Randy Vásquez

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San Diego Padres · SP/RP

Age 276' 0" · 165 lbsThrows Right

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FBaseball Overview

At 27 years old, Vásquez operates as a mid-rotation starter for the Padres who has shown modest improvement since his 2023 debut, though his 2026 season represents a step backward from his solid 2025 campaign. His strikeout production dipped from 78 to 60 K while his ERA climbed from 3.84 to 4.44 and WHIP ballooned from 1.32 to 1.46, suggesting increased volatility and reduced command on the mound. The win-loss record remained stagnant at 6-6, and with fewer innings pitched (81 IP versus 133.2 IP), Vásquez presents a risk-heavy profile that limits his appeal in most formats. Fantasy managers should view him as a speculative streaming option rather than a reliable weekly starter, betting on a rebound year ahead given his previous season's performance and early career upside.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	New York Yankees	11	5	2	2	2.87	1.27	33	37.2	18
2024	San Diego Padres	20	20	4	7	4.87	1.51	62	98.0	29
2025	San Diego Padres	28	26	6	7	3.84	1.32	78	133.2	52
2026	San Diego Padres	32	23	10	6	3.90	1.27	87	140.2	37
Career	Totals	91	74	22	22	4.02	1.34	260	410	136

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
2018	2 teams▼	9	7	1	1	1.78	0.92	28	30.1	12
2021	3 teams▼	23	21	8	4	2.52	1.20	130	107.1	38
2022	Somerset Patriots	25	25	2	7	3.90	1.27	120	115.1	41
2023	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders	17	17	3	8	4.59	1.47	96	80.1	40
2024	El Paso Chihuahuas	10	10	2	6	8.21	1.75	44	41.2	13
2025	El Paso Chihuahuas	2	2	0	1	5.63	1.50	6	8.0	5
2026	ACL Padres	1	1	0	0	0.00	0.38	3	2.2	0
Career	Totals	87	83	16	27	3.97	1.32	427	385.2	149

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	3	22.2	1-0	0	2.38	1.01	13	5

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	21	128.2	9-6	0	4.20	1.29	76	33

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.1 mph

Avg Spin2572 rpm

Whiff %19.1%

K %14.8%

BB %6.3%

Hard Hit %43.2%

Barrel %9.6%

xERA5.54

xBA Against0.288

xSLG Against0.489

BA Against0.262

SLG Against0.422

GB%39.5%

FB%27.7%

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

2023

New York Yankees

2.87

1.27

37.2

2024

San Diego Padres

4.87

1.51

98.0

2025

San Diego Padres

3.84

1.32

133.2

2026

San Diego Padres

3.90

1.27

140.2

Career

Totals

4.02

1.34

260

410

136

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

2 teams▼

1.78

0.92

30.1

2021

3 teams▼

2.52

1.20

130

107.1

2022

Somerset Patriots

3.90

1.27

120

115.1

2023

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

4.59

1.47

80.1

2024

El Paso Chihuahuas

8.21

1.75

41.2

2025

El Paso Chihuahuas

5.63

1.50

8.0

2026

ACL Padres

0.00

0.38

2.2

Career

Totals

3.97

1.32

427

385.2

149

W-L

ERA

WHIP

22.2

1-0

2.38

1.01

W-L

ERA

WHIP

128.2

9-6

4.20

1.29