Corey
Knebel
P · Very poor
- PAL
- 19
- WAR
- 0.0
- ERA
- 3.43
2022№ 186 / 265
Corey Knebel
#46P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 102 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- May 24, 2014
- Born
- November 26, 1991 (34)
- Birthplace
- Denton, TX, USA
- Nickname
- Bird Dog
- Draft
- 2013
Career history
- Philadelphia Phillies · 2022 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Dodgers · 2021 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2015 – 2020 (5 seasons)
- Detroit Tigers · 2014 (1 season)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Philadelphia Phillies | 46 | 3 | 5 | 3.43 | 44.2 | 41 | 1.37 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 27 | 4 | 0 | 2.45 | 25.2 | 30 | 0.97 |
| 2020 | Milwaukee Brewers | 15 | 0 | 0 | 6.08 | 13.1 | 15 | 1.73 |
| 2018 | Milwaukee Brewers | 57 | 4 | 3 | 3.58 | 55.1 | 88 | 1.08 |
| 2017 | Milwaukee Brewers | 76 | 1 | 4 | 1.78 | 76.0 | 126 | 1.16 |
| 2016 | Milwaukee Brewers | 35 | 1 | 4 | 4.68 | 32.2 | 38 | 1.47 |
| 2015 | Milwaukee Brewers | 48 | 0 | 0 | 3.22 | 50.1 | 58 | 1.21 |
| 2014 | Detroit Tigers | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6.23 | 8.2 | 11 | 1.62 |
| Career totals | 312 | 13 | 16 | 3.26 | 306.2 | 407 | 1.24 | |
Corey Knebel: our analysis
2022 season: 46 G, 44.7 IP, 3 W, 5 L, 41 SO, 1.37 WHIP. WAR 0.0 (186th of 265) · PAL 19, very poor.
In 2022, Corey Knebel, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 19 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.0 ranks 186th among 265 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: velocity (67, above average). On the other hand, command (3, among the weakest in the league) and stuff (14, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
A marked decline: his PAL was 88 in 2021, against 19 now; his WAR went from 0.6 to 0.0.
Advanced stats, 2022 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
3.43
FIP
4.46
xFIP
4.85
ERA-
85
WHIP
1.37
K%
21.1 %
BB%
14.4 %
Strikeouts
41
Innings
44.7
Wins
3
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.7 to 0.7
Strikeouts
31
2022 WAR
0.0
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-8)
- 20210.6 WAR · 1.5 per full season
- 20220.0 WAR · 0.0 per full season
Outlook, age included
-8 · 30 y.o. · prime years
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
69
Depth
- VEL
- Velocity
- 81
- STF
- Stuff
- 68
- CTL
- Control
- 56
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 79
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 71
- EX
- Experience
- 78
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: 4.46 · 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
95.6 mi/h
68th percentile
K%
21.1 %
29th percentile
BB%
14.4 %
4th percentile
xERA
3.78
45th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.305
45th percentile
Barrels allowed
5.7 %
65th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PHI | 0.0 | 19 | 69 | 95.6 | 21.1 | 14.4 | 3.78 | .305 |
| 2021 | LAD | 0.6 | 88 | 88 | 96.3 | 29.7 | 8.9 | 2.79 | .259 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14 | @ NYM | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.43 |
| Aug 11 | vs MIA | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.45 |
| Aug 6 | vs WSH | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.53 |
| Aug 2 | @ ATL | 0.2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3.61 |
| Jul 30 | @ PIT | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.59 |
| Jul 28 | @ PIT | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2.72 |
| Jul 26 | vs ATL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.79 |
| Jul 24 | vs CHC | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.87 |
| Jul 22 | vs CHC | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2.95 |
| Jul 12 | @ TOR | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.03 |
Corey Knebel: frequently asked questions
What is Corey Knebel's record in 2022?
Corey Knebel is 3-5 in 2022, with a 3.43 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 44.7 innings, 12 saves.
How old is Corey Knebel?
Corey Knebel is 34 years old: he was born on November 26, 1991.
How tall is Corey Knebel, and how much does he weigh?
Corey Knebel is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).
Where is Corey Knebel from?
United States: Corey Knebel was born in Denton, TX, United States.
How good is Corey Knebel?
Corey Knebel produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022, 191st of 265 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 19 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Corey Knebel a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 191st of 265 players at his position in the MLB in 2022. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Corey Knebel getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 88 in 2021 to 19 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Corey Knebel drafted?
Corey Knebel: 2013.
What is Corey Knebel's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.