2020 Stats
W-L
3-0
ERA
1.63
WHIP
0.76
K
43
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2020 Fantasy Outlook
In Bieber's rookie campaign, his 4.55 ERA was more than a run higher than his 3.23 xFIP and 3.45 SIERA. Once again, the ERA estimators proved prescient as Bieber posted a 3.28 ERA, perfectly supported with a 3.23 xFIP and 3.36 SIERA. Bieber's 93-mph fastball isn't overpowering, but he deploys a four-pitch mix with excellent control, changing speeds and eye levels effectively. The result is a dominating 25.5 K-BB%. Curiously, Bieber's average exit velocity allowed, and hard-hit rate are very poor, around 4th percentile. Last season's .296 BABIP wasn't affected much, but there's noteworthy concern as evidenced by a .246 xBA -- 17 points higher than his actual .229 mark. The high average exit velocity was responsible for 31 homers in 214.1 innings. Bieber will be drafted as an ace, rightfully so. Just beware there's some risk if he doesn't induce weaker contact. If he does, he's elite. Read Past Outlooks
Strikes out eight in no-decision
Bieber allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Bieber allowed two home runs for the second time in four starts this season, but he was still able to record his fourth quality start. The right-hander saw his ERA rise to 1.63 with a 0.76 WHIP and 43:5 K:BB in 27.2 innings. The Cleveland ace is expected to make his next start in Detroit next Sunday.
Bieber allowed two home runs for the second time in four starts this season, but he was still able to record his fourth quality start. The right-hander saw his ERA rise to 1.63 with a 0.76 WHIP and 43:5 K:BB in 27.2 innings. The Cleveland ace is expected to make his next start in Detroit next Sunday.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
102
Last 10 Games
102
Last 5 Games
102
How many pitches does Shane Bieber generally throw?
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
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81-90
91-100
101-110
111-120
121+
What part of the game does Shane Bieber generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2018
-7%
BAA vs RHP
2020
-21%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2018vs Left | .253 | 209 | 40 | 168 | 26 | |||
| Since 2018vs Right | .235 | 211 | 28 | 164 | 22 | |||
| 2020vs Left | .149 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 0 | |||
| 2020vs Right | .188 | 24 | 2 | 9 | 4 | |||
| 2019vs Left | .228 | 127 | 20 | 87 | 18 | |||
| 2019vs Right | .231 | 132 | 20 | 99 | 13 | |||
| 2018vs Left | .316 | 63 | 17 | 74 | 8 | |||
| 2018vs Right | .252 | 55 | 6 | 56 | 5 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2018
-27%
ERA on Road
2020
-100%
ERA at Home
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2018Home | 4.17 | 1.30 | 166.1 | 10.6 | 1.9 | ||||
| Since 2018Away | 3.03 | 0.97 | 190.1 | 10.6 | 1.6 | ||||
| 2020Home | 0.00 | 0.83 | 6.0 | 21.0 | 1.5 | ||||
| 2020Away | 2.08 | 0.74 | 21.2 | 12.0 | 1.7 | ||||
| 2019Home | 3.64 | 1.22 | 111.1 | 10.8 | 2.1 | ||||
| 2019Away | 2.88 | 0.87 | 103.0 | 10.9 | 1.2 | ||||
| 2018Home | 5.88 | 1.53 | 49.0 | 8.6 | 1.5 | ||||
| 2018Away | 3.56 | 1.19 | 65.2 | 9.7 | 2.1 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Shane Bieber compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
8.60K/9
14.0BB/9
1.6HR/9
1.3Fastball
94.1 mphERA
1.63WHIP
0.76BABIP
.255GB/FB
1.50Left On Base
103.9%Exit Velocity
83.4 mphBarrels/BBE
5.4%Spin Rate
2386 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
31.2%Swinging Strike
18.5%Advanced Pitching Stats
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2019 Fantasy Outlook
The surface numbers from Bieber's rookie season leave a lot to be desired, but he was much better than a 4.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP would suggest. After getting the call in late May, Bieber struck out more than five batters for every one he walked (5.13 K/BB, 19.6% K-BB) while maintaining an above-average groundball rate (46.6%). A sub-70 percent strand rate and .356 BABIP skewed the ratios. In the end, all three of his FIP, xFIP and SIERA were more than a full run lower than his ERA. Bieber wasn't afraid to challenge hitters, throwing first-pitch strikes 66.4% of the time, and he used his breaking stuff later in counts to get swinging strikes. He doesn't overpower hitters with the fastball, but Bieber's pitch mix and command put him in position to be successful for a long time in the major leagues. He threw 194.1 innings between the majors and minors last year and shouldn't have any real limitations in 2019. This is a pitcher you want on your team.
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Fans eight in win
Bieber (3-0) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over 7.2 innings in a win over the Reds on Tuesday.
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Dominates again in second start
Bieber (2-0) earned the win against Minnesota on Thursday, pitching eight scoreless innings and allowing three hits while striking out 13.
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Tosses six scoreless innings
Bieber (1-0) earned the win during Friday's 2-0 victory over the Royals. He tossed six scoreless innings, giving up four hits and one walk while fanning 14.
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Remains Opening Day starter
Bieber said Friday he'll be Cleveland's Opening Day starter on July 24, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Named Opening Day starter
Bieber was confirmed as Cleveland's Opening Day starter Friday.
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