Zackary
Britton
P · NYY · Very poor
- PAL
- 17
- WAR
- -0.2
- ERA
- 5.89
2021
Zack Britton
Biography
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 91 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- L
- MLB debut
- April 3, 2011
- Born
- December 22, 1987 (38)
- Birthplace
- Panorama City, CA, USA
- Nickname
- With A K
- Draft
- 2006
Career history
- New York Yankees · 2018 – 2022 (5 seasons)
- Baltimore Orioles · 2011 – 2018 (8 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | New York Yankees | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.50 |
| 2021 | New York Yankees | 22 | 0 | 1 | 5.89 | 18.1 | 16 | 1.69 |
| 2020 | New York Yankees | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1.89 | 19.0 | 16 | 1.00 |
| 2019 | New York Yankees | 66 | 3 | 1 | 1.91 | 61.1 | 53 | 1.14 |
| 2018 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 3.10 | 40.2 | 34 | 1.23 | |
| 2018 | New York Yankees | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2.88 | 25.0 | 21 | 1.16 |
| 2018 | Baltimore Orioles | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3.45 | 15.2 | 13 | 1.34 |
| 2017 | Baltimore Orioles | 38 | 2 | 1 | 2.89 | 37.1 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 2016 | Baltimore Orioles | 69 | 2 | 1 | 0.54 | 67.0 | 74 | 0.84 |
| 2015 | Baltimore Orioles | 64 | 4 | 1 | 1.92 | 65.2 | 79 | 0.99 |
| 2014 | Baltimore Orioles | 71 | 3 | 2 | 1.65 | 76.1 | 62 | 0.90 |
| 2013 | Baltimore Orioles | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4.95 | 40.0 | 18 | 1.73 |
| 2012 | Baltimore Orioles | 12 | 5 | 3 | 5.07 | 60.1 | 53 | 1.54 |
| 2011 | Baltimore Orioles | 28 | 11 | 11 | 4.61 | 154.1 | 97 | 1.45 |
| Career totals | 442 | 35 | 26 | 3.13 | 641.0 | 532 | 1.26 | |
Zack Britton: our analysis
2021 season: 22 G, 18.3 IP, 0 W, 1 L, 16 SO, 1.69 WHIP. WAR -0.2 · PAL 17, very poor.
In 2021, Zack Britton, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 17 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.2.
His strengths: contact allowed (81, well above average). On the other hand, command (7, among the weakest in the league) and stuff (11, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2021 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
5.89
FIP
5.46
xFIP
5.01
ERA-
139
WHIP
1.69
K%
19.5 %
BB%
17.1 %
Strikeouts
16
Innings
18.3
Wins
0
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.2
80% of cases: -0.7 to 0.3
Strikeouts
15
2021 WAR
-0.2
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-0.2 WAR · -0.7 per full season
Outlook, age included
-15 · 33 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
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
63
Depth
- VEL
- Velocity
- 69
- STF
- Stuff
- 61
- CTL
- Control
- 57
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 83
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 55
- EX
- Experience
- 84
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, 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
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 5.46 · RA9-WAR: -0.5
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →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
92.6 mi/h
24th percentile
K%
19.5 %
15th percentile
BB%
17.1 %
1th percentile
xERA
3.52
69th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.290
69th percentile
Barrels allowed
4.0 %
93th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19 | vs MIN | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5.89 |
| Aug 18 | vs BOS | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.71 |
| Aug 16 | vs LAA | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.06 |
| Aug 14 | @ CWS | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.19 |
| Aug 12 | @ CWS | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.32 |
| Aug 11 | @ KC | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.28 |
| Aug 9 | @ KC | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5.65 |
| Aug 6 | vs SEA | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.40 |
| Aug 5 | vs SEA | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.84 |
| Aug 1 | @ MIA | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.35 |
Zack Britton: frequently asked questions
What is Zack Britton's record in 2021?
Zack Britton is 0-1 in 2021, with a 5.89 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 18.3 innings, 1 save.
How old is Zack Britton?
Zack Britton is 38 years old: he was born on December 22, 1987.
How tall is Zack Britton, and how much does he weigh?
Zack Britton is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Zack Britton from?
United States: Zack Britton was born in Panorama City, CA, United States.
What team does Zack Britton play for?
Zack Britton plays for the New York Yankees in the MLB, at P.
How good is Zack Britton?
Zack Britton produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 17 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Where was Zack Britton drafted?
Zack Britton: 2006.
What is Zack Britton's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at -0.2 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
