Simeon Woods Richardson

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Tacoma Rainiers · SP/RP

Age 266' 3" · 210 lbsThrows Right

#375 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

The 25-year-old right-hander has struggled significantly early in 2026, posting a 1-7 record with a bloated 6.40 ERA and 1.75 WHIP through 57.2 innings—a sharp decline from a more promising 2025 campaign when he compiled 107 strikeouts over 111.1 innings with a 4.04 ERA. His strikeout rate remains respectable at roughly 4.8 per nine innings this season, offering some appeal for fantasy managers seeking upside in deeper leagues, but the ERA and WHIP deterioration suggests command issues are limiting his immediate value. Without a clear path to consistent wins given Toronto's depth or save opportunities, Woods Richardson profiles as a speculative depth pitching option for managers willing to bet on a mid-season correction rather than a reliable fantasy starter right now. His youth and strikeout capability provide long-term intrigue, but 2026 has been a regression year that demands caution.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Minnesota Twins	1	1	0	1	3.60	1.00	3	5.0	2
2023	Minnesota Twins	1	0	0	0	9.64	2.14	5	4.2	3
2024	Minnesota Twins	28	28	5	5	4.17	1.29	117	133.2	48
2025	Minnesota Twins	23	22	7	4	4.04	1.28	107	111.1	46
2026	2 teams▼	20	10	2	7	6.68	1.76	40	66.0	37
Career	Totals	73	61	14	17	4.72	1.39	272	320.2	136

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
2018	2 teams▼	7	4	1	0	1	1.56	1.10	26	17.1	4
2019	2 teams▼	26	26	6	10	0	3.80	1.13	126	106.2	24
2021	2 teams▼	15	14	3	5	0	5.91	1.54	77	53.1	34
2022	2 teams▼	23	22	5	3	0	2.77	1.05	115	107.1	36
2023	St. Paul Saints	24	22	7	6	0	4.91	1.50	96	113.2	61
2024	St. Paul Saints	3	3	0	1	0	6.08	1.58	12	13.1	5
2025	St. Paul Saints	5	4	2	0	0	4.43	1.21	27	22.1	6
2026	2 teams▼	9	8	2	1	0	3.74	1.37	28	33.2	14
Career	Totals	112	103	26	26	1	4.08	1.28	507	467.2	184

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	14.1	2-0	0	5.02	1.74	11	12

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
20	10	66.0	2-7	0	6.68	1.76	40	37

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.6 mph

Avg Spin1979 rpm

Whiff %18.5%

K %13.2%

BB %12.2%

Hard Hit %44.2%

Barrel %8.5%

xERA5.99

xBA Against0.280

xSLG Against0.467

BA Against0.304

SLG Against0.504

GB%38.8%

FB%28.6%

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

2022

Minnesota Twins

3.60

1.00

5.0

2023

Minnesota Twins

9.64

2.14

4.2

2024

Minnesota Twins

4.17

1.29

117

133.2

2025

Minnesota Twins

4.04

1.28

107

111.1

2026

2 teams▼

6.68

1.76

66.0

Career

Totals

4.72

1.39

272

320.2

136

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

2 teams▼

1.56

1.10

17.1

2019

2 teams▼

3.80

1.13

126

106.2

2021

2 teams▼

5.91

1.54

53.1

2022

2 teams▼

2.77

1.05

115

107.1

2023

St. Paul Saints

4.91

1.50

113.2

2024

St. Paul Saints

6.08

1.58

13.1

2025

St. Paul Saints

4.43

1.21

22.1

2026

2 teams▼

3.74

1.37

33.2

Career

Totals

112

103

4.08

1.28

507

467.2

184

W-L

ERA

WHIP

14.1

2-0

5.02

1.74

W-L

ERA

WHIP

66.0

2-7

6.68

1.76