Shane Bieber

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Toronto Blue Jays · SP

Age 316' 3" · 200 lbsThrows Right

#615 Current#261 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

The 2026 season represents a critical juncture for this veteran right-hander, a former Cy Young winner who has established himself as a reliable mid-rotation starter throughout his career. Early returns are concerning—through limited innings, he's posted a bloated 6.00 ERA with a 2.00 WHIP that stands well above his recent baseline, suggesting either mechanical issues or a rough start to the season. Fantasy managers should exercise caution before investing heavily, as his age (31) combined with the troubling early metrics raises questions about durability and performance, though his track record of strikeout production and sub-3.60 ERA finishes in 2025 hints at potential regression to form once healthy. If he can stabilize and regain the control he displayed last season, he could still provide competent innings and wins from the Blue Jays' rotation, but he's best viewed as a buy-low candidate rather than a dependable anchor starter in 2026.

News Updates

Shane Bieber Returns to Form with Blue Jays
Shane Bieber pitched a season-high seven innings against Tampa Bay on Thursday, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out three batters. The left-hander earned the win and appears to have regained his vintage form after a slow start upon returning from the injured list in June. His strong performance marks continued progress as the Blue Jays rely on him down the stretch.
Jul 24, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	Cleveland Indians	20	19	11	5	4.55	1.33	118	114.2	23
2019	Cleveland Indians	34	33	15	8	3.28	1.05	259	214.1	40
2020	Cleveland Indians	12	12	8	1	1.63	0.87	122	77.1	21
2021	Cleveland Indians	16	16	7	4	3.17	1.21	134	96.2	33
2022	Cleveland Guardians	31	31	13	8	2.88	1.04	198	200.0	36
2023	Cleveland Guardians	21	21	6	6	3.80	1.23	107	128.0	34
2024	Cleveland Guardians	2	2	2	0	0.00	0.92	20	12.0	1
2025	Toronto Blue Jays	7	7	4	2	3.57	1.02	37	40.1	7
2026	Toronto Blue Jays	11	11	5	2	4.37	1.42	44	55.2	24
Career	Totals	154	152	71	36	3.31	1.13	1039	939	219

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
2016	Mahoning Valley Scrappers	9	8	0	0	0.38	0.50	21	24.0	2
2017	2 teams▼	14	14	6	1	3.10	1.10	82	90.0	4
2018	2 teams▼	13	13	6	1	1.47	0.79	77	79.2	7
2021	2 teams▼	2	2	0	0	6.00	1.33	7	6	2
2023	2 teams▼	2	2	0	0	1.23	0.55	11	7.1	4
2025	4 teams▼	7	7	1	1	1.86	0.86	37	29	3
2026	3 teams▼	5	5	1	2	6.88	1.88	14	17	5
Career	Totals	52	51	12	8	2.27	0.97	247	246.1	29

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	38.0	5-1	0	2.84	1.13	31	14

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
11	11	55.2	5-2	0	4.37	1.42	44	24

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.3 mph

Avg Spin2267 rpm

Whiff %23.5%

K %18.2%

BB %9.9%

Hard Hit %46.0%

Barrel %10.9%

xERA5.99

xBA Against0.282

xSLG Against0.500

BA Against0.253

SLG Against0.438

GB%43.7%

FB%25.3%

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

2018

Cleveland Indians

4.55

1.33

118

114.2

2019

Cleveland Indians

3.28

1.05

259

214.1

2020

Cleveland Indians

1.63

0.87

122

77.1

2021

Cleveland Indians

3.17

1.21

134

96.2

2022

Cleveland Guardians

2.88

1.04

198

200.0

2023

Cleveland Guardians

3.80

1.23

107

128.0

2024

Cleveland Guardians

0.00

0.92

12.0

2025

Toronto Blue Jays

3.57

1.02

40.1

2026

Toronto Blue Jays

4.37

1.42

55.2

Career

Totals

154

152

3.31

1.13

1039

939

219

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

Mahoning Valley Scrappers

0.38

0.50

24.0

2017

2 teams▼

3.10

1.10

90.0

2018

2 teams▼

1.47

0.79

79.2

2021

2 teams▼

6.00

1.33

2023

2 teams▼

1.23

0.55

7.1

2025

4 teams▼

1.86

0.86

2026

3 teams▼

6.88

1.88

Career

Totals

2.27

0.97

247

246.1

W-L

ERA

WHIP

38.0

5-1

2.84

1.13

W-L

ERA

WHIP

55.2

5-2

4.37

1.42