Pierce Johnson

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Cincinnati Reds · RP

Age 356' 2" · 202 lbsThrows Right

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FBaseball Overview

At 35 years old, Johnson operates primarily as a relief pitcher for the Reds with minimal wins and saves potential, making him a specialized asset rather than a cornerstone fantasy piece. His 2025 season showed promise with a solid 3.05 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 59 innings, but early 2026 results suggest regression, as his ERA has climbed to 4.50 with a 1.33 WHIP through limited action. The strikeout production remains serviceable—he's struck out 25 batters in 24 innings so far this season—but the lack of save opportunities and win totals limits his upside in standard fantasy leagues. Johnson is best viewed as a depth relief pitcher with streaky performance; target him only if needing ERA/WHIP stability late in the draft, as age and recent control issues present meaningful decline risk.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Chicago Cubs	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	3.00	2	1.0	1
2018	San Francisco Giants	37	0	3	2	0	5.56	1.37	36	43.2	22
2020	San Diego Padres	24	0	3	1	0	2.70	1.20	27	20.0	9
2021	San Diego Padres	63	2	3	4	0	3.22	1.26	77	58.2	27
2022	San Diego Padres	15	0	1	2	0	5.02	1.53	21	14.1	8
2023	2 teams▼	67	0	2	6	13	4.02	1.48	90	62.2	30
2024	Atlanta Braves	58	0	6	6	2	3.67	1.30	67	56.1	25
2025	Atlanta Braves	65	0	3	3	1	3.05	1.20	59	59.0	19
2026	Cincinnati Reds	56	0	2	1	1	4.62	1.36	42	48.2	19
Career	Totals	386	2	23	25	17	3.90	1.33	421	364.1	160

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
2012	2 teams▼	6	6	0	0	0	3.27	1.55	14	11	3
2013	2 teams▼	23	21	11	6	0	2.74	1.28	124	118.1	43
2014	2 teams▼	20	19	5	5	0	2.54	1.18	99	102.2	57
2015	Tennessee Smokies	16	16	6	2	0	2.08	1.14	72	95.0	32
2016	Iowa Cubs	22	11	4	6	0	6.14	1.63	75	63.0	43
2017	Iowa Cubs	43	1	3	2	9	4.31	1.45	74	54.1	27
2018	Sacramento River Cats	17	0	0	0	4	3.57	1.10	30	22.2	10
2022	2 teams▼	6	1	0	0	1	1.50	0.33	7	6	0
2026	Louisville Bats	1	1	0	0	0	9.00	2.00	1	1.0	0
Career	Totals	154	76	29	21	14	3.25	1.28	496	474	215

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

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	0	6.2	0-0	0	5.40	1.35	6	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	25.1	0-0	0	6.04	1.50	19	11

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.8 mph

Avg Spin2654 rpm

Whiff %24.0%

K %19.9%

BB %9.0%

Hard Hit %37.8%

Barrel %10.1%

xERA4.92

xBA Against0.263

xSLG Against0.451

BA Against0.249

SLG Against0.434

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

2017

Chicago Cubs

0.00

3.00

1.0

2018

San Francisco Giants

5.56

1.37

43.2

2020

San Diego Padres

2.70

1.20

20.0

2021

San Diego Padres

3.22

1.26

58.2

2022

San Diego Padres

5.02

1.53

14.1

2023

2 teams▼

4.02

1.48

62.2

2024

Atlanta Braves

3.67

1.30

56.1

2025

Atlanta Braves

3.05

1.20

59.0

2026

Cincinnati Reds

4.62

1.36

48.2

Career

Totals

386

3.90

1.33

421

364.1

160

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

2 teams▼

3.27

1.55

2013

2 teams▼

2.74

1.28

124

118.1

2014

2 teams▼

2.54

1.18

102.2

2015

Tennessee Smokies

2.08

1.14

95.0

2016

Iowa Cubs

6.14

1.63

63.0

2017

Iowa Cubs

4.31

1.45

54.1

2018

Sacramento River Cats

3.57

1.10

22.2

2022

2 teams▼

1.50

0.33

2026

Louisville Bats

9.00

2.00

1.0

Career

Totals

154

3.25

1.28

496

474

215

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.2

0-0

5.40

1.35

W-L

ERA

WHIP

25.1

0-0

6.04

1.50