Sonny Gray

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Boston Red Sox · SP

Age 365' 10" · 190 lbsThrows Right

#49 Current#126 Preseason#266 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

At 36 years old, Gray enters 2026 as a veteran anchor in Boston's rotation coming off a solid 2025 campaign that saw him record 14 wins and 201 strikeouts despite an elevated ERA. His early-season 2026 performance is encouraging, with a sharp 2.69 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 83.2 innings, suggesting improved command and efficiency compared to last year. Gray offers fantasy managers a reliable source of wins and strikeouts in a starting pitcher role, though volume may be a concern given his age and the typical innings load for a pitcher in his late thirties. The risk remains whether he can sustain this improved ERA over a full season, but his All-Star pedigree and recent All-MLB honors indicate he remains a capable fantasy contributor if healthy.

News Updates

Gray Plans to Continue Playing in 2027
Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray announced his intention to continue his playing career into the 2027 season, according to recent reports. Gray's decision to remain active provides stability for the Red Sox pitching rotation going forward. His commitment to another season represents continuity in Boston's starting staff planning.
Oct 14, 2026
Sonny Gray plans to continue pitching into 2027
Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray has confirmed his intention to continue his professional baseball career into the 2027 season. Gray remains committed to pitching and plans to be part of the Red Sox rotation.
Oct 13, 2026
Sonny Gray struggles in Game 2 loss to Yankees
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray took the loss in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series, surrendering two runs on six hits with five strikeouts across 4.2 innings. Gray's abbreviated outing signaled Boston's inability to contain the Yankees' offense in the series finale.
Oct 1, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2013	Oakland Athletics	12	10	5	3	2.67	1.11	67	64.0	20
2014	Oakland Athletics	33	33	14	10	3.08	1.19	183	219.0	74
2015	Oakland Athletics	31	31	14	7	2.73	1.08	169	208.0	59
2016	Oakland Athletics	22	22	5	11	5.69	1.50	94	117.0	42
2017	2 teams▼	27	27	10	12	3.55	1.21	153	162.1	57
2018	New York Yankees	30	23	11	9	4.90	1.50	123	130.1	57
2019	Cincinnati Reds	31	31	11	8	2.87	1.08	205	175.1	68
2020	Cincinnati Reds	11	11	5	3	3.70	1.21	72	56.0	26
2021	Cincinnati Reds	26	26	7	9	4.19	1.22	155	135.1	50
2022	Minnesota Twins	24	24	8	5	3.08	1.13	117	119.2	36
2023	Minnesota Twins	32	32	8	8	2.79	1.15	183	184.0	55
2024	St. Louis Cardinals	28	28	13	9	3.84	1.09	203	166.1	39
2025	St. Louis Cardinals	32	32	14	8	4.28	1.23	201	180.2	38
2026	Boston Red Sox	29	29	18	5	2.72	1.15	149	169.0	46
Career	Totals	368	359	143	107	3.51	1.19	2074	2087	667

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
2011	2 teams▼	6	6	1	1	0.82	1.14	20	22	6
2012	2 teams▼	27	27	6	9	4.26	1.42	99	152	58
2013	Sacramento River Cats	20	20	10	7	3.42	1.32	118	118.1	39
2017	2 teams▼	2	2	2	0	0.00	0.27	13	11	0
2021	Louisville Bats	1	1	0	0	0.00	1.33	4	3.0	3
2022	Fort Myers Mighty Mussels	1	1	0	0	0.00	0.33	5	3.0	0
Career	Totals	57	57	19	17	3.46	1.31	259	309.1	106

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	43.1	4-2	0	2.49	1.13	39	13

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
29	29	169.0	18-5	0	2.72	1.15	149	46

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo91.8 mph

Avg Spin2502 rpm

Whiff %23.1%

K %21.8%

BB %6.7%

Hard Hit %38.7%

Barrel %6.9%

xERA3.87

xBA Against0.249

xSLG Against0.385

BA Against0.236

SLG Against0.372

GB%46.4%

FB%23.6%

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

2013

Oakland Athletics

2.67

1.11

64.0

2014

Oakland Athletics

3.08

1.19

183

219.0

2015

Oakland Athletics

2.73

1.08

169

208.0

2016

Oakland Athletics

5.69

1.50

117.0

2017

2 teams▼

3.55

1.21

153

162.1

2018

New York Yankees

4.90

1.50

123

130.1

2019

Cincinnati Reds

2.87

1.08

205

175.1

2020

Cincinnati Reds

3.70

1.21

56.0

2021

Cincinnati Reds

4.19

1.22

155

135.1

2022

Minnesota Twins

3.08

1.13

117

119.2

2023

Minnesota Twins

2.79

1.15

183

184.0

2024

St. Louis Cardinals

3.84

1.09

203

166.1

2025

St. Louis Cardinals

4.28

1.23

201

180.2

2026

Boston Red Sox

2.72

1.15

149

169.0

Career

Totals

368

359

143

107

3.51

1.19

2074

2087

667

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2011

2 teams▼

0.82

1.14

2012

2 teams▼

4.26

1.42

152

2013

Sacramento River Cats

3.42

1.32

118

118.1

2017

2 teams▼

0.00

0.27

2021

Louisville Bats

0.00

1.33

3.0

2022

Fort Myers Mighty Mussels

0.00

0.33

3.0

Career

Totals

3.46

1.31

259

309.1

106

W-L

ERA

WHIP

43.1

4-2

2.49

1.13

W-L

ERA

WHIP

169.0

18-5

2.72

1.15

149