David Bednar Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 250 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 10/10/1994 (28)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- Lafayette College
David Bednar Season Stats
Last 10 Games
David Bednar News
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced that All-Star closer David Bednar (back) will be activated from the 15-day injured list on Thursday, with left-hander Eric Stout (back) going on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Bednar made three minor league rehab outings with Triple-A Indianapolis before he was activated, and he'll have time to contribute a handful of save chances before the year is up. Wil Crowe had been serving as Pittsburgh's closer with Bednar on the shelf, but expect the 27-year-old Bednar to return to his role in the ninth inning now that he's back. Before his injury, Bednar had a 2.70 ERA (2.49 FIP), a 1.07 WHIP, a career-high 17 saves and 63 strikeouts in 46 2/3 innings. Scoop him up if he's available on the waiver wire and you're still chasing saves.
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (back) tossed another scoreless inning in a minor league rehab outing with Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, giving up one hit while walking none and striking out two. Barring any setbacks, he should be able to come off the injured list to rejoin the Pirates bullpen at some point this week. Before his injury, the 27-year-old All-Star was having a fine year with a 2.70 ERA (2.49 FIP), a 1.07 WHIP, career-high 17 saves and 63 strikeouts in 46 2/3 innings pitched. Wil Crowe has been serving as the team's closer with Bednar sidelined, but it's possible that Bednar will see some ninth-inning save chances to close out the 2022 regular season.
Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar (back) is set to make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, according to general manager Ben Cherington. If Bednar doesn't experience any setbacks in that outing then he should return to the Pirates this week. The 27-year-old reliever posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 63:14 K/BB ratio over 46 2/3 innings to go along with 17 saves before heading to the IL in early August with lower back inflammation.
Batting Order
| 1 | Ke'Bryan Hayes |
| 2 | Bryan Reynolds |
| 3 | Andrew McCutchen |
| 4 | Carlos Santana |
| 5 | Connor Joe |
| 6 | Mark Mathias |
| 7 | Oneil Cruz |
| 8 | Austin Hedges |
| 9 | Tucupita Marcano |
David Bednar Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Ke'Bryan Hayes |
| 2 | Bryan Reynolds |
| 3 | Andrew McCutchen |
| 4 | Carlos Santana |
| 5 | Connor Joe |
| 6 | Mark Mathias |
| 7 | Oneil Cruz |
| 8 | Austin Hedges |
| 9 | Tucupita Marcano |
David Bednar might not be a household name, but he offers everything fantasy managers look for in a closer. Bednar's 2.61 ERA in 51 IP last season was low enough to provide ratio help, and his 2.83 xFIP and 3.22 xERA suggest that he deserved most of it. Bednar also posted a K% of 32.9 primarily with an outstanding fastball (16.2 SwStr%, 53.4 Zone%) and splitter (17.6 SwStr%, 41.5 Zone%, 41% chase rate) combination. Bednar features a curve as well. It doesn't generate whiffs (12.1 SwStr%, 46.8 Zone%, 22.7% chase) like his other pitches but held opposing batters to a .190 average last season. Most importantly, Bednar offers job security in a role that real-life teams are increasingly moving away from. When he was on the shelf with a back injury in 2022, the team turned to Wil Crowe's 4.30 ERA, 20.5 K%, and 11.4 BB% in the ninth inning. Established relief additions are unlikely in Pittsburgh, making Bednar a great choice at his ADP of 108.69 as a reliable closer.
