Tejay Antone

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Cincinnati Reds · Pitcher

Age 326' 4" · 230 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 32 years old, Antone is competing for a relief role with Cincinnati after extremely limited action in 2024, though his early 2026 numbers suggest he's found his footing with a 2.70 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 23.1 innings. His strikeout rate remains solid with 21 K through the young season, providing modest upside in a middle-relief capacity rather than as a saves source given the Reds' bullpen construction. The durability concerns loom large given his injury history and minimal playing time over the past two seasons, making him a risky depth piece for leagues seeking ERA and WHIP stability. Antone's past All-Star selections offer a reminder of his capability, but fantasy managers should view him as a speculative add dependent on consistent usage and continued health rather than a reliable weekend starter in mixed leagues.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2020	Cincinnati Reds	13	4	0	3	0	2.80	1.02	45	35.1	16
2021	Cincinnati Reds	23	0	2	0	3	2.14	0.89	42	33.2	13
2023	Cincinnati Reds	5	1	0	0	0	1.59	0.88	7	5.2	2
2024	Cincinnati Reds	4	0	0	0	0	4.50	3.00	2	2.0	4
2026	Cincinnati Reds	26	0	1	0	1	2.42	0.92	24	26.0	7
Career	Totals	71	5	3	3	4	2.45	0.98	120	102.2	42

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	14	2	3	0	5.76	1.87	34	54.2	18
2015	Dayton Dragons	26	26	6	10	0	2.91	1.31	101	158.0	33
2016	2 teams▼	26	26	14	7	0	3.45	1.29	110	156.1	31
2018	Daytona Tortugas	17	17	6	3	0	4.03	1.29	82	96.0	29
2019	2 teams▼	27	26	11	12	0	4.00	1.43	133	146.1	53
2021	Louisville Bats	7	0	0	0	1	2.70	1.05	10	6.2	3
2023	2 teams▼	14	2	0	0	0	4.72	1.50	13	13.1	5
2025	3 teams▼	15	0	0	1	0	10.20	2.13	15	15	9
2026	Louisville Bats	12	0	1	1	1	2.25	1.00	15	12.0	6
Career	Totals	159	111	40	37	2	3.87	1.39	513	658.1	187

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 Velo94.8 mph

Avg Spin2742 rpm

Whiff %26.5%

K %22.6%

BB %6.6%

Hard Hit %38.8%

Barrel %7.5%

xERA3.24

xBA Against0.207

xSLG Against0.363

BA Against0.179

SLG Against0.316

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

2020

Cincinnati Reds

2.80

1.02

35.1

2021

Cincinnati Reds

2.14

0.89

33.2

2023

Cincinnati Reds

1.59

0.88

5.2

2024

Cincinnati Reds

4.50

3.00

2.0

2026

Cincinnati Reds

2.42

0.92

26.0

Career

Totals

2.45

0.98

120

102.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

2 teams▼

5.76

1.87

54.2

2015

Dayton Dragons

2.91

1.31

101

158.0

2016

2 teams▼

3.45

1.29

110

156.1

2018

Daytona Tortugas

4.03

1.29

96.0

2019

2 teams▼

4.00

1.43

133

146.1

2021

Louisville Bats

2.70

1.05

6.2

2023

2 teams▼

4.72

1.50

13.1

2025

3 teams▼

10.20

2.13

2026

Louisville Bats

2.25

1.00

12.0

Career

Totals

159

111

3.87

1.39

513

658.1

187