Will Klein

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Los Angeles Dodgers · Pitcher

Age 266' 5" · 230 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

Klein continues to establish himself as a reliable depth piece in the Dodgers' pitching mix, carrying over solid command metrics from his abbreviated 2025 debut into an expanded role during the 2026 campaign. His 2.51 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 32 innings demonstrate consistent control, making him a viable streaming option in deeper leagues, though his limited innings and lack of save opportunities restrict ceiling upside in traditional roto formats. The 36 strikeouts in 2026 suggest improved velocity or swing-and-miss ability compared to his debut season, positioning him as a potential source of K's if opportunities expand. Fantasy managers should view Klein as a low-risk, moderate-reward contributor best suited for leagues valuing ERA and WHIP stability rather than win or save totals.

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Will Klein posts second save for Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Will Klein recorded his second save of the season in Saturday's 3-0 shutout win over San Diego, striking out two batters in a perfect ninth inning. Klein is emerging as an important piece of the Dodgers' bullpen.
Jul 5, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2024	2 teams▼	8	0	1	0	0	11.05	2.45	7	7.1	6
2025	Los Angeles Dodgers	14	0	1	1	0	2.35	1.57	21	15.1	10
2026	Los Angeles Dodgers	30	2	3	2	2	2.29	1.33	41	35.1	13
Career	Totals	52	2	5	3	2	3.41	1.53	69	58	29

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	Quad Cities River Bandits	36	0	7	1	4	3.20	1.24	121	70.1	44
2022	Northwest Arkansas Naturals	30	3	1	1	0	10.51	2.43	55	43.2	51
2023	2 teams▼	49	1	1	5	4	4.62	1.66	93	64.1	39
2024	2 teams▼	38	0	2	2	9	3.77	1.47	43	43.0	32
2025	2 teams▼	42	0	3	3	4	6.14	1.75	76	44.0	36
Career	Totals	195	4	14	12	21	5.33	1.66	388	265.1	202

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

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo97.7 mph

Avg Spin2340 rpm

Whiff %23.1%

K %27.3%

BB %8.7%

Hard Hit %36.6%

Barrel %3.2%

xERA3.07

xBA Against0.231

xSLG Against0.304

BA Against0.252

SLG Against0.319

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

2 teams▼

11.05

2.45

7.1

2025

Los Angeles Dodgers

2.35

1.57

15.1

2026

Los Angeles Dodgers

2.29

1.33

35.1

Career

Totals

3.41

1.53

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

Quad Cities River Bandits

3.20

1.24

121

70.1

2022

Northwest Arkansas Naturals

10.51

2.43

43.2

2023

2 teams▼

4.62

1.66

64.1

2024

2 teams▼

3.77

1.47

43.0

2025

2 teams▼

6.14

1.75

44.0

Career

Totals

195

5.33

1.66

388

265.1

202