Tyler Ferguson

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Iowa Cubs · Pitcher

Age 326' 4" · 225 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

Coming off a relatively short 2025 campaign, this 32-year-old right-hander continues to operate in a depth role for the Cubs with limited win and save opportunities. Early 2026 numbers are concerning—a 7.94 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across limited innings suggest he's struggling to find his footing at the start of the season. His 2025 strikeout rate (54 K in 58 IP) shows he retains some swing-and-miss stuff, but the elevated ERA and WHIP make him a risky fantasy asset unless the Cubs elevate him to a more prominent bullpen role. Fantasy managers should monitor his situation closely, as meaningful improvements in ERA and WHIP will be necessary for him to offer meaningful value in 2026.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2024	Oakland Athletics	48	4	2	2	3.68	1.09	62	51.1	24
2025	Athletics	56	4	2	2	4.66	1.33	54	58.0	34
2026	2 teams▼	18	0	1	0	5.30	1.02	21	18.2	4
Career	Totals	122	8	5	4	4.36	1.19	137	128	62

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
2015	AZL Rangers	5	0	0	0	0	13.50	2.57	5	4.2	9
2016	2 teams▼	23	0	2	1	3	3.92	1.33	56	43.2	28
2017	2 teams▼	36	0	2	6	1	6.61	1.55	57	47.2	26
2018	2 teams▼	14	0	0	0	1	4.76	1.41	14	17	12
2021	2 teams▼	22	0	6	4	1	2.23	1.14	33	32.1	12
2022	2 teams▼	52	0	3	6	3	4.80	1.66	64	50.2	40
2023	Reno Aces	51	3	5	2	2	5.49	1.74	86	78.2	58
2024	Las Vegas Aviators	26	0	2	2	5	3.49	1.34	43	28.1	11
2025	Las Vegas Aviators	9	0	0	1	1	0.90	1.10	11	10.0	3
2026	2 teams▼	27	0	0	2	3	4.70	1.27	22	30.2	14
Career	Totals	265	3	20	24	20	4.74	1.50	391	343.2	213

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

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.5 mph

Avg Spin2395 rpm

Whiff %28.5%

K %26.9%

BB %5.1%

Hard Hit %46.0%

Barrel %16.0%

xERA4.45

xBA Against0.223

xSLG Against0.456

BA Against0.211

SLG Against0.507

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

2024

Oakland Athletics

3.68

1.09

51.1

2025

Athletics

4.66

1.33

58.0

2026

2 teams▼

5.30

1.02

18.2

Career

Totals

122

4.36

1.19

137

128

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

AZL Rangers

13.50

2.57

4.2

2016

2 teams▼

3.92

1.33

43.2

2017

2 teams▼

6.61

1.55

47.2

2018

2 teams▼

4.76

1.41

2021

2 teams▼

2.23

1.14

32.1

2022

2 teams▼

4.80

1.66

50.2

2023

Reno Aces

5.49

1.74

78.2

2024

Las Vegas Aviators

3.49

1.34

28.1

2025

Las Vegas Aviators

0.90

1.10

10.0

2026

2 teams▼

4.70

1.27

30.2

Career

Totals

265

4.74

1.50

391

343.2

213