Bradley
Hand
P · ATL · Below average
- PAL
- 39
- WAR
- 0.5
- ERA
- 5.53
2023№ 120 / 268
Brad Hand
#52P
Atlanta Braves
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 102 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- L
- MLB debut
- June 7, 2011
- Born
- March 20, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Nickname
- Brotein Shake
- Draft
- 2008
Career history
- Atlanta Braves · 2023 (1 season)
- Colorado Rockies · 2023 (1 season)
- Philadelphia Phillies · 2022 (1 season)
- New York Mets · 2021 (1 season)
- Toronto Blue Jays · 2021 (1 season)
- Washington Nationals · 2021 (1 season)
- Cleveland Guardians · 2018 – 2020 (3 seasons)
- San Diego Padres · 2016 – 2018 (3 seasons)
- Miami Marlins · 2011 – 2015 (5 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 5 | 3 | 5.53 | 53.2 | 59 | 1.42 | |
| 2023 | Atlanta Braves | 20 | 2 | 2 | 7.50 | 18.0 | 18 | 1.39 |
| 2023 | Colorado Rockies | 40 | 3 | 1 | 4.54 | 35.2 | 41 | 1.43 |
| 2022 | Philadelphia Phillies | 55 | 3 | 2 | 2.80 | 45.0 | 38 | 1.33 |
| 2021 | 68 | 6 | 7 | 3.90 | 64.2 | 61 | 1.27 | |
| 2021 | New York Mets | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2.70 | 13.1 | 14 | 1.28 |
| 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays | 11 | 0 | 2 | 7.27 | 8.2 | 5 | 1.85 |
| 2021 | Washington Nationals | 41 | 5 | 5 | 3.59 | 42.2 | 42 | 1.15 |
| 2020 | Cleveland Guardians | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2.05 | 22.0 | 29 | 0.77 |
| 2019 | Cleveland Guardians | 60 | 6 | 4 | 3.30 | 57.1 | 84 | 1.24 |
| 2018 | 69 | 2 | 5 | 2.75 | 72.0 | 106 | 1.11 | |
| 2018 | Cleveland Guardians | 28 | 0 | 1 | 2.28 | 27.2 | 41 | 1.16 |
| 2018 | San Diego Padres | 41 | 2 | 4 | 3.05 | 44.1 | 65 | 1.08 |
| 2017 | San Diego Padres | 72 | 3 | 4 | 2.16 | 79.1 | 104 | 0.93 |
| 2016 | San Diego Padres | 82 | 4 | 4 | 2.92 | 89.1 | 111 | 1.11 |
| 2015 | Miami Marlins | 38 | 4 | 7 | 5.30 | 93.1 | 67 | 1.49 |
| 2014 | Miami Marlins | 32 | 3 | 8 | 4.38 | 111.0 | 67 | 1.36 |
| 2013 | Miami Marlins | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3.05 | 20.2 | 15 | 1.02 |
| 2012 | Miami Marlins | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17.18 | 3.2 | 3 | 3.27 |
| 2011 | Miami Marlins | 12 | 1 | 8 | 4.20 | 60.0 | 38 | 1.47 |
| Career totals | 579 | 40 | 55 | 3.75 | 772.0 | 782 | 1.26 | |
Brad Hand: our analysis
2023 season: 60 G, 53.7 IP, 5 W, 3 L, 59 SO, 1.42 WHIP. WAR 0.5 (120th of 268) · PAL 39, below average.
In 2023, Brad Hand, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 39 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.5 ranks 120th among 268 regulars, in the top half.
On the other hand, velocity (20, well below average) and run prevention (33, below average) hold him back.
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 24 in 2022 to 39; his WAR went from 0.3 to 0.5.
Advanced stats, 2023 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
5.53
FIP
4.02
xFIP
4.01
ERA-
118
WHIP
1.42
K%
25.0 %
BB%
9.3 %
Strikeouts
59
Innings
53.7
Wins
5
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.4
80% of cases: -0.5 to 1.3
Strikeouts
50
2023 WAR
0.5
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (+1)
- 2021-0.1 WAR · -0.1 per full season
- 20220.3 WAR · 0.4 per full season
- 20230.5 WAR · 0.6 per full season
Outlook, age included
-14 · 33 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
67
Depth
- VEL
- Velocity
- 64
- STF
- Stuff
- 71
- CTL
- Control
- 71
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 73
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 86
- EX
- Experience
- 90
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, 2023
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: 4.02 · RA9-WAR: -0.1
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
92.6 mi/h
20th percentile
K%
25.0 %
56th percentile
BB%
9.3 %
48th percentile
xERA
4.51
26th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.326
26th percentile
Barrels allowed
7.3 %
47th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ATL | 0.5 | 39 | 67 | 92.6 | 25.0 | 9.3 | 4.51 | .326 |
| 2022 | PHI | 0.3 | 24 | 61 | 92.6 | 19.2 | 11.6 | 4.37 | .326 |
| 2021 | NYM | -0.1 | 25 | 65 | 92.9 | 21.9 | 9.4 | 4.63 | .329 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | vs WSH | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5.53 |
| Sep 29 | vs WSH | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5.23 |
| Sep 26 | vs CHC | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.13 |
| Sep 22 | @ WSH | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5.23 |
| Sep 20 | vs PHI | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.97 |
| Sep 15 | @ MIA | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5.07 |
| Sep 13 | @ PHI | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.38 |
| Sep 12 | @ PHI | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.47 |
| Sep 10 | vs PIT | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.56 |
| Sep 6 | vs STL | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.63 |
Brad Hand: frequently asked questions
What is Brad Hand's record in 2023?
Brad Hand is 5-3 in 2023, with a 5.53 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 53.7 innings, 1 save.
How old is Brad Hand?
Brad Hand is 36 years old: he was born on March 20, 1990.
How tall is Brad Hand, and how much does he weigh?
Brad Hand is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).
Where is Brad Hand from?
United States: Brad Hand was born in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
What team does Brad Hand play for?
Brad Hand plays for the Atlanta Braves in the MLB, at P, wearing number 52.
How good is Brad Hand?
Brad Hand produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023, 120th of 268 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 39 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Brad Hand a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 120th of 268 players at his position in the MLB in 2023. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Brad Hand getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 24 in 2022 to 39 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Brad Hand drafted?
Brad Hand: 2008.
What is Brad Hand's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.4 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
