Robby Snelling

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Miami Marlins · Pitcher

Age 226' 3" · 210 lbsThrows Left

#175 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

At just 22 years old, Snelling arrives in Miami as an elite pitching prospect making his MLB debut with legitimate ace potential, though his early 2026 numbers (0-1, 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP through five innings) reflect the typical adjustment period for young hurlers transitioning to the majors. Fantasy managers should view him as a speculative high-ceiling play rather than an immediate contributor, as his impressive minor league resume—highlighted by multiple all-star selections and dominance in Triple-A—suggests he possesses the strikeout ability and competitiveness to eventually deliver strong ERA and WHIP numbers. The primary risk is command consistency at the highest level, which currently shows in that elevated early WHIP, though the Marlins figure to give him time to develop in a rebuilding context. If Snelling can harness his stuff over the coming weeks, he could become a league-winning pitcher down the stretch, making him worth stashing in deeper leagues or in dynasty formats where his youth and upside profile shine brightest.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Miami Marlins	1	1	0	1	0	5.40	1.80	2	5.0	4
Career	Totals	1	1	0	1	0	5.40	1.80	2	5	4

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
2023	2 teams▼	11	11	5	1	1.57	1.01	59	51.2	13
2024	3 teams▼	23	23	4	10	5.35	1.53	108	109.1	44
2025	2 teams▼	25	25	9	7	2.51	1.11	166	136	39
2026	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	6	6	3	1	1.86	0.90	44	29.0	15
Career	Totals	66	66	22	20	3.30	1.25	384	332.1	120

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

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.9 mph

Avg Spin2350 rpm

Whiff %28.6%

K %9.1%

BB %18.2%

Hard Hit %43.8%

Barrel %6.3%

xERA6.10

xBA Against0.261

xSLG Against0.445

BA Against0.278

SLG Against0.500

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

2026

Miami Marlins

5.40

1.80

5.0

Career

Totals

5.40

1.80

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

2 teams▼

1.57

1.01

51.2

2024

3 teams▼

5.35

1.53

108

109.1

2025

2 teams▼

2.51

1.11

166

136

2026

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

1.86

0.90

29.0

Career

Totals

3.30

1.25

384

332.1

120