Will Vest

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Detroit Tigers · RP

Age 316' 0" · 180 lbsThrows Right

#722 Current#323 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

After a strong 2025 campaign as Detroit's primary closer with 23 saves and a 3.01 ERA, Vest appears to be struggling early in 2026 with inflated ERA and WHIP numbers through limited appearances. His strikeout rate has dipped significantly this season (27 K through 26.2 IP versus 75 K last year), suggesting he may be losing the form that made him a reliable fantasy asset in saves and ERA categories. With only 2 saves recorded so far despite holding the closer role, there are concerns about either his effectiveness or job security that fantasy managers should monitor closely. Look for stabilization as the season progresses, but his early-season performance represents a notable step back from his 2025 production.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	Seattle Mariners	32	0	1	0	0	6.17	1.60	27	35.0	18
2022	Detroit Tigers	59	2	3	3	1	4.00	1.33	63	63.0	22
2023	Detroit Tigers	48	4	2	1	2	2.98	1.10	56	48.1	13
2024	Detroit Tigers	69	0	3	4	2	2.82	1.12	63	70.1	18
2025	Detroit Tigers	64	0	6	5	23	3.01	1.21	75	68.2	22
2026	Detroit Tigers	27	0	3	5	2	6.08	1.43	27	26.2	10
Career	Totals	299	6	18	18	30	3.78	1.26	311	312	103

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
2017	Connecticut Tigers	21	0	3	1	2	2.83	0.84	28	28.2	9
2018	2 teams▼	30	0	4	4	5	5.18	1.50	56	48.2	14
2019	3 teams▼	37	0	3	5	8	3.27	1.22	58	55	18
2021	Toledo Mud Hens	23	0	1	3	2	4.91	1.36	25	25.2	8
2022	Toledo Mud Hens	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	1.00	1	1.0	0
2023	Toledo Mud Hens	11	1	1	0	0	8.31	1.54	20	13.0	9
2026	Toledo Mud Hens	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.00	1	1.0	0
Career	Totals	124	1	12	13	17	4.32	1.27	189	173	58

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	6.3	2-1	1	3.86	1.29	5	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
27	0	26.2	3-5	2	6.08	1.43	27	10

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.7 mph

Avg Spin2282 rpm

Whiff %27.5%

K %23.3%

BB %8.6%

Hard Hit %35.5%

Barrel %5.3%

xERA3.98

xBA Against0.244

xSLG Against0.365

BA Against0.275

SLG Against0.382

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

Seattle Mariners

6.17

1.60

35.0

2022

Detroit Tigers

4.00

1.33

63.0

2023

Detroit Tigers

2.98

1.10

48.1

2024

Detroit Tigers

2.82

1.12

70.1

2025

Detroit Tigers

3.01

1.21

68.2

2026

Detroit Tigers

6.08

1.43

26.2

Career

Totals

299

3.78

1.26

311

312

103

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

Connecticut Tigers

2.83

0.84

28.2

2018

2 teams▼

5.18

1.50

48.2

2019

3 teams▼

3.27

1.22

2021

Toledo Mud Hens

4.91

1.36

25.2

2022

Toledo Mud Hens

0.00

1.00

1.0

2023

Toledo Mud Hens

8.31

1.54

13.0

2026

Toledo Mud Hens

0.00

1.0

Career

Totals

124

4.32

1.27

189

173

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.3

2-1

3.86

1.29

W-L

ERA

WHIP

26.2

3-5

6.08

1.43