Walter
Pennington
P · Very poor
- PAL
- 18
- WAR
- 0.0
- ERA
- 3.00
2024
Walter Pennington
#38P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 93 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- L
- MLB debut
- July 5, 2024
- Born
- April 14, 1998 (28)
- Birthplace
- Broomfield, CO, USA
Career history
- Texas Rangers · 2024 (1 season)
- Kansas City Royals · 2024 (1 season)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 18.0 | 17 | 1.67 | |
| 2024 | Texas Rangers | 15 | 1 | 0 | 3.12 | 17.1 | 16 | 1.73 |
| 2024 | Kansas City Royals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Career totals | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 18.0 | 17 | 1.67 | |
Walter Pennington: our analysis
2024 season: 16 G, 18.0 IP, 1 W, 0 L, 17 SO, 1.67 WHIP. WAR 0.0 · PAL 18, very poor.
In 2024, Walter Pennington, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 18 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.0.
On the other hand, velocity (7, among the weakest in the league) and command (18, well below average) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2024 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
3.00
FIP
4.17
xFIP
4.87
ERA-
76
WHIP
1.67
K%
20.2 %
BB%
13.1 %
Strikeouts
17
Innings
18.0
Wins
1
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2025 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.5 to 0.5
Strikeouts
17
2024 WAR
0.0
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20240.0 WAR · 0.0 per full season
Outlook, age included
+10 · 26 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2024
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
58
Replacement or prospect
- VEL
- Velocity
- 59
- STF
- Stuff
- 68
- CTL
- Control
- 64
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 66
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 51
- 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, 2024
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: 4.17 · RA9-WAR: 0.2
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2024 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
89.6 mi/h
4th percentile
K%
20.2 %
24th percentile
BB%
13.1 %
6th percentile
xERA
5.13
7th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.350
7th percentile
Barrels allowed
7.4 %
50th percentile
Game log, 2024
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 | vs SEA | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Sep 19 | vs TOR | 2.2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1.56 |
| Sep 13 | @ SEA | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.84 |
| Sep 10 | @ AZ | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.03 |
| Sep 6 | vs LAA | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.25 |
| Sep 4 | vs NYY | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.38 |
| Sep 3 | vs NYY | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.53 |
| Sep 1 | vs ATH | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2.61 |
| Aug 30 | vs ATH | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Aug 24 | @ CLE | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.12 |
Walter Pennington: frequently asked questions
What is Walter Pennington's record in 2024?
Walter Pennington is 1-0 in 2024, with a 3.00 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 18.0 innings.
How old is Walter Pennington?
Walter Pennington is 28 years old: he was born on April 14, 1998.
How tall is Walter Pennington, and how much does he weigh?
Walter Pennington is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Walter Pennington from?
United States: Walter Pennington was born in Broomfield, CO, United States.
How good is Walter Pennington?
Walter Pennington produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024. His PAL rating is 18 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What is Walter Pennington's projection for 2025?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2025, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.