Steven Okert

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Houston Astros · Pitcher

Age 346' 2" · 202 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

At 34, Okert continues to provide depth relief value for Houston with solid strikeout production and a sub-3.00 ERA across his recent seasons, demonstrating durability as a middle-relief arm. His 2026 numbers reflect early-season efficiency with a 2.48 ERA and 0.93 WHIP across 40 innings, maintaining the control metrics that made him a reliable option in 2025 when he posted 84 strikeouts over 71.2 innings. The primary limitation is his lack of save opportunities—just one save last season—meaning fantasy managers should view him as a streaming option for wins and strikeout categories rather than a closer. Age and limited innings volume on the season remain concerns for consistency, but his track record and current form suggest he remains a useful depth piece in leagues needing reliable ERA and WHIP management from the bullpen.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2016	San Francisco Giants	16	0	0	0	0	3.21	1.29	14	14.0	4
2017	San Francisco Giants	44	0	1	1	0	5.67	1.30	22	27.0	11
2018	San Francisco Giants	10	0	0	0	0	1.23	0.55	8	7.1	0
2021	Miami Marlins	34	0	3	1	0	2.75	1.03	40	36.0	15
2022	Miami Marlins	60	0	5	5	0	2.98	1.17	63	51.1	26
2023	Miami Marlins	64	2	3	2	0	4.45	1.26	73	58.2	24
2024	Minnesota Twins	44	1	3	2	1	5.09	1.50	33	35.1	16
2025	Houston Astros	68	1	3	2	1	3.01	0.89	84	71.2	19
2026	Houston Astros	43	1	1	1	0	2.49	0.88	41	43.1	12
Career	Totals	383	5	19	14	2	3.55	1.11	378	344.2	127

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
2012	2 teams▼	17	0	2	0	0	2.20	1.40	28	28.2	12
2013	Augusta GreenJackets	44	0	2	2	2	2.97	1.30	59	60.2	24
2014	2 teams▼	57	0	2	2	24	2.11	1.16	92	68.1	22
2015	Sacramento River Cats	52	0	5	3	3	3.82	1.48	69	61.1	29
2016	Sacramento River Cats	41	0	4	3	3	3.80	1.35	60	47.1	11
2017	Sacramento River Cats	24	0	3	0	6	3.20	0.91	21	25.1	8
2018	Sacramento River Cats	33	0	2	1	1	4.55	1.42	43	31.2	8
2019	Sacramento River Cats	50	4	8	2	0	5.31	1.42	75	57.2	18
2021	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	15	0	2	0	4	1.80	0.85	29	20.0	4
2023	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	4	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.88	11	5.2	1
2024	St. Paul Saints	7	0	0	0	1	6.75	2.44	10	5.1	4
Career	Totals	344	4	30	13	44	3.41	1.31	497	412	141

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

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo91.3 mph

Avg Spin2355 rpm

Whiff %28.8%

K %24.7%

BB %7.2%

Hard Hit %28.4%

Barrel %4.6%

xERA2.72

xBA Against0.186

xSLG Against0.324

BA Against0.173

SLG Against0.307

GB%27.0%

FB%38.7%

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

2016

San Francisco Giants

3.21

1.29

14.0

2017

San Francisco Giants

5.67

1.30

27.0

2018

San Francisco Giants

1.23

0.55

7.1

2021

Miami Marlins

2.75

1.03

36.0

2022

Miami Marlins

2.98

1.17

51.1

2023

Miami Marlins

4.45

1.26

58.2

2024

Minnesota Twins

5.09

1.50

35.1

2025

Houston Astros

3.01

0.89

71.2

2026

Houston Astros

2.49

0.88

43.1

Career

Totals

383

3.55

1.11

378

344.2

127

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

2 teams▼

2.20

1.40

28.2

2013

Augusta GreenJackets

2.97

1.30

60.2

2014

2 teams▼

2.11

1.16

68.1

2015

Sacramento River Cats

3.82

1.48

61.1

2016

Sacramento River Cats

3.80

1.35

47.1

2017

Sacramento River Cats

3.20

0.91

25.1

2018

Sacramento River Cats

4.55

1.42

31.2

2019

Sacramento River Cats

5.31

1.42

57.2

2021

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

1.80

0.85

20.0

2023

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

0.00

0.88

5.2

2024

St. Paul Saints

6.75

2.44

5.1

Career

Totals

344

3.41

1.31

497

412

141