Michael
Soroka
PAge : 29Throws : R
#34
Michael Soroka
Height : 6' 5" · Weight : 113 kg · Bats : R · Throws : R · MLB debut : 2018-05-01
Born in : Calgary, AB, Canada
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 22 | 9 | 5 | 3.41 | 116.0 | 114 | 1.09 |
| 2025 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 4.52 | 89.2 | 95 | 1.13 | |
| 2025 | Chicago Cubs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.08 | 8.1 | 8 | 1.08 |
| 2025 | Washington Nationals | 16 | 3 | 8 | 4.87 | 81.1 | 87 | 1.13 |
| 2024 | Chicago White Sox | 25 | 0 | 10 | 4.74 | 79.2 | 84 | 1.38 |
| 2023 | Atlanta Braves | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6.40 | 32.1 | 29 | 1.48 |
| 2020 | Atlanta Braves | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3.95 | 13.2 | 8 | 1.32 |
| 2019 | Atlanta Braves | 29 | 13 | 4 | 2.68 | 174.2 | 142 | 1.11 |
| 2018 | Atlanta Braves | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3.51 | 25.2 | 21 | 1.44 |
| Career totals | 113 | 29 | 31 | 3.76 | 531.2 | 493 | 1.19 | |
Contract
Arizona Diamondbacks payroll →- Type
- Free Agent
- Length
- 1 yr · 2026–2026
- Total value
- 7.5 M$
- AAV
- 7.50 M$
2026
6.50 M$
Guaranteed
2027
10.00 M$
Mutual option
Advanced stats, 2026 Starting pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
3.41
FIP
3.19
xFIP
3.69
ERA-
81
WHIP
1.09
K%
24.1 %
BB%
6.1 %
Strikeouts
114
Innings
116.0
Wins
9
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2027 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
2.4
Strikeouts
101
2026 WAR
2.7
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↑ Slightly up (+12)
- 2023-0.4 WAR
- 20240.3 WAR · 0.7 per full season
- 20251.2 WAR · 2.4 per full season
- 20262.7 WAR · 4.2 per full season
Outlook, age included
+22 · 28 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2026
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100, computed from Statcast and MLB stats over four seasons, never by hand. 75 = established regular, 87 = 90th percentile, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
80
Very good
- VEL
- Velocity
- 70
- STF
- Stuff
- 80
- CTL
- Control
- 77
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 80
- STA
- Stamina
- 71
- DUR
- Durability
- 65
- 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, 2026
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).
WAR
2.7
#39 of 166 regular starters
PAL Rating
79 / 100
#35 of 166 regular starters
Value Rating
65 / 100
Surplus $17.5M · salary $8.8MPAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 3.19 · RA9-WAR: 2.9
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2026 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
93.6 mi/h
36th percentile
K%
24.1 %
71th percentile
BB%
6.1 %
86th percentile
xERA
4.12
58th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.312
58th percentile
Barrels allowed
8.0 %
50th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AZ | 2.7 | 79 | 80 | 93.6 | 24.1 | 6.1 | 4.12 | .312 |
| 2025 | CHC | 1.2 | 62 | 76 | 93.6 | 25.1 | 7.7 | 3.53 | .293 |
| 2024 | CWS | 0.3 | 16 | 61 | 93.5 | 24.2 | 12.7 | 4.52 | .331 |
| 2023 | ATL | -0.4 | 20 | 65 | 93.2 | 20.0 | 8.3 | 5.70 | .361 |
Game log, 2026
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | @ SD | 4.2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3.41 |
| Sep 22 | @ COL | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3.31 |
| Sep 15 | vs MIA | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3.45 |
| Sep 9 | @ KC | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3.53 |
| Aug 22 | vs CIN | 3.1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3.40 |
| Aug 16 | @ ATL | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2.93 |
| Aug 10 | vs COL | 4.1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2.92 |
| Jun 19 | vs MIN | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.07 |
| Jun 13 | @ CIN | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3.11 |
| Jun 7 | vs WSH | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3.28 |
Michael Soroka in five questions
What is Michael Soroka's record in 2026?
Michael Soroka is 9-5 in 2026, with a 3.41 ERA and 114 strikeouts in 116.0 innings.
How old and how tall is Michael Soroka?
Michael Soroka is 29 years old (born August 4, 1997). He is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 249 lb (113 kg).
Where is Michael Soroka from?
Michael Soroka was born in Calgary, AB, Canada.
How good is Michael Soroka?
Michael Soroka produced 2.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2026, 39th of 166 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 79 out of 100: very good for his position.
How much does Michael Soroka make?
Michael Soroka earns $8.9M for the 2026 season. His Value Rating is 65 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.