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Philadelphia Phillies · Pitcher

Age 346' 1" · 205 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

At 34 years old, this veteran right-hander represents a significant downside play after a disappointing start to 2026 that has erased the gains from his solid 2025 campaign. His early-season metrics paint a concerning picture, with a 5.86 ERA and 1.92 WHIP through 27.2 innings, suggesting he's losing command and effectiveness when fantasy managers need reliability most. While his 61 strikeouts in 2025 showed he can contribute in the K category when healthy, the dramatic regression in both ERA and WHIP—coupled with age-related decline—makes him a risky roster slot heading forward. Unless he demonstrates a sharp correction in the coming weeks, managers should seek younger, more consistent options rather than chasing his prior-year production.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Chicago White Sox	35	0	2	0	0	3.06	1.13	49	53.0	18
2023	Chicago White Sox	32	3	1	4	1	4.43	1.23	51	61.0	16
2024	2 teams▼	63	2	2	3	2	3.98	1.30	78	72.1	25
2025	Philadelphia Phillies	69	1	6	2	1	3.07	1.01	61	67.1	12
2026	Philadelphia Phillies	29	1	0	4	0	7.26	1.97	35	31.0	13
Career	Totals	228	7	11	13	4	4.05	1.26	274	284.2	84

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
2014	2 teams▼	15	0	1	1	3	1.48	0.90	33	24.1	6
2015	2 teams▼	22	14	5	5	1	2.71	1.09	43	86.1	9
2016	2 teams▼	27	27	12	7	0	3.50	1.22	116	159.1	31
2017	2 teams▼	26	25	10	11	0	4.28	1.33	113	141	37
2018	2 teams▼	23	23	12	7	0	2.59	1.18	100	146	32
2019	2 teams▼	30	21	6	7	1	4.19	1.25	88	126.2	22
2021	Charlotte Knights	25	5	3	3	0	4.53	1.37	70	59.2	13
2022	Charlotte Knights	9	2	0	1	0	2.65	1.29	24	17.0	5
2023	Charlotte Knights	13	0	2	0	0	3.13	1.30	30	23.0	3
2026	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	9	0	1	1	0	2.70	0.90	20	13.1	4
Career	Totals	199	117	52	43	5	3.47	1.22	637	796.2	162

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	1	7.1	0-1	0	11.05	2.18	8	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
29	1	31.0	0-4	0	7.26	1.97	35	13

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo91.7 mph

Avg Spin2188 rpm

Whiff %23.4%

K %22.6%

BB %8.4%

Hard Hit %33.0%

Barrel %7.5%

xERA4.22

xBA Against0.254

xSLG Against0.413

BA Against0.343

SLG Against0.600

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

Chicago White Sox

3.06

1.13

53.0

2023

Chicago White Sox

4.43

1.23

61.0

2024

2 teams▼

3.98

1.30

72.1

2025

Philadelphia Phillies

3.07

1.01

67.1

2026

Philadelphia Phillies

7.26

1.97

31.0

Career

Totals

228

4.05

1.26

274

284.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

2 teams▼

1.48

0.90

24.1

2015

2 teams▼

2.71

1.09

86.1

2016

2 teams▼

3.50

1.22

116

159.1

2017

2 teams▼

4.28

1.33

113

141

2018

2 teams▼

2.59

1.18

100

146

2019

2 teams▼

4.19

1.25

126.2

2021

Charlotte Knights

4.53

1.37

59.2

2022

Charlotte Knights

2.65

1.29

17.0

2023

Charlotte Knights

3.13

1.30

23.0

2026

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

2.70

0.90

13.1

Career

Totals

199

117

3.47

1.22

637

796.2

162

W-L

ERA

WHIP

7.1

0-1

11.05

2.18

W-L

ERA

WHIP

31.0

0-4

7.26

1.97