Braxton Ashcraft
PIT • P • Throws R • 2026 Season
Yahoo eligible: SP, RP
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).
Consensus Rank
Composite of 1 in-season expert ranking sources (FantasyPros ROS consensus + Pitcher List) — blended so it matches no single site, ranked among pitchers (lower = better).
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 207 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 (34%)
Season Stats
The big number is the actual stat. The bar below it is this pitcher's percentile vs 385 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 | BB/9 | OPS-agst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs LHB | 71.1 | — | 1.28 | 11.2 | 2.8 | .761 |
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 (22 games)
| Date | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | @ Cincinnati Reds | W | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 69 |
| Jul 26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 93 |
| Jul 20 | @ New York Yankees | L | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 74 |
| Jul 11 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 98 |
| Jul 4 | @ Washington Nationals | W | 5.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 94 |
| Jun 29 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | W | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 97 |
| Jun 24 | vs Seattle Mariners | W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 86 |
| Jun 17 | @ Athletics | W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 93 |
| Jun 12 | vs Miami Marlins | - | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 90 |
| Jun 6 | @ Atlanta Braves | L | 5 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 86 |
| May 31 | vs Minnesota Twins | W | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 80 |
| May 26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W | 6.1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 95 |
| May 21 | @ St. Louis Cardinals | W | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 98 |
| May 15 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | - | 6.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 100 |
| May 9 | @ San Francisco Giants | W | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 80 |
| May 3 | vs Cincinnati Reds | - | 7.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 82 |
| Apr 28 | vs St. Louis Cardinals | L | 4.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 87 |
| Apr 22 | @ Texas Rangers | - | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 94 |
| Apr 16 | vs Washington Nationals | - | 5.2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 90 |
| Apr 11 | @ Chicago Cubs | - | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 77 |
| Apr 5 | vs Baltimore Orioles | W | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 87 |
| Mar 30 | @ Cincinnati Reds | L | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 87 |