Anderson
Espinoza
P · Very poor
- PAL
- 4
- WAR
- -0.5
- ERA
- 5.40
2022
Anderson Espinoza
P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 86 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- May 30, 2022
- Born
- March 9, 1998 (28)
- Birthplace
- Caracas, Venezuela
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Chicago Cubs | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5.40 | 18.1 | 19 | 1.64 |
| Career totals | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5.40 | 18.1 | 19 | 1.64 | |
Anderson Espinoza: our analysis
2022 season: 7 G, 18.3 IP, 0 W, 2 L, 19 SO, 1.64 WHIP. WAR -0.5 · PAL 4, very poor.
In 2022, Anderson Espinoza, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 4 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.5.
On the other hand, command (2, among the weakest in the league) and run prevention (3, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2022 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
5.40
FIP
7.15
xFIP
5.60
ERA-
138
WHIP
1.64
K%
22.4 %
BB%
18.8 %
Strikeouts
19
Innings
18.3
Wins
0
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.5
80% of cases: -0.4 to 0.5
Strikeouts
20
2022 WAR
-0.5
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2022-0.5 WAR · -1.8 per full season
Outlook, age included
+25 · 24 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
50
Replacement or prospect
- VEL
- Velocity
- 72
- STF
- Stuff
- 64
- CTL
- Control
- 48
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 66
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 24
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 7.15 · RA9-WAR: -0.2
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
93.9 mi/h
40th percentile
K%
22.4 %
40th percentile
BB%
18.8 %
0th percentile
xERA
5.44
4th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.359
4th percentile
Barrels allowed
10.9 %
6th percentile
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23 | vs STL | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5.40 |
| Aug 14 | @ CIN | 2.2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4.11 |
| Aug 7 | vs MIA | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2.84 |
| Aug 2 | @ STL | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.09 |
| Jul 16 | vs NYM | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.79 |
| Jul 10 | @ LAD | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3.86 |
| May 30 | vs MIL | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4.50 |
Anderson Espinoza: frequently asked questions
What is Anderson Espinoza's record in 2022?
Anderson Espinoza is 0-2 in 2022, with a 5.40 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 18.3 innings.
How old is Anderson Espinoza?
Anderson Espinoza is 28 years old: he was born on March 9, 1998.
How tall is Anderson Espinoza, and how much does he weigh?
Anderson Espinoza is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Anderson Espinoza from?
Venezuela: Anderson Espinoza was born in Caracas, Venezuela.
How good is Anderson Espinoza?
Anderson Espinoza produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 4 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What is Anderson Espinoza's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -0.5 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.