2024 Stats
W-L
1-1
ERA
13.50
WHIP
1.67
K
9
SV
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Bednar established career-highs across multiple categories last season, including games played (66), innings pitched (67.1), ERA (2.00) and strikeouts (80). He more than doubled his previous career-high with 39 saves (T-2nd in the majors) and made his second straight All-Star team. Bednar was also top 8 among qualified relievers in both WPA (3.51) and gmLI (1.87). Perhaps most importantly, he stayed healthy all season. The combination of these factors should pay off for Bednar as his arbitration window begins and the Pirates become more competitive in the National League. Bednar's 83% team save share was 3rd-highest among closers last season and he enters 2024 with very high security due to the lack of competition within his own bullpen. His consistency from year to year makes him a bonafide top 10 closer with the ceiling to be top 5. The only thing holding him back is his strikeout and walk rates are above average, not quite elite. Read Past Outlooks
Rough outing in non-save situation
Bednar allowed three earned runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two across 0.2 innings Wednesday against the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Bednar hadn't pitched since Friday so the Pirates got him work, even with a five-run deficit. He allowed three of the first four batters he faced to reach base and allowed an earned run, but he did manage to end his appearance with a pair of punchouts. His poor line was made worse when Josh Fleming allowed a pair of inherited runners to score. Though it didn't come in a save situation, Bednar's appearance didn't help get his season on track, as he's allowed at least one earned run in four of his seven appearances and has an ERA of 13.50.
Bednar hadn't pitched since Friday so the Pirates got him work, even with a five-run deficit. He allowed three of the first four batters he faced to reach base and allowed an earned run, but he did manage to end his appearance with a pair of punchouts. His poor line was made worse when Josh Fleming allowed a pair of inherited runners to score. Though it didn't come in a save situation, Bednar's appearance didn't help get his season on track, as he's allowed at least one earned run in four of his seven appearances and has an ERA of 13.50.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
20
Last 10 Games
20
Last 5 Games
23
How many pitches does David Bednar generally throw?
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What part of the game does David Bednar generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-7%
BAA vs LHP
2024
Even Split
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .212 | 71 | 22 | 45 | 3 | |||
| Since 2022vs Right | .227 | 87 | 17 | 58 | 5 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .286 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .286 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .220 | 39 | 12 | 26 | 1 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .209 | 41 | 9 | 27 | 2 | |||
| 2022vs Left | .188 | 30 | 9 | 15 | 1 | |||
| 2022vs Right | .239 | 39 | 7 | 27 | 3 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-20%
ERA on Road
2024
-77%
ERA on Road
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | 3.11 | 1.13 | 63.2 | 11.2 | 2.4 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | 2.49 | 1.14 | 61.1 | 11.6 | 3.2 | ||||
| 2024Home | 33.75 | 4.50 | 1.1 | 6.8 | 6.8 | ||||
| 2024Away | 7.71 | 0.86 | 4.2 | 15.4 | 1.9 | ||||
| 2023Home | 2.57 | 1.11 | 35.0 | 11.3 | 2.1 | ||||
| 2023Away | 1.39 | 1.08 | 32.1 | 10.0 | 3.6 | ||||
| 2022Home | 2.30 | 0.99 | 27.1 | 11.2 | 2.6 | ||||
| 2022Away | 2.96 | 1.27 | 24.1 | 12.9 | 3.0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does David Bednar 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
4.50K/9
13.5BB/9
3.0HR/9
1.5Fastball
96.5 mphERA
13.50WHIP
1.67BABIP
.469GB/FB
2.00Left On Base
11.6%Swinging Strike
15.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Locked in as closer
Per Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com, manager Derek Shelton confirmed Wednesday that Bednar remains the Pirates' closer despite the recent signing of Aroldis Chapman.
ANALYSIS
It's hardly a surprise given Bednar has a 2.25 ERA over the past three seasons and recorded 39 saves in 2023, but the reassurance from Shelton is still good to hear. Even so, the right-hander could still end up ceding a few save chances here and there with a stronger setup option in the bullpen.
It's hardly a surprise given Bednar has a 2.25 ERA over the past three seasons and recorded 39 saves in 2023, but the reassurance from Shelton is still good to hear. Even so, the right-hander could still end up ceding a few save chances here and there with a stronger setup option in the bullpen.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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When healthy, Bednar is one of the most secure closers in the league, as he has no competition for the role in Pittsburgh. However, just how long will he be pitching for the Pirates? With Bednar's arbitration window approaching, beginning in 2024, it will be interesting to see whether the rebuilding and typically cost-conscious team elects to trade the 28-year-old, or builds their bullpen around him. Bednar got off to a phenomenal start in 2022 and was one of the most dominant relievers in the league for two-and-half months. He mixed his 3 pitches successfully, with each producing a 30% whiff rate or higher. Bednar complements his 96.5 mph fastball with an excellent curve and a split-finger change that he threw primarily against left-handed hitters. Unfortunately, Bednar dealt with back issues for much of 2022, which eventually required an IL stint for nearly two months. As such, there's some risk in drafting him, especially since closing is no guarantee if he gets traded.
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Secures second save
Bednar earned a save in Friday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia, striking out one batter in a perfect inning.
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Available for save chance Thursday
Pirates manager Derek Shelton said in an interview on 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh that Bednar will be available in a save situation if one arises in Thursday's game versus the Phillies, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Falls apart in third blown save
Bednar (1-1) was charged with the loss and blown save Tuesday after he retired just one of the seven batters he faced during a 5-3 loss to the Tigers. He allowed four runs on three hits and a walk.
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Charged with second blown save
Bednar was charged with the blown save Saturday against the Orioles after allowing one run on two hits in the ninth inning. He struck out one batter.
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Nabs first save of 2024
Bednar earned a save against the Nationals on Thursday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning.
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