Tyler Kinley

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Detroit Tigers · RP

Age 356' 4" · 220 lbsThrows Right

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FBaseball Overview

At 35 years old, Kinley operates as a valuable multi-inning relief option for the Braves, offering moderate strikeout production and ERA stability in a high-leverage role. His 2026 season shows encouraging early returns with a 3.00 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 30 innings, though his workload and save opportunities remain limited at his age and skill tier. The modest win-loss record (4-2) and occasional save chances (3 in 2025) make him best suited for deep leagues seeking reliable ratios rather than high-volume contributors in wins or saves. The primary risk is regression tied to durability and aging, though his strikeout rate (9.6 K/9 through early 2026) and sub-1.20 WHIP provide useful middle-relief floor value.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	2 teams▼	13	0	0	0	12.27	2.09	13	11.0	8
2019	Miami Marlins	52	3	1	1	3.65	1.60	46	49.1	36
2020	Colorado Rockies	24	0	2	0	5.32	1.06	26	23.2	12
2021	Colorado Rockies	70	3	2	0	4.73	1.21	68	70.1	26
2022	Colorado Rockies	25	1	1	0	0.75	1.13	27	24.0	6
2023	Colorado Rockies	18	0	4	5	6.06	1.65	17	16.1	6
2024	Colorado Rockies	67	6	1	12	6.19	1.47	72	64.0	33
2025	2 teams▼	73	6	3	3	3.96	1.18	73	72.2	33
2026	2 teams▼	64	7	5	1	3.45	1.15	48	57.1	26
Career	Totals	406	26	19	22	4.56	1.32	390	388.2	186

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
2013	2 teams▼	7	2	0	1	0	7.07	2.07	6	14	8
2014	Greensboro Grasshoppers	28	0	3	1	10	2.70	1.00	30	30.0	10
2015	2 teams▼	33	1	2	3	11	3.04	1.12	41	47.1	11
2016	2 teams▼	44	0	2	4	6	4.53	1.44	63	59.2	29
2017	2 teams▼	50	0	2	3	17	3.54	1.22	72	53.1	22
2018	New Orleans Baby Cakes	40	0	2	2	8	2.93	1.35	56	40.0	22
2019	New Orleans Baby Cakes	14	0	0	1	2	1.72	0.70	19	15.2	7
2023	3 teams▼	9	2	1	0	0	9.35	1.73	12	8.2	4
Career	Totals	225	5	12	15	54	3.75	1.28	299	268.2	113

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	7.2	1-0	0	3.52	0.52	1	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	26.2	3-2	1	3.04	1.05	16	15

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.4 mph

Avg Spin2547 rpm

Whiff %27.1%

K %20.7%

BB %11.2%

Hard Hit %27.9%

Barrel %6.5%

xERA3.47

xBA Against0.205

xSLG Against0.354

BA Against0.200

SLG Against0.380

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

2018

2 teams▼

12.27

2.09

11.0

2019

Miami Marlins

3.65

1.60

49.1

2020

Colorado Rockies

5.32

1.06

23.2

2021

Colorado Rockies

4.73

1.21

70.1

2022

Colorado Rockies

0.75

1.13

24.0

2023

Colorado Rockies

6.06

1.65

16.1

2024

Colorado Rockies

6.19

1.47

64.0

2025

2 teams▼

3.96

1.18

72.2

2026

2 teams▼

3.45

1.15

57.1

Career

Totals

406

4.56

1.32

390

388.2

186

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2013

2 teams▼

7.07

2.07

2014

Greensboro Grasshoppers

2.70

1.00

30.0

2015

2 teams▼

3.04

1.12

47.1

2016

2 teams▼

4.53

1.44

59.2

2017

2 teams▼

3.54

1.22

53.1

2018

New Orleans Baby Cakes

2.93

1.35

40.0

2019

New Orleans Baby Cakes

1.72

0.70

15.2

2023

3 teams▼

9.35

1.73

8.2

Career

Totals

225

3.75

1.28

299

268.2

113

W-L

ERA

WHIP

7.2

1-0

3.52

0.52

W-L

ERA

WHIP

26.2

3-2

3.04

1.05