AJ Blubaugh

AJ Blubaugh

25-Year-Old PitcherSP
Houston Astros AAA
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for AJ Blubaugh in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a one-year contract with the Astros in April of 2025.
Sent down after first win
PHouston Astros  AAA
August 6, 2025
The Astros optioned Blubaugh to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
Analysis
The transaction comes one day after Blubaugh picked up his first major-league victory, allowing two runs over five frames against the Marlins in a bulk-relief appearance. Blubaugh will rejoin the rotation at Sugar Land and could get another opportunity in the big leagues later this season if the Astros need a starter.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
77
Last 10 Games
77
Last 5 Games
77
How many pitches does AJ Blubaugh generally throw?
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
What part of the game does AJ Blubaugh generally pitch?
 
 
 
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Extra
 
 
 
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
 
 
-16%
BAA vs LHP
2025
 
 
-16%
BAA vs LHP
2024
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2023
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2023vs Left .211 22 5 2 4 0 0 2
Since 2023vs Right .250 16 6 0 4 1 0 2
2025vs Left .211 22 5 2 4 0 0 2
2025vs Right .250 16 6 0 4 1 0 2
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
 
 
-20%
ERA on Road
2025
 
 
-20%
ERA on Road
2024
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2023
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ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2023Home 4.50 1.50 4.0 0 1 0 13.5 2.3 4.5
Since 2023Away 3.60 0.80 5.0 1 0 0 9.0 1.8 3.6
2025Home 4.50 1.50 4.0 0 1 0 13.5 2.3 4.5
2025Away 3.60 0.80 5.0 1 0 0 9.0 1.8 3.6
2024Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
 
 
-17%
BAA vs LHP
2025
 
 
-14%
BAA vs LHP
2024
 
 
-20%
BAA vs LHP
2023
No Stats
BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2023vs Left .224 406 89 54 77 20 1 9
Since 2023vs Right .270 556 136 53 133 23 3 15
2025vs Left .231 189 33 30 36 12 1 4
2025vs Right .268 245 64 26 57 9 2 6
2024vs Left .218 217 56 24 41 8 0 5
2024vs Right .272 311 72 27 76 14 1 9
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stat Review
How does AJ Blubaugh 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.
  • K/BB
    Strikeout to walk ratio.
  • K/9
    Average strikeouts per nine innings.
  • BB/9
    Average walks per nine innings.
  • HR/9
    Average home runs allowed per nine innings.
  • Fastball
    Average fastball velocity.
  • ERA
    Earned run average. The average earned runs allowed per nine innings.
  • WHIP
    Walks plus hits per inning pitched.
  • BABIP
    Batting average on balls in play. Measures how many balls in play against a pitcher go for hits.
  • GB/FB
    Groundball to flyball ratio. The higher the number, the more likely a pitcher is to induce groundballs.
  • Left On Base
    The percentage of base runners that a pitcher strands on base over the course of a season.
  • Exit Velocity
    The speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat, immediately after a batter makes contact.
  • Barrels/BBE
    The percentage of batted ball events resulting in a Barrel. A Barrel is a batted ball with similar exit velocity and launch angle to past ones that led to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 slugging percentage.
  • Spin Rate
    Spin Rate is the rate of spin on a baseball after it is released. It is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm).
  • Balls Hit 95+ MPH
    The percentage of batted balls hit that met or exceeded the 95 MPH threshold.
  • Swinging Strike
    The percentage of pitches that result in a swing and a miss.
K/BB
5.50
 
K/9
11.0
 
BB/9
2.0
 
HR/9
4.0
 
Fastball
94.9 mph
 
ERA
4.00
 
WHIP
1.11
 
BABIP
.218
 
GB/FB
0.47
 
Left On Base
22.7%
 
Exit Velocity
82.3 mph
 
Barrels/BBE
7.0%
 
Spin Rate
2399 rpm
 
Balls Hit 95+ MPH
28.1%
 
Swinging Strike
12.3%
 
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Earns win Tuesday
PHouston Astros  AAA
August 5, 2025
Blubaugh (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over five innings Tuesday, striking out five and earning a win over Miami.
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Called up, could pitch Tuesday
PHouston Astros  AAA
August 5, 2025
The Astros recalled Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land, and he could pitch behind opener Steven Okert against the Marlins on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Joins taxi squad
PHouston Astros  AAA
August 4, 2025
Blubaugh has joined the Astros' taxi squad in Miami and could be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Dispatched to Triple-A
PHouston Astros  AAA
May 1, 2025
The Astros optioned Blubaugh to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.
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Lasts four frames in MLB debut
PHouston Astros  AAA
April 30, 2025
Blubaugh (0-1) was charged with the loss Wednesday against the Tigers after giving up seven runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out six.
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