Will Dion

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Washington Nationals · RP

Age 265' 10" · 180 lbsThrows Left

#500 Current

FBaseball Overview

The 26-year-old right-hander arrives as a prospect with notable minor league pedigree, highlighted by multiple organization All-Star selections and Baseball America accolades across Low-A and Double-A levels. Through limited MLB action early in 2026, Dion has struggled to translate that prospect status, posting a 5.56 ERA and 1.85 WHIP over 11.1 innings with 13 strikeouts, suggesting he's still finding his footing at the major league level. Fantasy managers should approach him cautiously as a deep-league flyer rather than rely on him for immediate impact in wins, ERA, or WHIP, though the strikeout upside remains intriguing if he can stabilize his command and efficiency. His role and opportunity for consistent innings will be critical to monitor as the season progresses, making him better suited for dynasty formats or NL-only leagues where patience with young pitchers is rewarded.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	2 teams▼	27	1	3	2	1	3.62	1.19	55	49.2	17
Career	Totals	27	1	3	2	1	3.62	1.19	55	49.2	17

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
2021	2 teams▼	5	3	0	0	0	0.00	0.50	21	12	5
2022	2 teams▼	25	25	8	5	0	2.11	1.01	157	128	34
2023	2 teams▼	26	19	6	4	0	2.39	1.08	129	116.2	35
2024	Columbus Clippers	29	27	4	4	0	5.48	1.51	116	116.2	54
2025	Columbus Clippers	31	13	4	8	1	4.09	1.47	96	99.0	37
2026	Columbus Clippers	21	0	5	0	0	3.62	1.04	52	37.1	7
Career	Totals	137	87	27	21	1	3.39	1.22	571	509.2	172

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	10.1	2-0	1	2.61	1.26	10	5

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
27	1	49.2	3-2	1	3.62	1.19	55	17

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo91.0 mph

Avg Spin2161 rpm

Whiff %26.6%

K %27.4%

BB %8.5%

Hard Hit %32.8%

Barrel %7.0%

xERA3.35

xBA Against0.213

xSLG Against0.356

BA Against0.231

SLG Against0.412

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

2026

2 teams▼

3.62

1.19

49.2

Career

Totals

3.62

1.19

49.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

2 teams▼

0.00

0.50

2022

2 teams▼

2.11

1.01

157

128

2023

2 teams▼

2.39

1.08

129

116.2

2024

Columbus Clippers

5.48

1.51

116

116.2

2025

Columbus Clippers

4.09

1.47

99.0

2026

Columbus Clippers

3.62

1.04

37.1

Career

Totals

137

3.39

1.22

571

509.2

172

W-L

ERA

WHIP

10.1

2-0

2.61

1.26

W-L

ERA

WHIP

49.2

3-2

3.62

1.19