Brandon Young, a starter for the Baltimore Orioles, has given this rotation a steady presence with a 8-2 record across 16 starts and 91.1 innings. The right-hander has paired a 3.25 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP, showing the ability to work through lineups while keeping his club in position to win. His profile leans more on execution and pitch mix than overpowering raw stuff.
The overall strikeout rate sits at 7.29 K/9, while the walk rate of 3.15 BB/9 points to an approach that can drift at times. When his command is sharp, he can get ahead, limit damaging contact, and move efficiently through innings. If the fastball location backs up or he falls behind too often, extra traffic can build and force earlier exits than fantasy managers or the Orioles would prefer.
Recent form:
- 07/197.0 IP · 1 ER · 7 K
- 07/107.0 IP · 3 ER · 5 K
- 07/045.0 IP · 4 ER · 5 K
- 06/275.0 IP · 2 ER · 8 K
- 06/215.0 IP · 1 ER · 5 K
Since he last pitched, the results have still suggested a down direction overall, even if the outing-to-outing line has not been perfectly smooth. Brandon Young has pitched with enough confidence lately to remain relevant, and the recent stretch hints at a starter who can be useful when the command cooperates and the secondary pitches are finishing counts.
Looking ahead, his value rests on balancing workload, strike throwing, and contact management. He does not need to dominate every start to help, but sustaining success will depend on avoiding free passes and keeping pressure off the bases.
Brandon Young game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19 | Houston Astros | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1.29 |
| Jul 10 | Kansas City Royals | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3.86 |
| Jul 4 | Cincinnati Reds | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7.20 |
| Jun 27 | Washington Nationals | 5 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 3.60 |
| Jun 21 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1.80 |
| Jun 16 | Seattle Mariners | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4.50 |
| Jun 10 | Seattle Mariners | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Jun 5 | Toronto Blue Jays | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4.43 |
| May 30 | Toronto Blue Jays | 6.2 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2.90 |
| May 24 | Detroit Tigers | 6.2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.00 |
| May 17 | Washington Nationals | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5.63 |
| May 11 | New York Yankees | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.53 |
| May 6 | Miami Marlins | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4.50 |
| Apr 30 | Houston Astros | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Apr 24 | Boston Red Sox | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5.19 |
| Apr 6 | Chicago White Sox | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
Brandon Young season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 3 | 4.30 | 14.2 | 9 | 5 | 1.57 |
| May | 5 | 2.86 | 28.1 | 24 | 12 | 1.27 |
| Jun | 5 | 2.76 | 29.1 | 24 | 10 | 1.19 |
| Jul | 3 | 3.79 | 19.0 | 17 | 5 | 1.37 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .370
- Zone 02: .143
- Zone 03: .185
- Zone 04: .250
- Zone 05: .357
- Zone 06: .364
- Zone 07: .385
- Zone 08: .174
- Zone 09: .333
- Zone 11: .297
- Zone 12: .048
- Zone 13: .160
- Zone 14: .152
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: 1.033
- Zone 02: .429
- Zone 03: .517
- Zone 04: .583
- Zone 05: .860
- Zone 06: .909
- Zone 07: .857
- Zone 08: .522
- Zone 09: .800
- Zone 11: .774
- Zone 12: .240
- Zone 13: .484
- Zone 14: .447
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .741
- Zone 02: .286
- Zone 03: .333
- Zone 04: .333
- Zone 05: .518
- Zone 06: .545
- Zone 07: .462
- Zone 08: .348
- Zone 09: .467
- Zone 11: .378
- Zone 12: .048
- Zone 13: .240
- Zone 14: .212
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .367
- Zone 02: .143
- Zone 03: .207
- Zone 04: .250
- Zone 05: .351
- Zone 06: .364
- Zone 07: .429
- Zone 08: .174
- Zone 09: .333
- Zone 11: .509
- Zone 12: .200
- Zone 13: .290
- Zone 14: .263
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 66.00
- Zone 02: 67.00
- Zone 03: 26.00
- Zone 04: 61.00
- Zone 05: 61.00
- Zone 06: 31.00
- Zone 07: 24.00
- Zone 08: 52.00
- Zone 09: 39.00
- Zone 11: 59.00
- Zone 12: 57.00
- Zone 13: 35.00
- Zone 14: 63.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 101.00
- Zone 02: 93.00
- Zone 03: 54.00
- Zone 04: 86.00
- Zone 05: 116.00
- Zone 06: 51.00
- Zone 07: 35.00
- Zone 08: 77.00
- Zone 09: 55.00
- Zone 11: 273.00
- Zone 12: 136.00
- Zone 13: 143.00
- Zone 14: 207.00
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
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