Ray Kerr

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Atlanta Braves · RP

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Ray Kerr effective in opener role for Braves
Atlanta Braves pitcher Ray Kerr served as the opening pitcher for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers and delivered a scoreless outing. Kerr's solid performance allowed the Braves to navigate the game without relying on their primary starter early. The unconventional pitching strategy proved effective in Atlanta's 3-2 victory.
Oct 5, 2026
Ray Kerr earns Game 3 opener role for Braves
Ray Kerr was tabbed as the opener for Atlanta in Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Phillies. The move proved successful as Kerr helped spark the Braves' pitching strategy that led to the series-clinching victory.
Oct 2, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	San Diego Padres	7	0	0	0	9.00	1.40	3	5.0	4
2023	San Diego Padres	22	0	1	1	4.33	1.26	35	27.0	9
2024	Atlanta Braves	10	2	1	2	5.64	1.61	27	22.1	7
2026	Atlanta Braves	9	1	0	0	1.47	0.60	11	18.1	2
Career	Totals	48	3	2	3	4.33	1.21	76	72.2	22

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
2017	AZL Mariners	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.00	2	1.0	0
2018	Clinton LumberKings	25	25	5	11	0	4.28	1.44	101	111.1	43
2019	2 teams▼	36	10	4	7	4	3.82	1.48	95	92	51
2021	2 teams▼	36	1	2	1	5	3.18	1.06	60	39.2	16
2022	El Paso Chihuahuas	46	0	5	0	3	5.08	1.83	67	44.1	36
2023	El Paso Chihuahuas	36	0	6	0	10	2.25	1.14	42	36.0	17
2024	Gwinnett Stripers	9	1	0	1	3	4.50	1.29	22	14.0	5
2026	4 teams▼	9	1	0	0	0	3.09	1.03	16	11.2	5
Career	Totals	198	38	22	20	25	3.88	1.40	405	350	173

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	1	16.0	0-0	0	1.69	0.63	11	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
9	1	18.1	0-0	0	1.47	0.60	11	2

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.8 mph

Avg Spin2136 rpm

Whiff %23.4%

K %16.7%

BB %3.0%

Hard Hit %31.4%

Barrel %5.9%

xERA3.30

xBA Against0.238

xSLG Against0.357

BA Against0.150

SLG Against0.267

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

2022

San Diego Padres

9.00

1.40

5.0

2023

San Diego Padres

4.33

1.26

27.0

2024

Atlanta Braves

5.64

1.61

22.1

2026

Atlanta Braves

1.47

0.60

18.1

Career

Totals

4.33

1.21

72.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

AZL Mariners

0.00

1.0

2018

Clinton LumberKings

4.28

1.44

101

111.1

2019

2 teams▼

3.82

1.48

2021

2 teams▼

3.18

1.06

39.2

2022

El Paso Chihuahuas

5.08

1.83

44.1

2023

El Paso Chihuahuas

2.25

1.14

36.0

2024

Gwinnett Stripers

4.50

1.29

14.0

2026

4 teams▼

3.09

1.03

11.2

Career

Totals

198

3.88

1.40

405

350

173

W-L

ERA

WHIP

16.0

0-0

1.69

0.63

W-L

ERA

WHIP

18.1

0-0

1.47

0.60