Drew Smyly Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 188 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/13/1989 (33)
- Experience
- 8
- College
- Arkansas
Drew Smyly Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Drew Smyly News
Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly is feeling great this spring and changed how he attacked hitters in his last two Cactus League outings to prepare for the regular season, but pitching coach Tommy Hottovy also pointed out that Smyly's arm was dropping in his delivery. He said the difference in his mechanics were minimal. The 33-year-old southpaw used his curveball 42.9% of the time in 2022, more than any starter in baseball. He threw his sinker at 92.6 mph last year and was already hitting 93-94 mph late this spring. When Smyly's elbow is higher, he's able to get on top of the ball better, which in turn leads to better spin on his breaking ball and more carry on his heater. Durability is always an issue for Smyly, but he can provide some decent rotation depth in deeper leagues.
The Chicago Cubs and free-agent left-hander Drew Smyly agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal on Thursday that includes a $10 million mutual option ($2.5 million buyout) for the 2025 season, according to a source familiar with the deal. Smyly will receive $8 million next year and $8.5 million in 2024. The 33-year-old southpaw will return to Chicago after going 7-8 with a 3.47 ERA (4.23 FIP), a 1.19 WHIP and 20.4 percent strikeout rate for the Cubbies in 106 1/3 innings over 22 starts in 2022. He became a free agent when he declined a mutual $10 million option for 2023. Smyly missed some time due to an oblique strain and has had plenty of injury issues in his nine-year big-league career, never throwing more than 175 1/3 frames in a single season.
The Chicago Cubs are closing in on an agreement with free-agent left-hander Drew Smyly on Sunday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 33-year-old southpaw made 22 starts for the Cubs last year and pitched well in the second half of the season after dealing with an oblique strain in late May. He finished the year going 7-8 with a 3.47 ERA, which included a 0.90 ERA over five amazing starts in August. Smyly declined his mutual option for the 2023 season but will rejoin a starting rotation that includes Marcus Stroman, Jameson Taillon and Justin Steele. Keegan Thompson and Adrian Sampson are also available to start, along with Kyle Hendricks, who is recovering from a shoulder injury. Smyly is a nine-year veteran and has played for seven teams in his career, including five since 2019. He's been with Chicago since 2018, but he didn't pitch in the big leagues for the Cubs until 2022 after having Tommy John surgery.
Batting Order
| 1 | Nico Hoerner |
| 2 | Dansby Swanson |
| 3 | Ian Happ |
| 4 | Cody Bellinger |
| 5 | Trey Mancini |
| 6 | Yan Gomes |
| 7 | Eric Hosmer |
| 8 | Patrick Wisdom |
| 9 | Miles Mastrobuoni |
Drew Smyly Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Nico Hoerner |
| 2 | Dansby Swanson |
| 3 | Ian Happ |
| 4 | Cody Bellinger |
| 5 | Trey Mancini |
| 6 | Yan Gomes |
| 7 | Eric Hosmer |
| 8 | Patrick Wisdom |
| 9 | Miles Mastrobuoni |
Atlanta Braves starter Drew Smyly was dominant in seven appearances for San Francisco last season, posting a 3.42 ERA and a monster 37.8% strikeout rate in 2020. It was the first time Smyly finished with an ERA lower than 4.88 since 2015, and after a long, treacherous journey recovering from Tommy John, Smyly looks ready to produce at the big league level again. The southpaw rediscovered his killer curveball in 2020, a pitch that generated a 40.8% chase rate and 22.4% swinging strike rate last season. Opposing batters flailed hopelessly at Smyly's bender, posting just a .184 BA and a 55 wRC+ against the pitch in 2020. Smyly also used his curveball 36.5% of the time, which was a career high by far. As a fragile lefty with a strong curveball and big upside, the best comparison for Smyly seems to be Rich Hill. That could be either a good thing or bad thing depending on how you look at it, but Smyly certainly has the potential and pedigree to be dominant in short bursts. It would be a miracle to see Smyly top 150 innings pitched in a 162-game season, but he's capable of providing an incredible 50-125 innings between IL stints. He's also capable of making two starts and spending the rest of the year on the shelf, or imploding completely and posting an ERA north of five. When considering whether to draft Smyly (ADP ~228) one should consider their risk appetite and willingness to stream replacement starters. There's a spot for Smyly on someone's fantasy team, but that manager must be willing to roll with the punches. The reward may very well be worth it for those who draft Smyly.
