Slade Cecconi

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Cleveland Guardians · SP/RP

Age 276' 4" · 219 lbsThrows Right

#675 Current#407 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

Cecconi enters 2026 as a mid-rotation starter for the Guardians with inconsistent results that limit his fantasy upside in ERA and WHIP categories. His strikeout production remains respectable—he struck out 70 batters in 2026—but the elevated ERA (4.18) and WHIP (1.36) suggest command issues that will frustrate managers seeking stability. The win-loss record of 4-6 reflects a lack of run support or poor luck, making him a risky source of wins in deeper leagues. Best suited as a streamer or back-end starter in mixed leagues, Cecconi's path to relevance hinges on tightening his control and delivering more consistent outings down the stretch.

News Updates

Slade Cecconi added to Guardians' ALCS roster
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi has been added to the team's ALCS roster, bolstering the pitching depth for their playoff run. The move suggests confidence in Cecconi's ability to contribute in high-pressure situations.
Oct 13, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Arizona Diamondbacks	7	4	0	1	4.33	1.15	20	27.0	4
2024	Arizona Diamondbacks	20	13	2	7	6.66	1.42	64	77.0	17
2025	Cleveland Guardians	23	23	7	7	4.30	1.19	109	132.0	32
2026	Cleveland Guardians	28	21	5	7	4.91	1.43	99	121.0	39
Career	Totals	78	61	14	22	5.02	1.32	292	357	92

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
2021	Hillsboro Hops	12	12	4	2	0	4.12	1.24	63	59.0	20
2022	Amarillo Sod Poodles	26	25	7	6	0	4.37	1.32	127	129.2	32
2023	Reno Aces	23	23	5	9	0	6.11	1.38	118	116.1	36
2024	Reno Aces	18	5	4	2	3	3.06	1.02	54	47.0	14
2025	Columbus Clippers	3	3	0	2	0	4.85	1.08	10	13.0	2
2026	Columbus Clippers	2	0	0	0	0	4.91	1.09	3	3.2	1
Career	Totals	84	68	20	21	3	4.74	1.27	375	368.2	105

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	13.2	1-0	0	5.93	1.10	15	4

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
28	21	121.0	5-7	0	4.91	1.43	99	39

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.6 mph

Avg Spin2326 rpm

Whiff %20.8%

K %18.8%

BB %7.4%

Hard Hit %41.5%

Barrel %8.8%

xERA4.76

xBA Against0.267

xSLG Against0.447

BA Against0.280

SLG Against0.453

GB%43.9%

FB%26.6%

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

2023

Arizona Diamondbacks

4.33

1.15

27.0

2024

Arizona Diamondbacks

6.66

1.42

77.0

2025

Cleveland Guardians

4.30

1.19

109

132.0

2026

Cleveland Guardians

4.91

1.43

121.0

Career

Totals

5.02

1.32

292

357

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

Hillsboro Hops

4.12

1.24

59.0

2022

Amarillo Sod Poodles

4.37

1.32

127

129.2

2023

Reno Aces

6.11

1.38

118

116.1

2024

Reno Aces

3.06

1.02

47.0

2025

Columbus Clippers

4.85

1.08

13.0

2026

Columbus Clippers

4.91

1.09

3.2

Career

Totals

4.74

1.27

375

368.2

105

W-L

ERA

WHIP

13.2

1-0

5.93

1.10

W-L

ERA

WHIP

121.0

5-7

4.91

1.43