Spencer Strider Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 10/28/1998 (24)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- Clemson
Spencer Strider Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Spencer Strider News
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider will pitch two innings in his Grapefruit League debut on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Strider missed the end of last season due to a strained oblique, but he hasn't had any ill effects in camp and should be ready to go for Opening Day in 2023, barring any setbacks. The 24-year-old was electric in his rookie season in 2022 for Atlanta, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), 0.99 WHIP and 38.3 percent strikeout rate in 131 2/3 innings over 31 appearances (20 starts). While it might be unrealistic for fantasy managers to expect such a high strikeout rate for a second straight season, Strider has the makings of a fantasy ace if he can stay healthy.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider retired all three batters he faced, including striking out Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr., in a live batting practice session on Wednesday. It was Strider's first action of spring training. The 24-year-old right-hander was excellent for the Braves in his rookie season in 2022, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), 0.99 WHIP and 38.3 percent strikeout rate in 131 2/3 innings covering 31 outings (20 starts). Despite throwing only 131 2/3 frames, he was one of just 11 big-league pitchers to top 200 strikeouts on the year, showing just how much fantasy upside he has in the long term. There will probably be innings restrictions in 2023 in his second full season, but Strider is a fine fantasy target with elite swing-and-miss stuff.
Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) is set to start Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider's last start came on Sept. 18 and he's been dealing with a strained oblique muscle on his left side, so it's unclear how many innings he'll be able to go in this one. He will be a DFS pitcher to avoid on Friday's slate while coming off the injury. The 23-year-old was excellent for the Braves during the regular season, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), a 0.99 WHIP, 202 strikeouts and 45 walks in 131 2/3 innings over 31 outings (20 starts), so the Braves will be hoping he can be effective for a handful of innings to start Game 3 on Friday. In four appearances (three starts), he held the Phils to three earned runs while striking out 34 in 21 1/3 innings in 2022.
Batting Order
| 1 | Ozzie Albies |
| 2 | Matt Olson |
| 3 | Austin Riley |
| 4 | Travis d'Arnaud |
| 5 | Michael Harris II |
| 6 | Marcell Ozuna |
| 7 | Eddie Rosario |
| 8 | Kevin Pillar |
| 9 | Vaughn Grissom |
Spencer Strider Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Ozzie Albies |
| 2 | Matt Olson |
| 3 | Austin Riley |
| 4 | Travis d'Arnaud |
| 5 | Michael Harris II |
| 6 | Marcell Ozuna |
| 7 | Eddie Rosario |
| 8 | Kevin Pillar |
| 9 | Vaughn Grissom |
Spencer Strider didn't win Rookie of the Year in 2022, but it's easy to argue he should've. His 11-5 record and 2.67 ERA across 131 IP were outstanding, and his ERA estimators were even better lest you think it was some kind of fluke. His xFIP was 2.30, while his xERA was 2.39. Strider gains additional fantasy value with his excellent 38.3 K%, providing comparable per-inning value to the best closers in the game at a higher volume of innings. That 38.3 K% mark is in line with his MiLB history and supported by two great offerings. First, his fastball averages 98.1 mph with a 59.8 Zone% and 12 SwStr%. Then, Strider's slider ends the PA with a 23.6 SwStr% and 38.3% chase rate. Strider's supporting cast was good enough to win 101 games last year and projects as a contender again in 2023, helping Strider add wins to his elite strikeouts and run prevention skills. There is some risk in relying on a two-pitch pitcher as a fantasy ace, but the 24-year-old Strider is more than worth his current ADP of 35.07.
