Michael Fulmer Stats

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer's fastball averaged 92.3 mph in his spring training debut on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates after averaging around 96 mph last year. Fulmer said he was "a little rusty" but wasn't overly concerned about his first outing. The 29-year-old right-hander threw eight of his 19 pitches for strikes and allowed two runs on two hits, one walk and a strikeout in one-third of an inning. Fulmer relied primarily on his slider and sinker last year, and his slider velocity was notably down as well on Wednesday. He finished last year with a 2.97 ERA with 20 walks, 73 strikeouts and 14 saves in 69 2/3 innings over 52 outings (four starts). Fulmer will be a high-leverage reliever in Detroit's bullpen, but his fantasy value is limited with Gregory Soto functioning as the closer.

over 2 months ago

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer put a cap on the team's season on Sunday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the team's 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox, earning his 14th save of the year. 2021 was a fantastic bounce-back season for Fulmer. He didn't pitch in 2019 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, then struggled to an 8.78 ERA over 10 starts in 2020. This year, over 52 appearances, he tallied 14 saves and nine holds while maintaining a 2.97 ERA, a 1.28 WHIP and a 3.7 K/BB rate. It will be interesting to see what the organization plans for the rejuvenated 28-year-old next year.

over 6 months ago

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer closed out the team's 10-7 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday to earn his 13th save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one. The 28-year-old reliever has recorded five of his 13 saves this month. He's only allowed one earned run over 13 innings in September. He's the top candidate for saves in Detroit the rest of the way this year. Fantasy managers in need of saves for the final weekend of the season should consider adding him if he's available.

over 6 months ago