Spencer Howard
27-Year-Old
2024 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
2.08
WHIP
1.04
K
7
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Allows two runs
Howard yielded two runs on four hits over 4.2 innings in a no-decision Monday. He struck out three during the loss to Arizona.
ANALYSIS
Both runs against Howard came during the second inning after he took over for Erik Miller, who opened the game with a scoreless frame. Howard found a groove and didn't face much of a threat after that second-inning hiccup. In two outings since being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento, he's posted a 7:0 K:BB and a 2.08 ERA through 8.2 innings. With Blake Snell (groin) back on the injured list, Howard could make another start or be used as a bulk reliever again later this week.
Both runs against Howard came during the second inning after he took over for Erik Miller, who opened the game with a scoreless frame. Howard found a groove and didn't face much of a threat after that second-inning hiccup. In two outings since being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento, he's posted a 7:0 K:BB and a 2.08 ERA through 8.2 innings. With Blake Snell (groin) back on the injured list, Howard could make another start or be used as a bulk reliever again later this week.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
58
Last 10 Games
58
Last 5 Games
58
How many pitches does Spencer Howard generally throw?
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What part of the game does Spencer Howard generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-41%
BAA vs LHP
2024
-100%
BAA vs LHP
BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .213 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 2 | |||
Since 2022vs Right | .364 | 23 | 7 | 44 | 12 | |||
2024vs Left | .000 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2024vs Right | .529 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | |||
2023vs Left | .333 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
2023vs Right | .273 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |||
2022vs Left | .261 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | |||
2022vs Right | .344 | 20 | 5 | 32 | 10 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-21%
ERA at Home
2024
-100%
ERA at Home
ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2022Home | 5.87 | 1.83 | 23.0 | 6.7 | 3.9 | ||||
Since 2022Away | 7.43 | 1.46 | 26.2 | 8.1 | 2.7 | ||||
2024Home | 0.00 | 1.25 | 4.0 | 9.0 | 0.0 | ||||
2024Away | 3.86 | 0.86 | 4.2 | 5.8 | 0.0 | ||||
2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Away | 10.80 | 2.10 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 8.1 | ||||
2022Home | 7.11 | 1.95 | 19.0 | 6.2 | 4.7 | ||||
2022Away | 7.71 | 1.50 | 18.2 | 9.2 | 2.4 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Spencer Howard 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.
* 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
0.00K/9
7.3BB/9
0.0HR/9
1.0Fastball
94.5 mphERA
2.08WHIP
1.04BABIP
.314GB/FB
0.43Left On Base
92.1%Exit Velocity
87.8 mphBarrels/BBE
0.0%Spin Rate
2030 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
29.4%Swinging Strike
14.7%Prospect Rankings History
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Move to bullpen could be coming
Howard may lose starts, possibly to Drew Anderson, after allowing five runs in two innings Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The righty has been tagged for eight runs and 10 hits in 7.1 innings since joining the Rangers. Howard's inability to provide length as a starter is evident, as he's lasted no more than three innings in any of his Texas outings and reached the four-inning mark just twice with Philadelphia before the trade. Drew Anderson, meanwhile, provided five innings of one-run ball in relief Thursday, suggesting that he may deserve an opportunity in the starting rotation. If such a move occurred, Howard would presumably be a long reliever, or a scheduled piggyback in Anderson's starts.
The righty has been tagged for eight runs and 10 hits in 7.1 innings since joining the Rangers. Howard's inability to provide length as a starter is evident, as he's lasted no more than three innings in any of his Texas outings and reached the four-inning mark just twice with Philadelphia before the trade. Drew Anderson, meanwhile, provided five innings of one-run ball in relief Thursday, suggesting that he may deserve an opportunity in the starting rotation. If such a move occurred, Howard would presumably be a long reliever, or a scheduled piggyback in Anderson's starts.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Acquired by the Rangers from the Phillies at the 2021 trade deadline, Howard failed to take a step forward last season and surrendered 31 earned runs across 37.2 frames in the big leagues. The one-time top prospect has now made 35 appearances in the majors and has a 7.09 ERA, and his numbers at the Triple-A level (4.73 ERA and 1.32 WHIP) in 2022 were also unimpressive. Howard is still just 26 years old, but his prospect pedigree has faded fast over the past couple years. The Rangers completely revamped their starting rotation during the offseason with the signings of Jacob deGrom, Nate Eovaldi and Andrew Heaney, and Howard is unlikely to be counted on for more than a couple spot starts in 2023.
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Set for bulk-relief role Monday
Howard is expected to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Erik Miller in Monday's game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
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Impresses in bulk relief
Howard didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Phillies, striking out four over four scoreless innings while scattering five hits and no walks.
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Promoted, likely to pitch Tuesday
The Giants selected Howard's contract from Triple-A Sacramento, and he's expected to serve as the primary pitcher Tuesday against the Phillies, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
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Sent to minor-league camp
The Giants reassigned Howard to minor-league camp Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Could get look in rotation
Howard could have a chance to make the Giants' Opening Day rotation if Keaton Winn (elbow) isn't ready, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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