Tommy Nance

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Minnesota Twins · RP

Age 356' 6" · 235 lbsThrows Right

#577 Current

FBaseball Overview

At 35 years old, this veteran right-hander continues to operate as a reliable mid-rotation arm for Toronto with solid peripherals and a track record of keeping his ERA and WHIP in check. His 2025 season was particularly impressive with a 1.99 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across limited innings, though early 2026 results suggest some regression with a 3.68 ERA and elevated 1.23 WHIP. Strikeout production remains consistent in the low-to-mid 30s per roughly 30 innings pitched, making him a depth contributor rather than a frontline ace option. The primary fantasy appeal here is steady ERA and WHIP contributions with modest win upside, but his limited innings and age warrant caution—reserve him for deeper leagues or as a streaming option rather than a cornerstone pitching pick.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	Chicago Cubs	27	0	1	1	7.22	1.33	30	28.2	13
2022	Miami Marlins	35	2	2	3	4.33	1.51	57	43.2	21
2024	Toronto Blue Jays	20	0	0	3	4.09	1.23	19	22.0	9
2025	Toronto Blue Jays	30	0	2	0	1.99	1.01	32	31.2	7
2026	2 teams▼	57	0	3	3	3.92	1.39	68	59.2	24
Career	Totals	169	2	8	10	4.22	1.32	206	185.2	74

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
2016	4 teams▼	22	0	4	1	3	2.58	1.28	36	38.1	15
2018	Tennessee Smokies	15	0	1	1	0	3.48	1.21	20	20.2	11
2019	2 teams▼	31	0	2	5	5	4.07	1.27	56	48.2	18
2021	Iowa Cubs	10	0	1	0	0	2.35	0.65	18	15.1	3
2022	2 teams▼	4	1	0	0	1	3.18	0.71	6	5.2	2
2023	4 teams▼	13	3	0	1	0	1.59	1.00	16	17	5
2024	El Paso Chihuahuas	26	0	2	2	2	4.05	1.53	35	33.1	8
2025	Buffalo Bisons	27	0	0	4	4	4.60	1.21	42	31.1	7
2026	Buffalo Bisons	1	0	0	0	0	18.00	3.00	2	1.0	0
Career	Totals	149	5	10	14	14	3.49	1.22	231	211.2	68

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	8.0	1-0	0	4.50	1.63	12	4

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	32.1	2-1	0	3.90	1.52	40	13

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.5 mph

Avg Spin2550 rpm

Whiff %26.5%

K %26.4%

BB %9.3%

Hard Hit %38.2%

Barrel %7.3%

xERA4.45

xBA Against0.256

xSLG Against0.413

BA Against0.259

SLG Against0.390

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

2021

Chicago Cubs

7.22

1.33

28.2

2022

Miami Marlins

4.33

1.51

43.2

2024

Toronto Blue Jays

4.09

1.23

22.0

2025

Toronto Blue Jays

1.99

1.01

31.2

2026

2 teams▼

3.92

1.39

59.2

Career

Totals

169

4.22

1.32

206

185.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

4 teams▼

2.58

1.28

38.1

2018

Tennessee Smokies

3.48

1.21

20.2

2019

2 teams▼

4.07

1.27

48.2

2021

Iowa Cubs

2.35

0.65

15.1

2022

2 teams▼

3.18

0.71

5.2

2023

4 teams▼

1.59

1.00

2024

El Paso Chihuahuas

4.05

1.53

33.1

2025

Buffalo Bisons

4.60

1.21

31.1

2026

Buffalo Bisons

18.00

3.00

1.0

Career

Totals

149

3.49

1.22

231

211.2

W-L

ERA

WHIP

8.0

1-0

4.50

1.63

W-L

ERA

WHIP

32.1

2-1

3.90

1.52