Brad Keller Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 255 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/27/1995 (27)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- None
Brad Keller Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Brad Keller News
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday. The 27-year-old is 3-4 with a 4.36 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 43 1/3 inning this season. Unfortunately, he landed on the 15-day injured list nearly a week ago because of right shoulder impingement syndrome. However, it appears Keller is moving in the right direction, although he remains without a definitive return date.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to May 16. The 27-year-old has started nine games this season, compiling a 3-4 record with a 4.36 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 43 1/3 innings. However, he's dealing with a case of right shoulder impingement syndrome, so nobody knows for sure how long he'll be out. The team hasn't announced who will replace Keller in the rotation and may play it by ear moving ahead.
Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller has unveiled a new-look curveball in spring training this year as he looks to win a spot in the starting rotation. Keller's 5.24 ERA in the previous two seasons was the seventh-highest among pitchers who threw 200-plus innings in that time. KC moved Keller to the bullpen last year, but they still view him as a bounce-back candidate in the rotation in 2023. The addition of a curve was designed to give him speed differential between a mid-90s fastball, a 92-mph sinker and an 87-mph slider. He also sometimes throws a 90-mph changeup. Keller also added sweeping action to his slider to have two different movements on his breaking pitches. Over time, the 27-year-old is hoping his curve develops into more of a swing-and-miss pitch.
Batting Order
| 1 | Nick Pratto |
| 2 | Vinnie Pasquantino |
| 3 | Salvador Perez |
| 4 | Bobby Witt Jr. |
| 5 | MJ Melendez |
| 6 | Michael Massey |
| 7 | Freddy Fermin |
| 8 | Nicky Lopez |
| 9 | Drew Waters |
Brad Keller Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Nick Pratto |
| 2 | Vinnie Pasquantino |
| 3 | Salvador Perez |
| 4 | Bobby Witt Jr. |
| 5 | MJ Melendez |
| 6 | Michael Massey |
| 7 | Freddy Fermin |
| 8 | Nicky Lopez |
| 9 | Drew Waters |
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller had a strong 2020 season, but still seems to be undervalued by fantasy managers. It's easy to doubt Keller, after all, he threw just 54 2/3 innings last year. His numbers are skewed by a complete-game shutout and everyone knows Keller's 2.47 ERA should regress because his skill-based ERA metrics - a 4.82 SIERA and a 4.33 xFIP - suggest he got lucky last season. A career-low .233 BABIP and an unsustainable 5.1 percent home run to fly ball ratio also scream regression is coming for Keller. The interesting thing with Keller, however, is he can take a step back and still be useful in fantasy. The former Rule 5 draft pick has been a staple in the Royals' rotation since 2018 and Kansas City will lean on Keller to eat innings. Keller is a risky starter in fantasy as he won't rack up strikeouts, but he is a master of the ground ball with a 52.1 percent career ground ball rate and a career launch angle of just 8.1 degrees. The 25-year-old isn't a must-roster player in all leagues, but an average draft position of 285th overall is overcorrecting for expected regression. Target Keller as early as 250th overall as he has plenty of sleeper appeal, especially in leagues that reward innings and quality starts.
