Collin
McHugh
P · ATL · Very poor
- PAL
- 15
- WAR
- 0.3
- ERA
- 4.30
2023№ 151 / 268
Collin McHugh
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 87 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- August 23, 2012
- Born
- June 19, 1987 (39)
- Birthplace
- Napierville, IL, USA
- Nickname
- 12-6
- Draft
- 2008
Career history
- Atlanta Braves · 2022 – 2023 (2 seasons)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2021 (1 season)
- Houston Astros · 2014 – 2019 (6 seasons)
- Colorado Rockies · 2013 (1 season)
- New York Mets · 2012 – 2013 (2 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Atlanta Braves | 41 | 4 | 1 | 4.30 | 58.2 | 47 | 1.57 |
| 2022 | Atlanta Braves | 58 | 3 | 2 | 2.60 | 69.1 | 75 | 0.94 |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Rays | 37 | 6 | 1 | 1.55 | 64.0 | 74 | 0.94 |
| 2019 | Houston Astros | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4.70 | 74.2 | 82 | 1.23 |
| 2018 | Houston Astros | 58 | 6 | 2 | 1.99 | 72.1 | 94 | 0.91 |
| 2017 | Houston Astros | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3.55 | 63.1 | 62 | 1.29 |
| 2016 | Houston Astros | 33 | 13 | 10 | 4.34 | 184.2 | 177 | 1.41 |
| 2015 | Houston Astros | 32 | 19 | 7 | 3.89 | 203.2 | 171 | 1.28 |
| 2014 | Houston Astros | 25 | 11 | 9 | 2.73 | 154.2 | 157 | 1.02 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 10.04 | 26.0 | 11 | 1.92 | |
| 2013 | Colorado Rockies | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9.95 | 19.0 | 8 | 1.84 |
| 2013 | New York Mets | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10.29 | 7.0 | 3 | 2.14 |
| 2012 | New York Mets | 8 | 0 | 4 | 7.59 | 21.1 | 17 | 1.64 |
| Career totals | 346 | 71 | 47 | 3.72 | 992.2 | 967 | 1.23 | |
Collin McHugh: our analysis
2023 season: 41 G, 58.7 IP, 4 W, 1 L, 47 SO, 1.57 WHIP. WAR 0.3 (151st of 268) · PAL 15, very poor.
In 2023, Collin McHugh, 39, posts a PAL Rating of 15 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.3 ranks 151st among 268 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: command (65, above average). On the other hand, velocity (8, among the weakest in the league) and stuff (10, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
A marked decline: his PAL was 85 in 2022, against 15 now; his WAR went from 1.4 to 0.3.
Advanced stats, 2023 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
4.30
FIP
4.09
xFIP
4.62
ERA-
98
WHIP
1.57
K%
17.5 %
BB%
8.2 %
Strikeouts
47
Innings
58.7
Wins
4
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.3
80% of cases: -0.8 to 1.3
Strikeouts
48
2023 WAR
0.3
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (-7)
- 20211.8 WAR · 1.8 per full season
- 20221.4 WAR · 1.3 per full season
- 20230.3 WAR · 0.3 per full season
Outlook, age included
-37 · 36 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
78
Established regular
- VEL
- Velocity
- 55
- STF
- Stuff
- 74
- CTL
- Control
- 84
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 83
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 76
- EX
- Experience
- 87
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: 4.09 · 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
91.3 mi/h
9th percentile
K%
17.5 %
10th percentile
BB%
8.2 %
65th percentile
xERA
5.16
11th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.346
11th percentile
Barrels allowed
6.2 %
66th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ATL | 0.3 | 15 | 78 | 91.3 | 17.5 | 8.2 | 5.16 | .346 |
| 2022 | ATL | 1.4 | 85 | 89 | 91.0 | 27.6 | 5.1 | 3.06 | .276 |
| 2021 | TB | 1.8 | 97 | 90 | 90.6 | 30.0 | 4.9 | 2.28 | .234 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | vs STL | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4.30 |
| Aug 27 | @ SF | 1.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3.88 |
| Aug 21 | vs NYM | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3.31 |
| Aug 20 | vs SF | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.53 |
| Aug 13 | @ NYM | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.55 |
| Aug 9 | @ PIT | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3.72 |
| Aug 6 | @ CHC | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.74 |
| Aug 4 | @ CHC | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3.80 |
| Aug 2 | vs LAA | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.89 |
| Jul 30 | vs MIL | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3.98 |
Collin McHugh: frequently asked questions
What is Collin McHugh's record in 2023?
Collin McHugh is 4-1 in 2023, with a 4.30 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 58.7 innings.
How old is Collin McHugh?
Collin McHugh is 39 years old: he was born on June 19, 1987.
How tall is Collin McHugh, and how much does he weigh?
Collin McHugh is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 192 lb (87 kg).
Where is Collin McHugh from?
United States: Collin McHugh was born in Napierville, IL, United States.
What team does Collin McHugh play for?
Collin McHugh plays for the Atlanta Braves in the MLB, at P.
How good is Collin McHugh?
Collin McHugh produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023, 151st of 268 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 15 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Collin McHugh a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 151st of 268 players at his position in the MLB in 2023. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Collin McHugh getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 85 in 2022 to 15 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Collin McHugh drafted?
Collin McHugh: 2008.
What is Collin McHugh's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.3 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
