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Wade

LeBlanc

P · STL · Very poor

PAL
13
WAR
0.0
ERA
4.41

2021

Wade LeBlanc

PSt. Louis Cardinals logoSt. Louis Cardinals

Biography

Height
6' 2"
Weight
88 kg
Bats
L
Throws
L
MLB debut
September 3, 2008
Born
August 7, 1984 (42)
Birthplace
Lake Charles, LA, USA
Nickname
Frenchy
Draft
2006

Career history

  • St. Louis Cardinals · 2021 (1 season)
  • Baltimore Orioles · 2020 – 2021 (2 seasons)
  • Seattle Mariners · 2018 – 2019 (2 seasons)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates · 2016 – 2017 (2 seasons)
  • Seattle Mariners · 2016 (1 season)
  • Los Angeles Angels · 2014 (1 season)
  • New York Yankees · 2014 (1 season)
  • Houston Astros · 2013 (1 season)
  • Miami Marlins · 2012 – 2013 (2 seasons)
  • San Diego Padres · 2008 – 2011 (4 seasons)

MLB record

YearTeamPJVDMPMMJRBWHIP
202118024.4149.0291.49
2021St. Louis Cardinals12013.6142.1231.44
2021Baltimore Orioles6019.456.261.80
2020Baltimore Orioles6108.0622.1131.57
2019Seattle Mariners26675.71121.1921.45
2018Seattle Mariners32953.72162.01301.18
2017Pittsburgh Pirates50524.5068.0541.19
201619403.7762.0511.13
2016Pittsburgh Pirates8100.7512.0100.75
2016Seattle Mariners11304.5050.0411.22
201411113.9429.2211.15
2014Los Angeles Angels10113.4528.2211.08
2014New York Yankees10018.001.003.00
201317155.4055.0331.67
2013Houston Astros4007.116.122.21
2013Miami Marlins13155.1848.2311.60
2012Miami Marlins25253.6768.2431.31
2011San Diego Padres14564.6379.2511.41
2010San Diego Padres268124.25146.01101.42
2009San Diego Padres9313.6946.1301.17
2008San Diego Padres5138.0221.1142.06
Career totals25846494.54931.16711.35

Wade LeBlanc: our analysis

2021 season: 18 G, 49.0 IP, 0 W, 2 L, 29 SO, 1.49 WHIP. WAR 0.0 · PAL 13, very poor.

In 2021, Wade LeBlanc, 42, posts a PAL Rating of 13 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.0.

On the other hand, velocity (7, among the weakest in the league) and stuff (8, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.

Advanced stats, 2021 Starting pitcher

MLB stats →

ERA

4.41

FIP

5.39

xFIP

5.72

ERA-

105

WHIP

1.49

K%

13.1 %

BB%

7.7 %

Strikeouts

29

Innings

49.0

Wins

0

Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.

2022 projection

MLB trends →

Projected WAR

0.0

80% of cases: -1.1 to 1.4

Strikeouts

27

2021 WAR

0.0

This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.

Trend

→ Stable (0)

  • 20210.0 WAR · 0.0 per full season

Outlook, age included

-30 · 36 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2021

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

58

Replacement or prospect

VEL
Velocity
57
STF
Stuff
58
CTL
Control
74
CNT
Contact allowed
72
STA
Stamina
60
DUR
Durability
35
EX
Experience
92
Why these ratings?
  • 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, 2021

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

Run prevention19
Stuff8
Command47
Contact allowed41
Velocity7
Workload10

A pitcher's WAR

Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 5.39 · RA9-WAR: 0.7

MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Fastball

87.5 mi/h

1th percentile

K%

13.1 %

1th percentile

BB%

7.7 %

45th percentile

xERA

5.65

10th percentile

xwOBA allowed

.359

10th percentile

Barrels allowed

8.8 %

41th percentile

Game log, 2021

DateOpponentIPHERBBSOERA
Aug 12@ PIT2.033114.41
Aug 5vs ATL6.032314.02
Jul 30vs MIN5.261234.17
Jul 23@ CIN4.083154.58
Jul 18vs SF5.051134.31
Jul 9@ CHC3.053314.78
Jul 3@ COL5.230334.24
Jun 28vs AZ4.141125.60
Jun 24vs PIT2.153006.75
Jun 22@ DET1.010025.73

Wade LeBlanc: frequently asked questions

What is Wade LeBlanc's record in 2021?

Wade LeBlanc is 0-2 in 2021, with a 4.41 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 49.0 innings.

How old is Wade LeBlanc?

Wade LeBlanc is 42 years old: he was born on August 7, 1984.

How tall is Wade LeBlanc, and how much does he weigh?

Wade LeBlanc is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).

Where is Wade LeBlanc from?

United States: Wade LeBlanc was born in Lake Charles, LA, United States.

What team does Wade LeBlanc play for?

Wade LeBlanc plays for the St. Louis Cardinals in the MLB, at P.

How good is Wade LeBlanc?

Wade LeBlanc produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 13 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Where was Wade LeBlanc drafted?

Wade LeBlanc: 2006.

What is Wade LeBlanc's projection for 2022?

Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his St. Louis Cardinals teammates

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