Robert Suarez

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Atlanta Braves · Pitcher

Age 356' 2" · 210 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 35 years old, this two-time All-Star closer continues to deliver elite fantasy production despite his age, as evidenced by his dominant 0.56 ERA and 0.84 WHIP through early 2026. The back-end reliever offers managers reliable saves and strikeout upside, having accumulated 40 saves in 2025 while maintaining a sub-3.00 ERA across two consecutive All-Star seasons. His primary value lies in the saves category and ERA/WHIP ratios, though the injury risks that typically accompany veteran relievers warrant monitoring throughout the season. With consistent closing opportunities in Atlanta's bullpen, he remains a solid late-round target for managers seeking stability in their pitching staff.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	San Diego Padres	45	5	1	1	2.27	1.05	61	47.2	21
2023	San Diego Padres	26	4	3	0	4.23	0.90	24	27.2	10
2024	San Diego Padres	65	9	3	36	2.77	1.05	59	65.0	16
2025	San Diego Padres	70	4	6	40	2.97	0.90	75	69.2	16
2026	Atlanta Braves	31	4	0	4	0.56	0.84	26	32.0	6
Career	Totals	237	26	13	81	2.60	0.96	245	242	69

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	Saraperos de Saltillo	43	0	5	23	1.71	0.95	48	47.1	7
2022	2 teams▼	4	1	0	0	6.75	1.25	6	4	1
2023	2 teams▼	3	1	0	0	6.75	1.88	3	2.2	1
Career	Totals	50	1	5	23	2.68	1.10	55	53.2	12

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 Velo98.7 mph

Avg Spin2230 rpm

Whiff %24.0%

K %21.5%

BB %5.0%

Hard Hit %33.0%

Barrel %3.4%

xERA3.26

xBA Against0.252

xSLG Against0.351

BA Against0.184

SLG Against0.219

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

2.27

1.05

47.2

2023

San Diego Padres

4.23

0.90

27.2

2024

San Diego Padres

2.77

1.05

65.0

2025

San Diego Padres

2.97

0.90

69.2

2026

Atlanta Braves

0.56

0.84

32.0

Career

Totals

237

2.60

0.96

245

242

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

Saraperos de Saltillo

1.71

0.95

47.1

2022

2 teams▼

6.75

1.25

2023

2 teams▼

6.75

1.88

2.2

Career

Totals

2.68

1.10

53.2