2023 Stats
W-L
15-5
ERA
4.35
WHIP
1.32
K
135
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Walker struggled during the second half of 2021 and finished with a 4.47 ERA, but he didn't fade as much down the stretch last season and overall produced a 3.49 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 157.1 innings. The right-hander's strikeout rate dropped two percentage points to 20.3 percent, but he also cut his walk rate to 6.9 percent, which is his best figure since 2016. The advanced stats indicate Walker could be due for some regression (3.94 xERA, 4.05 SIERA, 3.89 xFIP), and he won't be helped much by the defense after joining Philadelphia on a four-year, $72 million deal. He'll be stable in the middle of the rotation for the reigning NL Champions and should be a solid mixed-league option for fantasy managers in 2023, though his strikeout numbers certainly limit his upside. Read Past Outlooks

Strong in no-decision
Walker did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings against the Mets. He struck out four.
ANALYSIS
Walker pitched well enough Friday night to earn his 11th quality start. The outing was a solid return to form after he had allowed three or more runs over his four previous starts. Walker has a 4.35 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 135:65 K:BB over 165.2 innings in his first season with the Phillies. He is currently slated to make his final start of the regular season next week against the Pirates.
Walker pitched well enough Friday night to earn his 11th quality start. The outing was a solid return to form after he had allowed three or more runs over his four previous starts. Walker has a 4.35 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 135:65 K:BB over 165.2 innings in his first season with the Phillies. He is currently slated to make his final start of the regular season next week against the Pirates.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
91
Last 10 Games
99
Last 5 Games
102
How many pitches does Taijuan Walker generally throw?
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2021
-11%
BAA vs LHP
2023
-11%
BAA vs LHP
BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .220 | 192 | 92 | 175 | 28 | |||
Since 2021vs Right | .248 | 221 | 75 | 252 | 32 | |||
2023vs Left | .227 | 72 | 37 | 70 | 11 | |||
2023vs Right | .256 | 63 | 30 | 81 | 8 | |||
2022vs Left | .242 | 57 | 23 | 57 | 7 | |||
2022vs Right | .239 | 75 | 22 | 86 | 8 | |||
2021vs Left | .192 | 63 | 32 | 48 | 10 | |||
2021vs Right | .250 | 83 | 23 | 85 | 16 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2021
-27%
ERA at Home
2023
-33%
ERA at Home
ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2021Home | 3.48 | 1.13 | 250.2 | 8.1 | 3.1 | ||||
Since 2021Away | 4.79 | 1.34 | 231.1 | 7.3 | 3.1 | ||||
2023Home | 3.55 | 1.23 | 88.2 | 7.8 | 4.0 | ||||
2023Away | 5.26 | 1.42 | 77.0 | 6.8 | 3.3 | ||||
2022Home | 3.42 | 1.17 | 71.0 | 7.7 | 2.5 | ||||
2022Away | 3.54 | 1.22 | 86.1 | 7.4 | 2.6 | ||||
2021Home | 3.46 | 1.01 | 91.0 | 8.7 | 2.8 | ||||
2021Away | 5.82 | 1.41 | 68.0 | 7.7 | 3.6 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Taijuan Walker 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
2.01K/9
7.3BB/9
3.6HR/9
1.0Fastball
92.7 mphERA
4.35WHIP
1.32BABIP
.284GB/FB
1.51Left On Base
70.5%Exit Velocity
82.4 mphBarrels/BBE
4.6%Spin Rate
1900 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
26.6%Swinging Strike
8.9%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Other than a short IL stint in the first half with left side tightness, Walker was one of the few Mets pitchers to avoid the injury bug. He matched his career high with 29 starts, generating 159 frames, the second most he's thrown. Walker's peripherals were nearly identical to the previous season, as were his expected ERAs. However, a low 69.4% LOB bloated his 2021 ERA to 4.47 as compared to a high 78.5% mark buoying a lucky 2.70 in the pandemic season. Another year removed from 2018 Tommy John surgery, Walker's velocity ticked up to 2015's level though it didn't manifest in more strikeouts. Walker has managed to outpitch his peripherals a couple of seasons, so he usually garners some fantasy attention. However, last season best represents his true level, a mixed league streamer buoyed by one of the best home pitching venues in the league. Walker's availability for Opening Day is in question after undergoing minor knee surgery in January, but if he's not ready by then it doesn't sound as though he'll miss much time.
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Goes seven frames in no-decision
Walker gave up five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three over seven innings Sunday against the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision.
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Another rough outing
Walker did not factor into the decision in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings.
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Goes just deep enough to win
Walker (15-5) completed five innings Monday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four batters to earn the win over San Diego.
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Earns 14th win
Walker (14-5) earned the win Monday, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Angels. He struck out six.
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Seven strikeouts in no-decision
Walker did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks over five innings against the Giants. He struck out seven.
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