Luis
Frías
P · Very poor
- PAL
- 13
- WAR
- -0.1
- ERA
- 4.06
2023№ 222 / 268
Luis Frías
#65P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 111 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- September 19, 2021
- Born
- May 23, 1998 (28)
- Birthplace
- Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic
Career history
- Toronto Blue Jays · 2024 (1 season)
- Arizona Diamondbacks · 2021 – 2024 (4 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 13.97 | 9.2 | 12 | 2.69 | |
| 2024 | Toronto Blue Jays | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21.60 | 3.1 | 5 | 3.30 |
| 2024 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9.95 | 6.1 | 7 | 2.37 |
| 2023 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 29 | 1 | 0 | 4.06 | 31.0 | 26 | 1.52 |
| 2022 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 15 | 1 | 1 | 10.59 | 17.0 | 14 | 2.35 |
| 2021 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.70 | 3.1 | 3 | 2.10 |
| Career totals | 58 | 2 | 2 | 7.38 | 61.0 | 55 | 1.97 | |
Luis Frías: our analysis
2023 season: 29 G, 31.0 IP, 1 W, 0 L, 26 SO, 1.52 WHIP. WAR -0.1 (222nd of 268) · PAL 13, very poor.
In 2023, Luis Frías, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 13 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.1 ranks 222nd among 268 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: velocity (72, above average). On the other hand, stuff (11, among the weakest in the league) and command (15, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 1 in 2022 to 13; his WAR went from -0.2 to -0.1.
Advanced stats, 2023 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
4.06
FIP
4.67
xFIP
5.39
ERA-
92
WHIP
1.52
K%
18.7 %
BB%
12.2 %
Strikeouts
26
Innings
31.0
Wins
1
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.6 to 0.6
Strikeouts
20
2023 WAR
-0.1
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (+3)
- 2022-0.2 WAR · -0.8 per full season
- 2023-0.1 WAR · -0.2 per full season
Outlook, age included
+28 · 25 y.o. · usually still improving
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
49
Replacement or prospect
- VEL
- Velocity
- 81
- STF
- Stuff
- 52
- CTL
- Control
- 54
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 65
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 60
- EX
- Experience
- 47
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: 4.67 · RA9-WAR: 0.3
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
96.1 mi/h
77th percentile
K%
18.7 %
13th percentile
BB%
12.2 %
12th percentile
xERA
5.10
13th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.344
13th percentile
Barrels allowed
8.5 %
31th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AZ | -0.1 | 13 | 49 | 96.1 | 18.7 | 12.2 | 5.10 | .344 |
| 2022 | AZ | -0.2 | 1 | 49 | 96.9 | 15.6 | 18.9 | 5.55 | .362 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | vs HOU | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4.06 |
| Sep 30 | vs HOU | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.72 |
| Sep 28 | @ CWS | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.77 |
| Sep 27 | @ CWS | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.95 |
| Sep 24 | @ NYY | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.00 |
| Sep 20 | vs SF | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3.81 |
| Sep 17 | vs CHC | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.96 |
| Sep 16 | vs CHC | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.24 |
| Sep 13 | @ NYM | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.43 |
| Sep 11 | @ NYM | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.64 |
Luis Frías: frequently asked questions
What is Luis Frías's record in 2023?
Luis Frías is 1-0 in 2023, with a 4.06 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 31.0 innings.
How old is Luis Frías?
Luis Frías is 28 years old: he was born on May 23, 1998.
How tall is Luis Frías, and how much does he weigh?
Luis Frías is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 245 lb (111 kg).
Where is Luis Frías from?
Dominican Republic: Luis Frías was born in Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic.
How good is Luis Frías?
Luis Frías produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023, 231st of 268 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 13 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Luis Frías a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 231st of 268 players at his position in the MLB in 2023. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Luis Frías getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 1 in 2022 to 13 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Luis Frías's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.