José
Cisnero
P · LAA · Very poor
- PAL
- 18
- WAR
- -0.3
- ERA
- 6.89
2024
José Cisnero
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 117 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 22, 2013
- Born
- April 11, 1989 (37)
- Birthplace
- Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
- Nickname
- Gui
Career history
- Los Angeles Angels · 2024 (1 season)
- Detroit Tigers · 2019 – 2023 (5 seasons)
- Houston Astros · 2013 – 2014 (2 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Los Angeles Angels | 15 | 0 | 0 | 6.89 | 15.2 | 17 | 1.66 |
| 2023 | Detroit Tigers | 63 | 3 | 4 | 5.31 | 59.1 | 70 | 1.48 |
| 2022 | Detroit Tigers | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1.08 | 25.0 | 23 | 1.36 |
| 2021 | Detroit Tigers | 67 | 4 | 4 | 3.65 | 61.2 | 62 | 1.33 |
| 2020 | Detroit Tigers | 29 | 3 | 3 | 3.03 | 29.2 | 34 | 1.11 |
| 2019 | Detroit Tigers | 35 | 0 | 4 | 4.33 | 35.1 | 40 | 1.53 |
| 2014 | Houston Astros | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9.64 | 4.2 | 5 | 2.57 |
| 2013 | Houston Astros | 28 | 2 | 2 | 4.12 | 43.2 | 41 | 1.63 |
| Career totals | 270 | 13 | 17 | 4.16 | 275.0 | 292 | 1.45 | |
José Cisnero: our analysis
2024 season: 15 G, 15.7 IP, 0 W, 0 L, 17 SO, 1.66 WHIP. WAR -0.3 · PAL 18, very poor.
In 2024, José Cisnero, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 18 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.3.
On the other hand, run prevention (7, among the weakest in the league) and contact allowed (21, well below average) hold him back.
A marked decline: his PAL was 36 in 2023, against 18 now; his WAR went from 0.0 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2024 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
6.89
FIP
6.23
xFIP
4.65
ERA-
173
WHIP
1.66
K%
23.0 %
BB%
10.8 %
Strikeouts
17
Innings
15.7
Wins
0
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2025 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.6
80% of cases: -0.5 to 0.9
Strikeouts
38
2024 WAR
-0.3
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (-4)
- 20210.5 WAR · 0.5 per full season
- 20220.1 WAR · 0.3 per full season
- 20230.0 WAR · 0.0 per full season
- 2024-0.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
-34 · 35 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2024
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
68
Depth
- VEL
- Velocity
- 80
- STF
- Stuff
- 73
- CTL
- Control
- 64
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 67
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 69
- 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, 2024
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: 6.23 · RA9-WAR: -0.6
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2024 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
95.2 mi/h
58th percentile
K%
23.0 %
45th percentile
BB%
10.8 %
27th percentile
xERA
5.96
1th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.373
1th percentile
Barrels allowed
8.5 %
30th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAA | -0.3 | 18 | 68 | 95.2 | 23.0 | 10.8 | 5.96 | .373 |
| 2023 | DET | 0.0 | 36 | 70 | 95.8 | 26.2 | 9.4 | 4.67 | .331 |
| 2022 | DET | 0.1 | 36 | 70 | 95.6 | 21.9 | 18.1 | 3.80 | .306 |
| 2021 | DET | 0.5 | 49 | 75 | 96.7 | 23.4 | 11.7 | 4.12 | .312 |
Game log, 2024
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17 | vs ATL | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.89 |
| Apr 27 | vs MIN | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.07 |
| Apr 26 | vs MIN | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.40 |
| Apr 24 | vs BAL | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.84 |
| Apr 21 | @ CIN | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.55 |
| Apr 19 | @ CIN | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Apr 16 | @ TB | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.56 |
| Apr 14 | @ BOS | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9.95 |
| Apr 12 | @ BOS | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.81 |
| Apr 9 | vs TB | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14.54 |
José Cisnero: frequently asked questions
What is José Cisnero's record in 2024?
José Cisnero is 0-0 in 2024, with a 6.89 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 15.7 innings.
How old is José Cisnero?
José Cisnero is 37 years old: he was born on April 11, 1989.
How tall is José Cisnero, and how much does he weigh?
José Cisnero is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 258 lb (117 kg).
Where is José Cisnero from?
Dominican Republic: José Cisnero was born in Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic.
What team does José Cisnero play for?
José Cisnero plays for the Los Angeles Angels in the MLB, at P, wearing number 67.
How good is José Cisnero?
José Cisnero produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024. His PAL rating is 18 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is José Cisnero getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 36 in 2023 to 18 in 2024 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is José Cisnero's projection for 2025?
Our projection has him at -0.6 WAR in 2025, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
