Brandon Young
BAL • P • Throws R • 2026 Season
Yahoo eligible: SP
Value
Standard score (σ), not a percentile, vs all qualified pitchers — 0 = average, +1 = one standard deviation above the mean. Built from 5x5 category z-scores (like Baseball Monster).
Control & Efficiency
Strike-throwing and length profile — drives the Likely-QS / High-K/BB start flags. The bar under each stat is this pitcher's percentile vs 208 qualified MLB starters (100th = best — already direction-adjusted, so a low BB% or P/PA scores high).
Arsenal
Throwing hand and pitch mix (share of pitches thrown) — the traits the matchup ratings below weigh against each opponent's splits.
Primary pitch: 4-Seam Fastball (45%)
Season Stats
The big number is the actual stat. The bar below it is this pitcher's percentile vs 386 qualified MLB pitchers (≥30 IP) this season — 100th = best, direction-adjusted (a low ERA/WHIP/BB scores high).
Splits & Tendencies
How this pitcher fares by batter hand, venue, opponent lineup quality (elite→poor offenses), and over the last 30 days. Lower ERA/WHIP is better; OPS-against shows for the hand/venue splits. Hover a tag for the numbers.
| Split | IP | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
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Luck Factor
How much this pitcher's results are outrunning or trailing the quality of what actually happened — league-relative. Hover a meter for the inputs.
Next 3 Starts
Confirmed = announced probable; Projected = inferred from the rotation (every ~5th team game) and subject to change.
Game Log (18 games)
| Date | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | - | 5.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 94 |
| Jul 25 | vs Atlanta Braves | - | 6.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 94 |
| Jul 19 | @ Houston Astros | W | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 95 |
| Jul 10 | vs Kansas City Royals | - | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 85 |
| Jul 4 | @ Cincinnati Reds | W | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 102 |
| Jun 27 | vs Washington Nationals | - | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 93 |
| Jun 21 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | W | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 95 |
| Jun 16 | @ Seattle Mariners | L | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 92 |
| Jun 10 | vs Seattle Mariners | W | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 88 |
| Jun 5 | @ Toronto Blue Jays | W | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 85 |
| May 30 | vs Toronto Blue Jays | - | 6.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 86 |
| May 24 | vs Detroit Tigers | - | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 105 |
| May 17 | @ Washington Nationals | - | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 70 |
| May 11 | vs New York Yankees | - | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 97 |
| May 6 | @ Miami Marlins | W | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 93 |
| Apr 30 | vs Houston Astros | L | 4 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 82 |
| Apr 24 | vs Boston Red Sox | W | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 93 |
| Apr 6 | @ Chicago White Sox | W | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 66 |