Ryan Johnson

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Los Angeles Angels · SP/RP

Age 246' 6" · 215 lbsThrows Right

#664 Current

FBaseball Overview

This 23-year-old right-hander enters his second MLB season as a depth arm for the Angels with limited immediate fantasy appeal, posting a 7.40 ERA and 1.52 WHIP through early 2026 while operating primarily out of the bullpen. His strikeout production remains modest at 18 K through 24.1 innings, and the elevated ERA-WHIP combination suggests he lacks the immediate upside to contribute meaningfully in wins, saves, or ratio categories. Johnson's Post-Season All-Star selection from his 2025 minor league season indicates developmental promise, but he requires significant improvement in command and consistency before becoming a viable fantasy option in most league formats. Monitor his innings pitched and role changes as a potential breakout candidate in deeper leagues if his ERA stabilizes and opportunity increases later in the season.

News Updates

Ryan Johnson Tagged for Four Runs in Angels Loss
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryan Johnson surrendered four runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out three over five innings in Saturday's no-decision loss to Seattle. Johnson's struggles contributed to the Angels' 8-4 defeat at home.
Sep 27, 2026
Ryan Johnson Earns Win as Angels Defeat Mariners
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryan Johnson picked up the victory Tuesday with a strong six-inning performance, allowing one run on six hits while striking out seven against the Seattle Mariners. Johnson's effectiveness gives the Angels confidence in their rotation depth.
Sep 16, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	Los Angeles Angels	14	0	1	1	1	7.36	1.98	16	14.2	5
2026	Los Angeles Angels	22	19	5	9	0	5.04	1.39	79	100.0	43
Career	Totals	36	19	6	10	1	5.34	1.47	95	114.2	48

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
2025	Tri-City Dust Devils	12	12	4	3	1.88	0.89	65	57.1	10
2026	3 teams▼	6	6	0	1	2.51	0.84	37	28.2	4
Career	Totals	18	18	4	4	2.09	0.87	102	86	14

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	7	39.2	3-2	0	2.95	1.16	32	14

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
22	19	100.0	5-9	0	5.04	1.39	79	43

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.4 mph

Avg Spin2308 rpm

Whiff %23.1%

K %18.1%

BB %9.8%

Hard Hit %35.3%

Barrel %9.4%

xERA4.86

xBA Against0.252

xSLG Against0.434

BA Against0.251

SLG Against0.426

GB%35.0%

FB%34.6%

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

2025

Los Angeles Angels

7.36

1.98

14.2

2026

Los Angeles Angels

5.04

1.39

100.0

Career

Totals

5.34

1.47

114.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2025

Tri-City Dust Devils

1.88

0.89

57.1

2026

3 teams▼

2.51

0.84

28.2

Career

Totals

2.09

0.87

102

W-L

ERA

WHIP

39.2

3-2

2.95

1.16

W-L

ERA

WHIP

100.0

5-9

5.04

1.39