2025 Stats
W-L
12-8
ERA
4.95
WHIP
1.34
K
113
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Don't be discouraged by Pfaadt's bloated 4.71 ERA; all the estimators peg it at least a run better. He was victimized by a low 64.5 percent left on base mark. The righty improved his strikeout and walk rates last season while fixing the gopheritis plaguing him in his rookie year. Pfaadt adjusted his pitch mix, throwing more sinkers at the expense of four-seam fastballs. In 2023, his change-up generated a negative Fangraphs Pitch Value, but last year it rated as Pfaadt's second best offering, though he used it only 11.2 percent of the time. His sweeper sported the highest swinging strike rate of his repertoire. Pfaadt has demonstrated willingness to adjust, and it appears he has the arsenal to fine tune even more. Last season's high ERA could drop his acquisition cost. Buy the floor, and dream on further tweaks elevating Pfaadt to the next level. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a five-year, $45 million contract extension with the Diamondbacks in March of 2025. Contract includes $21 million team option for 2031 and $25 million mutual option for 2032.
Strong outing in no-decision
Pfaadt didn't factor into the decision against the Guardians on Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five over seven innings.
Analysis
The right-hander gave up a run in each of the first two frames but settled in from there, retiring 15 of the final 18 batters he faced to record his first quality start since July 18. While he's struggled to find consistency this season, the outing was a reminder of Pfaadt's ability to command the zone and navigate a lineup multiple times. Since the All-Star break, the 26-year-old has posted a 4.43 ERA and 29:8 K:BB over 40.2 innings. He'll look to build on Wednesday's effort when he makes his next scheduled start against Milwaukee.
The right-hander gave up a run in each of the first two frames but settled in from there, retiring 15 of the final 18 batters he faced to record his first quality start since July 18. While he's struggled to find consistency this season, the outing was a reminder of Pfaadt's ability to command the zone and navigate a lineup multiple times. Since the All-Star break, the 26-year-old has posted a 4.43 ERA and 29:8 K:BB over 40.2 innings. He'll look to build on Wednesday's effort when he makes his next scheduled start against Milwaukee.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
89
Last 10 Games
92
Last 5 Games
92
How many pitches does Brandon Pfaadt generally throw?
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11-20
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91-100
101-110
111-120
121+
What part of the game does Brandon Pfaadt generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-7%
BAA vs RHP
2025
-6%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .281 | 175 | 58 | 234 | 35 | |||
| Since 2023vs Right | .260 | 217 | 41 | 214 | 32 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .270 | 56 | 18 | 82 | 12 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .286 | 57 | 13 | 74 | 9 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .294 | 76 | 24 | 104 | 12 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .224 | 109 | 18 | 79 | 12 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .273 | 43 | 16 | 48 | 11 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .290 | 51 | 10 | 61 | 11 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-6%
ERA at Home
2025
-44%
ERA at Home
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 4.87 | 1.38 | 210.2 | 8.8 | 2.3 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | 5.17 | 1.24 | 207.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | ||||
| 2025Home | 3.66 | 1.31 | 76.1 | 7.8 | 2.0 | ||||
| 2025Away | 6.50 | 1.37 | 63.2 | 6.6 | 2.0 | ||||
| 2024Home | 5.09 | 1.31 | 88.1 | 9.7 | 2.0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 4.34 | 1.17 | 93.1 | 8.7 | 2.1 | ||||
| 2023Home | 6.46 | 1.63 | 46.0 | 9.0 | 3.1 | ||||
| 2023Away | 5.04 | 1.20 | 50.0 | 8.6 | 1.8 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Brandon Pfaadt compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
3.65K/9
7.3BB/9
2.0HR/9
1.4Fastball
93.5 mphERA
4.95WHIP
1.34BABIP
.324GB/FB
1.53Left On Base
67.9%Exit Velocity
83.1 mphBarrels/BBE
6.6%Spin Rate
2540 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
29.0%Swinging Strike
9.5%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Many will point to Pfaadt's postseason and ignore the regular season. While those five starts can't be ignored, Pfaadt foreshadowed his playoff success with a strong second half. After his first six outings, Pfaadt recorded an ugly 9.82 ERA and 1.87 WHIP, with only 21 strikeouts in 25.2 frames. His issue was a 3.2 HR/9 mark. Pfaadt was recalled after the All-Star break and posted a 4.22 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 73 punchouts in 70.1 innings, with a still high but improved 1.7 HR/9. Pfaadt is a fly ball pitcher, so he'll continue to be homer-prone, but his BABIP should be below average, especially with strong defenders chasing down fly balls in the desert. However, Pfaadt threw fewer four-seamers and more sinkers in the postseason, with a 1.23 HR/9. If he carries this over to his sophomore season, Pfaadt could keep more balls in the yard. The concern in redraft leagues is someone may chase last season's postseason exploits. Expecting a full season of what Pfaadt did over the second half is the sage approach.
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Strikes out four in eighth loss
Pfaadt (12-8) took the loss Friday against Colorado, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out four.
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Gets away with less than best
Pfaadt (12-7) allowed three runs on 11 hits and struck out two without walking a batter over five innings to earn the win over the Rockies on Sunday.
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Collects 11th win
Pfaadt (11-7) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings to earn the win over the Padres on Monday.
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Falls apart in seventh loss
Pfaadt (10-7) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up seven runs on 11 hits -- including three home runs -- over 4.2 innings in a 12-2 rout at the hands of the Tigers. He struck out three without walking a batter.
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Allows two runs in no-decision
Pfaadt didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Astros, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out five.
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Possible trade candidate
The Diamondbacks could trade Pfaadt during the offseason, per Will Sammon and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
Analysis
Pfaadt won't be eligible for his first year of arbitration until 2027, so he could be targeted as a cost-controlled starter. The 26-year-old righty had a 4.71 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 185:42 K:BB over 181.2 innings during 2024, though teams could view him more favorably due to a 3.58 xFIP.
Pfaadt won't be eligible for his first year of arbitration until 2027, so he could be targeted as a cost-controlled starter. The 26-year-old righty had a 4.71 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 185:42 K:BB over 181.2 innings during 2024, though teams could view him more favorably due to a 3.58 xFIP.