Sam Moll

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Cincinnati Reds · RP

Age 345' 9" · 190 lbsThrows Left

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FBaseball Overview

At 34 years old, Moll operates primarily as a relief pitcher for the Reds in a limited role that offers minimal win-loss upside but occasional save opportunities when the team deploys him in high-leverage situations. His 2026 season reflects inconsistent command, as evidenced by a 4.15 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 34.2 innings, though the 37 strikeouts show he can generate swing-and-miss stuff when healthy. The combination of his age, modest strikeout rate relative to innings pitched, and inability to log consistent innings makes him a risky fantasy asset best suited for deep leagues seeking lottery-ticket save chances rather than reliable production in standard categories. Managers should view Moll as a depth option to monitor rather than a core contributor to their pitching staff.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Oakland Athletics	11	0	0	0	0	10.80	2.40	7	6.2	3
2021	Oakland Athletics	8	0	0	0	0	3.48	1.26	8	10.1	5
2022	Oakland Athletics	53	0	2	1	0	2.91	1.27	46	43.1	22
2023	2 teams▼	70	1	2	3	1	3.03	1.24	68	62.1	30
2024	Cincinnati Reds	48	0	3	2	0	3.35	1.09	38	37.2	14
2025	Cincinnati Reds	23	0	1	0	0	6.38	1.42	22	18.1	10
2026	Cincinnati Reds	65	0	2	7	1	4.79	1.49	56	56.1	30
Career	Totals	278	1	10	13	2	3.98	1.33	245	235	114

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
2013	Tri-City Dust Devils	10	6	3	1	0	1.80	1.00	29	30.0	10
2014	Tri-City Dust Devils	9	0	0	1	0	4.15	1.62	7	13.0	4
2015	2 teams▼	38	0	0	1	2	2.63	0.92	74	68.1	16
2016	2 teams▼	44	0	3	5	2	4.74	1.50	44	49.1	19
2017	2 teams▼	50	0	3	2	0	3.64	1.47	47	54.1	19
2018	Buffalo Bisons	15	0	1	3	1	5.30	1.55	19	18.2	5
2019	2 teams▼	41	0	2	2	2	2.39	1.35	54	49	23
2021	2 teams▼	33	0	1	1	2	4.58	1.44	47	35.1	20
2024	Louisville Bats	9	0	1	2	1	6.48	1.68	9	8.1	3
2025	Louisville Bats	28	0	0	3	0	5.00	1.37	27	27.0	11
Career	Totals	277	6	14	21	10	3.64	1.32	357	353.1	130

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	0	7.0	1-0	0	6.43	1.43	6	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	25.1	1-2	0	6.75	1.78	22	14

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo91.7 mph

Avg Spin2496 rpm

Whiff %22.6%

K %21.8%

BB %11.7%

Hard Hit %40.5%

Barrel %5.9%

xERA4.48

xBA Against0.238

xSLG Against0.359

BA Against0.252

SLG Against0.379

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

2017

Oakland Athletics

10.80

2.40

6.2

2021

Oakland Athletics

3.48

1.26

10.1

2022

Oakland Athletics

2.91

1.27

43.1

2023

2 teams▼

3.03

1.24

62.1

2024

Cincinnati Reds

3.35

1.09

37.2

2025

Cincinnati Reds

6.38

1.42

18.1

2026

Cincinnati Reds

4.79

1.49

56.1

Career

Totals

278

3.98

1.33

245

235

114

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2013

Tri-City Dust Devils

1.80

1.00

30.0

2014

Tri-City Dust Devils

4.15

1.62

13.0

2015

2 teams▼

2.63

0.92

68.1

2016

2 teams▼

4.74

1.50

49.1

2017

2 teams▼

3.64

1.47

54.1

2018

Buffalo Bisons

5.30

1.55

18.2

2019

2 teams▼

2.39

1.35

2021

2 teams▼

4.58

1.44

35.1

2024

Louisville Bats

6.48

1.68

8.1

2025

Louisville Bats

5.00

1.37

27.0

Career

Totals

277

3.64

1.32

357

353.1

130

W-L

ERA

WHIP

7.0

1-0

6.43

1.43

W-L

ERA

WHIP

25.1

1-2

6.75

1.78