Christopher
Archer
P · MIN · Very poor
- PAL
- 7
- WAR
- 0.5
- ERA
- 4.56
2022№ 139 / 171
Chris Archer
#35P
Minnesota Twins
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 88 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- June 20, 2012
- Born
- September 26, 1988 (38)
- Birthplace
- Raleigh, NC, USA
- Nickname
- Flaco Fuerte
- Draft
- 2006
Career history
- Minnesota Twins · 2022 (1 season)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2021 (1 season)
- Pittsburgh Pirates · 2018 – 2019 (2 seasons)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2012 – 2018 (7 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Minnesota Twins | 25 | 2 | 8 | 4.56 | 102.2 | 84 | 1.31 |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Rays | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4.66 | 19.1 | 21 | 1.34 |
| 2019 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 23 | 3 | 9 | 5.19 | 119.2 | 143 | 1.41 |
| 2018 | 27 | 6 | 8 | 4.31 | 148.1 | 162 | 1.38 | |
| 2018 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4.30 | 52.1 | 60 | 1.36 |
| 2018 | Tampa Bay Rays | 17 | 3 | 5 | 4.31 | 96.0 | 102 | 1.39 |
| 2017 | Tampa Bay Rays | 34 | 10 | 12 | 4.07 | 201.0 | 249 | 1.26 |
| 2016 | Tampa Bay Rays | 33 | 9 | 19 | 4.02 | 201.1 | 233 | 1.24 |
| 2015 | Tampa Bay Rays | 34 | 12 | 13 | 3.23 | 212.0 | 252 | 1.14 |
| 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays | 32 | 10 | 9 | 3.33 | 194.2 | 173 | 1.28 |
| 2013 | Tampa Bay Rays | 23 | 9 | 7 | 3.22 | 128.2 | 101 | 1.13 |
| 2012 | Tampa Bay Rays | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4.60 | 29.1 | 36 | 1.23 |
| Career totals | 243 | 63 | 89 | 3.93 | 1357.0 | 1454 | 1.26 | |
Chris Archer: our analysis
2022 season: 25 G, 102.7 IP, 2 W, 8 L, 84 SO, 1.31 WHIP. WAR 0.5 (139th of 171) · PAL 7, very poor.
In 2022, Chris Archer, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 7 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.5 ranks 139th among 171 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, workload (1, among the weakest in the league) and command (4, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2022 Starting pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
4.56
FIP
4.49
xFIP
4.57
ERA-
118
WHIP
1.31
K%
19.2 %
BB%
11.0 %
Strikeouts
84
Innings
102.7
Wins
2
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.3
80% of cases: -0.9 to 1.8
Strikeouts
46
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)
- 20220.5 WAR · 0.9 per full season
Outlook, age included
-15 · 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, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
49
Replacement or prospect
- VEL
- Velocity
- 71
- STF
- Stuff
- 68
- CTL
- Control
- 56
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 57
- STA
- Stamina
- 38
- DUR
- Durability
- 68
- EX
- Experience
- 84
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: 4.49 · RA9-WAR: 0.4
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
93.0 mi/h
41th percentile
K%
19.2 %
34th percentile
BB%
11.0 %
5th percentile
xERA
4.90
18th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.343
18th percentile
Barrels allowed
8.6 %
30th percentile
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | vs CLE | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4.56 |
| Sep 5 | @ NYY | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4.47 |
| Aug 30 | vs BOS | 4.1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4.52 |
| Aug 25 | @ HOU | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4.34 |
| Aug 20 | vs TEX | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4.02 |
| Aug 14 | @ LAA | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4.15 |
| Aug 7 | vs TOR | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4.02 |
| Aug 2 | vs DET | 4.1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4.05 |
| Jul 27 | @ MIL | 3.0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4.04 |
| Jul 17 | vs CWS | 4.2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3.41 |
Chris Archer: frequently asked questions
What is Chris Archer's record in 2022?
Chris Archer is 2-8 in 2022, with a 4.56 ERA and 84 strikeouts in 102.7 innings.
How old is Chris Archer?
Chris Archer is 38 years old: he was born on September 26, 1988.
How tall is Chris Archer, and how much does he weigh?
Chris Archer is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Chris Archer from?
United States: Chris Archer was born in Raleigh, NC, United States.
What team does Chris Archer play for?
Chris Archer plays for the Minnesota Twins in the MLB, at P, wearing number 35.
How good is Chris Archer?
Chris Archer produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022, 139th of 171 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 7 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Chris Archer a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 139th of 171 players at his position in the MLB in 2022. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Where was Chris Archer drafted?
Chris Archer: 2006.
What is Chris Archer's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at 0.3 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
