David Buchanan

David Buchanan

35-Year-Old PitcherRP
 Free Agent  
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for David Buchanan in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Phillies in February of 2024. Traded to the Reds in August of 2024.
Clears waivers
PCincinnati Reds  
September 3, 2024
The Reds outrighted Buchanan to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
After being acquired from the Phillies a week ago, Buchanan was added to the Reds' 40-man roster Saturday. He made his Reds debut later that day, tossing 3.1 innings out of the bullpen against the Brewers and giving up one run on two hits and two walks. He was designated for assignment a day later and will now stick around in the organization after clearing waivers.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
58
Last 10 Games
58
Last 5 Games
58
How many pitches does David Buchanan 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 David Buchanan generally pitch?
 
 
 
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Extra
% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-29%
BAA vs RHP
2024
 
 
-29%
BAA vs RHP
2023
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2022
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2022vs Left .200 6 1 1 1 1 0 0
Since 2022vs Right .143 8 0 1 1 0 0 0
2024vs Left .200 6 1 1 1 1 0 0
2024vs Right .143 8 0 1 1 0 0 0
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-100%
ERA on Road
2024
 
 
-100%
ERA on Road
2023
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2022
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ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2022Home 2.70 1.20 3.1 0 0 0 2.7 5.4 0.0
Since 2022Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Home 2.70 1.20 3.1 0 0 0 2.7 5.4 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
2022Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Stat Review
How does David Buchanan compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 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 30 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
0.50
 
K/9
2.7
 
BB/9
5.4
 
HR/9
0.0
 
Fastball
92.3 mph
 
ERA
2.70
 
WHIP
1.20
 
BABIP
.192
 
GB/FB
0.50
 
Left On Base
75.0%
 
Exit Velocity
84.3 mph
 
Barrels/BBE
0.0%
 
Spin Rate
1985 rpm
 
Balls Hit 95+ MPH
16.7%
 
Swinging Strike
6.9%
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2009
Buchanan opened camp last year competing for a rotation spot, but was quickly eliminated from the competition and sent down to the minors. He spent his entire season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, failing to even earn a look in September despite holding a spot on the Phillies' 40-man roster. Buchanan wasn't bypassed for a promotion because he struggled in Triple-A, his numbers were as mediocre as ever. The Phillies wanted to look at some of their younger pitchers and that will continue to hold true as the team goes through its rebuilding process. Buchanan is slated to pitch in Japan in 2017.
Buchanan entered last season looking to build on his solid 2014 season, but he got off to a rough start and found himself back in the minors by the beginning of May. He then missed nearly two months recovering from a severe ankle sprain before returning to action in July. The Phillies gave him another opportunity but he struggled again and was sent back to the minors. He was recalled in September to give the Phillies another innings eater as they looked to reduce the workload of their younger starters. Buchanan's ratios last season were essentially the same as in 2014, but he was much more hittable. He also did not maintain his success against lefties. In 2014, he held them to a .227 average, but last season lefties hit .353 off him with eight home runs. Buchanan will have an outside shot at winning a rotation spot this spring, but is more likely to serve as an occasional spot starter. He is of minimal interest in fantasy leagues.
Buchanan was passed over by every team in the majors last winter when he was left available for selection in the Rule 5 draft. The Phillies lucked out, as Buchanan seized an opportunity when injuries struck and made 20 starts for a team with limited starting rotation depth. Buchanan does not have an overpowering fastball and instead relies on his sinker and cutter to generate groundballs. That approach leaves him prone to the occasional blow up, but as he showed last season, he can also be fairly effective. The Phillies will have at least a couple rotation spots open this spring and Buchanan will be a heavy favorite to earn a spot based on his performance last season.
Drafted in 2009 by the Mets but did not sign.
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Loses roster spot
PCincinnati Reds  
September 1, 2024
The Reds designated Buchanan for assignment Sunday.
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Functions as bulk reliever
PCincinnati Reds  
August 31, 2024
Buchanan allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 3.1 innings Saturday versus the Brewers. He did not factor in the decision.
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Added to big-league roster
PCincinnati Reds  
August 31, 2024
The Reds selected Buchanan's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
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Dealt to Reds
PCincinnati Reds  
August 27, 2024
The Phillies traded Buchanan to Cincinnati on Tuesday for cash considerations, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
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Back with Philadelphia
PPhiladelphia Phillies  
February 13, 2024
Buchanan signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Tuesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training.
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