Sandy Alcantara

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Miami Marlins · Pitcher

Age 306' 5" · 200 lbsThrows Right

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The 2022 NL Cy Young winner enters 2026 coming off a disappointing 2025 campaign marked by elevated ERA and inconsistent results, though his strikeout rate remained respectable at 142 across 174.2 innings. Alcántara's elite pedigree and track record as a multiple-time All-Star suggest he still possesses the stuff to be a reliable innings accumulator and strikeout source, but fantasy managers must acknowledge his recent decline in overall effectiveness and ERA management. His 2026 start shows modest improvement with a sub-4.21 ERA and controlled WHIP, presenting an opportunity for regression toward his pre-2025 form if health and command return. Target him in middle rounds as a potential bounce-back arm with upside, but temper expectations given his age and the concerning trend in recent seasons.

News Updates

Sandy Alcantara Completes Unbeaten June
Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara won his sixth consecutive start on Monday against Colorado to complete an unbeaten June. The Marlins' pitching performance and offensive support from Otto Lopez and Griffin Conine led to a 10-7 comeback victory.
Jun 30, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	St. Louis Cardinals	8	0	0	0	4.32	1.80	10	8.1	6
2018	Miami Marlins	6	6	2	3	3.44	1.41	30	34.0	23
2019	Miami Marlins	32	32	6	14	3.88	1.32	151	197.1	81
2020	Miami Marlins	7	7	3	2	3.00	1.19	39	42.0	15
2021	Miami Marlins	33	33	9	15	3.19	1.07	201	205.2	50
2022	Miami Marlins	32	32	14	9	2.28	0.98	207	228.2	50
2023	Miami Marlins	28	28	7	12	4.14	1.21	151	184.2	48
2025	Miami Marlins	31	31	11	12	5.36	1.27	142	174.2	57
2026	Miami Marlins	19	19	10	4	4.00	1.25	92	123.2	33
Career	Totals	196	188	62	71	3.69	1.18	1023	1199	363

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
2014	DSL Cardinals	12	11	1	9	3.97	1.32	55	56.2	19
2015	GCL Cardinals	12	12	4	4	3.22	1.23	51	64.1	20
2016	2 teams▼	23	23	5	11	3.96	1.32	153	122.2	59
2017	Springfield Cardinals	25	22	7	5	4.31	1.43	106	125.1	54
2018	2 teams▼	22	22	6	3	3.90	1.26	96	127	43
2023	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	1	1	0	0	0.00	0.25	4	4.0	0
Career	Totals	95	91	23	32	3.91	1.31	465	500	195

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

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo97.4 mph

Avg Spin2260 rpm

Whiff %21.6%

K %17.8%

BB %6.4%

Hard Hit %35.5%

Barrel %5.2%

xERA3.77

xBA Against0.257

xSLG Against0.366

BA Against0.257

SLG Against0.384

GB%45.2%

FB%24.2%

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

St. Louis Cardinals

4.32

1.80

8.1

2018

Miami Marlins

3.44

1.41

34.0

2019

Miami Marlins

3.88

1.32

151

197.1

2020

Miami Marlins

3.00

1.19

42.0

2021

Miami Marlins

3.19

1.07

201

205.2

2022

Miami Marlins

2.28

0.98

207

228.2

2023

Miami Marlins

4.14

1.21

151

184.2

2025

Miami Marlins

5.36

1.27

142

174.2

2026

Miami Marlins

4.00

1.25

123.2

Career

Totals

196

188

3.69

1.18

1023

1199

363

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

DSL Cardinals

3.97

1.32

56.2

2015

GCL Cardinals

3.22

1.23

64.1

2016

2 teams▼

3.96

1.32

153

122.2

2017

Springfield Cardinals

4.31

1.43

106

125.1

2018

2 teams▼

3.90

1.26

127

2023

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

0.00

0.25

4.0

Career

Totals

3.91

1.31

465

500

195