Shintaro
Fujinami
P · Very poor
- PAL
- 10
- WAR
- 0.2
- ERA
- 7.18
2023№ 167 / 268
Shintaro Fujinami
P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 82 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 1, 2023
- Born
- April 12, 1994 (32)
- Birthplace
- Sakai, Japan
Career history
- Baltimore Orioles · 2023 (1 season)
- Athletics · 2023 (1 season)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 7 | 8 | 7.18 | 79.0 | 83 | 1.49 | |
| 2023 | Baltimore Orioles | 30 | 2 | 0 | 4.85 | 29.2 | 32 | 1.21 |
| 2023 | Athletics | 34 | 5 | 8 | 8.57 | 49.1 | 51 | 1.66 |
| Career totals | 64 | 7 | 8 | 7.18 | 79.0 | 83 | 1.49 | |
Shintaro Fujinami: our analysis
2023 season: 64 G, 79.0 IP, 7 W, 8 L, 83 SO, 1.49 WHIP. WAR 0.2 (167th of 268) · PAL 10, very poor.
In 2023, Shintaro Fujinami, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 10 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.2 ranks 167th among 268 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: velocity (96, among the best in the league). On the other hand, run prevention (5, among the weakest in the league) and command (8, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2023 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
7.18
FIP
4.61
xFIP
5.05
ERA-
173
WHIP
1.49
K%
23.2 %
BB%
12.6 %
Strikeouts
83
Innings
79.0
Wins
7
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.2
80% of cases: -1.0 to 1.3
Strikeouts
76
2023 WAR
0.2
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20230.2 WAR · 0.2 per full season
Outlook, age included
0 · 29 y.o. · prime years
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
62
Depth
- VEL
- Velocity
- 89
- STF
- Stuff
- 68
- CTL
- Control
- 58
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 62
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 90
- EX
- Experience
- 24
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: 4.61 · RA9-WAR: -1.9
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
98.4 mi/h
94th percentile
K%
23.2 %
43th percentile
BB%
12.6 %
9th percentile
xERA
4.77
18th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.334
18th percentile
Barrels allowed
7.7 %
43th percentile
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | vs BOS | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.18 |
| Sep 29 | vs BOS | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7.27 |
| Sep 22 | @ CLE | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.25 |
| Sep 20 | @ HOU | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.31 |
| Sep 18 | @ HOU | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.22 |
| Sep 17 | vs TB | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.90 |
| Sep 13 | vs STL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.96 |
| Sep 11 | vs STL | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.05 |
| Sep 9 | @ BOS | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.15 |
| Sep 6 | @ LAA | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.32 |
Shintaro Fujinami: frequently asked questions
What is Shintaro Fujinami's record in 2023?
Shintaro Fujinami is 7-8 in 2023, with a 7.18 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 79.0 innings, 2 saves.
How old is Shintaro Fujinami?
Shintaro Fujinami is 32 years old: he was born on April 12, 1994.
How tall is Shintaro Fujinami, and how much does he weigh?
Shintaro Fujinami is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 181 lb (82 kg).
Where is Shintaro Fujinami from?
Japan: Shintaro Fujinami was born in Sakai, Japan.
How good is Shintaro Fujinami?
Shintaro Fujinami produced 0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023, 176th of 268 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 10 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Shintaro Fujinami a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 176th of 268 players at his position in the MLB in 2023. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What is Shintaro Fujinami's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.2 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.