Louis
Head
P · Very poor
- PAL
- 8
- WAR
- -0.2
- ERA
- 6.28
2022
Louis Head
P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 82 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 25, 2021
- Born
- April 23, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Houston, TX, USA
- Draft
- 2012
Career history
- Baltimore Orioles · 2022 (1 season)
- Miami Marlins · 2022 (1 season)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2021 (1 season)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 6.28 | 28.2 | 26 | 1.64 | |
| 2022 | Baltimore Orioles | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.80 | 5.0 | 3 | 2.00 |
| 2022 | Miami Marlins | 23 | 0 | 0 | 7.23 | 23.2 | 23 | 1.56 |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Rays | 27 | 2 | 0 | 2.31 | 35.0 | 32 | 0.86 |
| Career totals | 55 | 2 | 0 | 4.10 | 63.2 | 58 | 1.21 | |
Louis Head: our analysis
2022 season: 28 G, 28.7 IP, 0 W, 0 L, 26 SO, 1.64 WHIP. WAR -0.2 · PAL 8, very poor.
In 2022, Louis Head, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 8 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.2.
On the other hand, run prevention (4, among the weakest in the league) and stuff (17, well below average) hold him back.
A marked decline: his PAL was 73 in 2021, against 8 now; his WAR went from 0.5 to -0.2.
Advanced stats, 2022 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
6.28
FIP
5.21
xFIP
5.56
ERA-
152
WHIP
1.64
K%
18.8 %
BB%
10.9 %
Strikeouts
26
Innings
28.7
Wins
0
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.2
80% of cases: -0.9 to 0.5
Strikeouts
27
2022 WAR
-0.2
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-8)
- 20210.5 WAR · 0.9 per full season
- 2022-0.2 WAR · -0.5 per full season
Outlook, age included
-23 · 32 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
65
Depth
- VEL
- Velocity
- 70
- STF
- Stuff
- 67
- CTL
- Control
- 74
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 72
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 63
- EX
- Experience
- 37
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: 5.21 · 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
93.6 mi/h
35th percentile
K%
18.8 %
15th percentile
BB%
10.9 %
26th percentile
xERA
4.71
13th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.337
13th percentile
Barrels allowed
5.5 %
67th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BAL | -0.2 | 8 | 65 | 93.6 | 18.8 | 10.9 | 4.71 | .337 |
| 2021 | TB | 0.5 | 73 | 82 | 93.7 | 23.9 | 6.7 | 2.97 | .267 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24 | vs CWS | 1.2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.28 |
| Aug 17 | @ TOR | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.67 |
| Aug 13 | @ TB | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.49 |
| Aug 12 | @ TB | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.58 |
| Aug 9 | vs TOR | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.84 |
| Jun 22 | vs COL | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7.23 |
| Jun 18 | @ NYM | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.35 |
| Jun 17 | @ NYM | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Jun 12 | @ HOU | 0.1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.08 |
| Jun 11 | @ HOU | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.40 |
Louis Head: frequently asked questions
What is Louis Head's record in 2022?
Louis Head is 0-0 in 2022, with a 6.28 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 28.7 innings, 1 save.
How old is Louis Head?
Louis Head is 36 years old: he was born on April 23, 1990.
How tall is Louis Head, and how much does he weigh?
Louis Head is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 181 lb (82 kg).
Where is Louis Head from?
United States: Louis Head was born in Houston, TX, United States.
How good is Louis Head?
Louis Head produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 8 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Louis Head getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 73 in 2021 to 8 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Louis Head drafted?
Louis Head: 2012.
What is Louis Head's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -0.2 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.