

45.1

2025

Tampa Bay Rays

2.83

1.04

60.1

2026

Miami Marlins

7.27

1.46

26.0

Career

Totals

303

102

3.55

1.20

366

291.1

115

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

Spokane Indians

3.14

1.29

57.1

2016

Hickory Crawdads

4.88

1.41

101.1

2017

Down East Wood Ducks

5.79

1.88

18.2

2019

4 teams▼

6.75

1.38

24.0

2021

Durham Bulls

4.50

0.50

2.0

2022

2 teams▼

4.76

1.76

5.2

2023

2 teams▼

5.40

0.60

1.2

2024

Durham Bulls

0.00

1.00

2.0

Career

Totals

4.42

1.36

224

232.1