Zack Wheeler

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Philadelphia Phillies · Pitcher

Age 366' 4" · 195 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 36 years old, Wheeler continues to deliver elite fantasy production as a workhorse starter for the Phillies, evidenced by his stellar 2.03 ERA and 0.86 WHIP through the early season. His recent accolades—including All-MLB First Team honors in 2024 and back-to-back All-Star selections in 2024-2025—underline his consistency in the premium strikeout category, where he has maintained 195+ K pace over a full season. The primary risk is durability at his advanced age, though his current 8-1 record and sub-2.04 ERA suggest he remains a reliable source of wins and ERA/WHIP excellence in 2026. Wheeler projects as a high-end SP2 or SP1 anchor who offers multiple categories of value, particularly for managers targeting ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2013	New York Mets	17	17	7	5	3.42	1.36	84	100.0	46
2014	New York Mets	32	32	11	11	3.54	1.33	187	185.1	79
2017	New York Mets	17	17	3	7	5.21	1.59	81	86.1	40
2018	New York Mets	29	29	12	7	3.31	1.12	179	182.1	55
2019	New York Mets	31	31	11	8	3.96	1.26	195	195.1	50
2020	Philadelphia Phillies	11	11	4	2	2.92	1.17	53	71.0	16
2021	Philadelphia Phillies	32	32	14	10	2.78	1.01	247	213.1	46
2022	Philadelphia Phillies	26	26	12	7	2.82	1.04	163	153.0	34
2023	Philadelphia Phillies	32	32	13	6	3.61	1.08	212	192.0	39
2024	Philadelphia Phillies	32	32	16	7	2.57	0.96	224	200.0	52
2025	Philadelphia Phillies	24	24	10	5	2.71	0.94	195	149.2	33
2026	Philadelphia Phillies	13	13	8	1	2.36	0.94	84	80.0	20
Career	Totals	296	296	121	76	3.24	1.13	1904	1808.1	510

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2010	Augusta GreenJackets	21	13	3	3	3.99	1.45	70	58.2	38
2011	2 teams▼	22	22	9	7	3.52	1.32	129	115.0	52
2012	2 teams▼	25	25	12	8	3.26	1.17	148	149	59
2013	Las Vegas 51s	13	13	4	2	3.93	1.28	73	68.2	27
2016	St. Lucie Mets	1	1	0	0	0.00	1.00	0	1.0	1
2018	Las Vegas 51s	1	1	1	0	1.80	0.80	6	5.0	1
2026	2 teams▼	5	5	0	1	5.85	1.20	23	20	5
Career	Totals	88	80	29	21	3.64	1.27	449	417.1	183

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

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.2 mph

Avg Spin2387 rpm

Whiff %29.0%

K %27.3%

BB %6.5%

Hard Hit %36.3%

Barrel %6.5%

xERA2.96

xBA Against0.212

xSLG Against0.334

BA Against0.193

SLG Against0.330

GB%46.5%

FB%23.8%

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

2013

New York Mets

3.42

1.36

100.0

2014

New York Mets

3.54

1.33

187

185.1

2017

New York Mets

5.21

1.59

86.1

2018

New York Mets

3.31

1.12

179

182.1

2019

New York Mets

3.96

1.26

195

195.1

2020

Philadelphia Phillies

2.92

1.17

71.0

2021

Philadelphia Phillies

2.78

1.01

247

213.1

2022

Philadelphia Phillies

2.82

1.04

163

153.0

2023

Philadelphia Phillies

3.61

1.08

212

192.0

2024

Philadelphia Phillies

2.57

0.96

224

200.0

2025

Philadelphia Phillies

2.71

0.94

195

149.2

2026

Philadelphia Phillies

2.36

0.94

80.0

Career

Totals

296

121

3.24

1.13

1904

1808.1

510

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2010

Augusta GreenJackets

3.99

1.45

58.2

2011

2 teams▼

3.52

1.32

129

115.0

2012

2 teams▼

3.26

1.17

148

149

2013

Las Vegas 51s

3.93

1.28

68.2

2016

St. Lucie Mets

0.00

1.00

1.0

2018

Las Vegas 51s

1.80

0.80

5.0

2026

2 teams▼

5.85

1.20

Career

Totals

3.64

1.27

449

417.1

183