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Jackson

Stephens

P · Around average

PAL
41
WAR
0.4
ERA
3.69

2022№ 123 / 265

Jackson Stephens

P

Biography

Height
6' 2"
Weight
100 kg
Bats
R
Throws
R
MLB debut
July 1, 2017
Born
May 11, 1994 (32)
Birthplace
Oxford, AL, USA
Nickname
Jacko
Draft
2012

Career history

  • Atlanta Braves · 2022 – 2024 (3 seasons)
  • Cincinnati Reds · 2017 – 2018 (2 seasons)

MLB record

YearTeamPJVDMPMMJRBWHIP
2024Atlanta Braves3002.703.121.80
2023Atlanta Braves5003.0012.0111.50
2022Atlanta Braves39333.6953.2471.34
2018Cincinnati Reds29234.9338.1331.70
2017Cincinnati Reds7214.6825.0211.12
Career totals83774.15132.11141.43

Jackson Stephens: our analysis

2022 season: 39 G, 53.7 IP, 3 W, 3 L, 47 SO, 1.34 WHIP. WAR 0.4 (123rd of 265) · PAL 41, around average.

In 2022, Jackson Stephens, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 41 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.4 ranks 123rd among 265 regulars, in the top half.

His strengths: contact allowed (75, well above average). On the other hand, stuff (20, well below average) and command (38, below average) hold him back.

Advanced stats, 2022 Relief pitcher

MLB stats →

ERA

3.69

FIP

3.54

xFIP

4.06

ERA-

90

WHIP

1.34

K%

20.0 %

BB%

9.8 %

Strikeouts

47

Innings

53.7

Wins

3

Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.

2023 projection

MLB trends →

Projected WAR

0.4

80% of cases: -0.6 to 1.3

Strikeouts

47

2022 WAR

0.4

This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.

Trend

→ Stable (0)

  • 20220.4 WAR · 0.5 per full season

Outlook, age included

+10 · 28 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

70

Established regular

VEL
Velocity
72
STF
Stuff
64
CTL
Control
72
CNT
Contact allowed
82
STA
Stamina
—
DUR
Durability
61
EX
Experience
66
Why these ratings?
  • 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

Run prevention45
Stuff20
Command38
Contact allowed75
Velocity43

A pitcher's WAR

Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 3.54 · RA9-WAR: -0.3

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

94.1 mi/h

43th percentile

K%

20.0 %

24th percentile

BB%

9.8 %

38th percentile

xERA

3.91

39th percentile

xwOBA allowed

.310

39th percentile

Barrels allowed

4.9 %

79th percentile

Game log, 2022

DateOpponentIPHERBBSOERA
Oct 5@ MIA3.053203.69
Sep 28@ WSH0.210103.38
Sep 25@ PHI2.010133.42
Sep 23@ PHI1.000013.56
Sep 21vs WSH1.000003.64
Sep 14@ SF1.000003.72
Sep 11@ SEA1.000003.80
Aug 26@ STL0.143103.89
Aug 21vs HOU1.221133.30
Aug 20vs HOU1.000113.21

Jackson Stephens: frequently asked questions

What is Jackson Stephens's record in 2022?

Jackson Stephens is 3-3 in 2022, with a 3.69 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 53.7 innings, 2 saves.

How old is Jackson Stephens?

Jackson Stephens is 32 years old: he was born on May 11, 1994.

How tall is Jackson Stephens, and how much does he weigh?

Jackson Stephens is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).

Where is Jackson Stephens from?

United States: Jackson Stephens was born in Oxford, AL, United States.

How good is Jackson Stephens?

Jackson Stephens produced 0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022, 127th of 265 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 41 out of 100: around average for his position.

Is Jackson Stephens a top-10 player at his position?

No: by WAR, he ranks 127th of 265 players at his position in the MLB in 2022. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.

Where was Jackson Stephens drafted?

Jackson Stephens: 2012.

What is Jackson Stephens's projection for 2023?

Our projection has him at 0.4 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.