Dylan Cease
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
W-L
12-11
ERA
3.71
WHIP
1.09
K
205
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Cease finished second in voting for the AL Cy Young in 2022 after he posted a 2.20 ERA in 32 starts, but he stumbled to a 4.58 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 214:79 K:BB over 177 innings last season. Some regression wasn't surprising since the elite campaign had some underwhelming peripherals, but much like the White Sox in general, his fall in 2023 was steeper than anticipated. The underlying numbers flipped in the opposite direction, with a 3.72 FIP indicating he had some poor luck. Cease's strikeout rate dropped over three points to 27.3 percent, though he improved his walk rate slightly to 10.1 percent. A .330 BABIP and 41.5 percent hard-hit rate were both career worsts, the former of which was certainly affected by Chicago's horrid defense (minus-59 DRS). His true self likely falls somewhere in between the results of the past two seasons, making him somewhat of a volatile option for fantasy managers in 2024, though his strikeout floor is strong. Cease has also been regularly mentioned in trade rumors over the past year, and a move elsewhere would likely only improve his immediate outlook. Read Past Outlooks
Uninspiring performance in loss
Cease (12-11) took the loss against the Giants on Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over six innings while striking out four.
ANALYSIS
Cease allowed at least one hit in each of his first four innings on the mound, including a three-run shot off the bat of Grant McCray in the top of the second as the Giants took an early lead. The right-hander also failed to retire each of the first three batters he faced in the fourth, leading to a fourth run coming home for San Francisco. Cease did still manage to make it through six innings for only the second time in his last eight starts (with one of those eight starts being shortened due to a rain delay), though he's now surrendered multiple free passes in three straight. It also marked his third loss in his last four decisions (spanning six starts).
Cease allowed at least one hit in each of his first four innings on the mound, including a three-run shot off the bat of Grant McCray in the top of the second as the Giants took an early lead. The right-hander also failed to retire each of the first three batters he faced in the fourth, leading to a fourth run coming home for San Francisco. Cease did still manage to make it through six innings for only the second time in his last eight starts (with one of those eight starts being shortened due to a rain delay), though he's now surrendered multiple free passes in three straight. It also marked his third loss in his last four decisions (spanning six starts).
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
96
Last 10 Games
91
Last 5 Games
98
How many pitches does Dylan Cease generally throw?
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What part of the game does Dylan Cease generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-16%
BAA vs RHP
2024
-4%
BAA vs RHP
BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .234 | 276 | 104 | 229 | 30 | |||
Since 2022vs Right | .197 | 370 | 113 | 195 | 23 | |||
2024vs Left | .209 | 87 | 30 | 63 | 11 | |||
2024vs Right | .201 | 118 | 30 | 63 | 7 | |||
2023vs Left | .268 | 91 | 30 | 96 | 13 | |||
2023vs Right | .230 | 123 | 49 | 76 | 6 | |||
2022vs Left | .219 | 98 | 44 | 70 | 6 | |||
2022vs Right | .163 | 129 | 34 | 56 | 10 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-13%
ERA at Home
2024
-16%
ERA at Home
ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2022Home | 3.25 | 1.18 | 279.1 | 10.8 | 3.5 | ||||
Since 2022Away | 3.72 | 1.24 | 251.2 | 11.1 | 3.9 | ||||
2024Home | 3.36 | 1.09 | 77.2 | 11.4 | 2.7 | ||||
2024Away | 4.00 | 1.09 | 92.1 | 10.4 | 3.6 | ||||
2023Home | 4.20 | 1.44 | 94.1 | 9.9 | 4.6 | ||||
2023Away | 5.01 | 1.39 | 82.2 | 12.0 | 3.4 | ||||
2022Home | 2.35 | 1.02 | 107.1 | 11.2 | 3.2 | ||||
2022Away | 2.00 | 1.24 | 76.2 | 10.9 | 4.7 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Dylan Cease 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
3.42K/9
10.9BB/9
3.2HR/9
1.0Fastball
96.9 mphERA
3.71WHIP
1.09BABIP
.282GB/FB
1.07Left On Base
67.8%Exit Velocity
81.4 mphBarrels/BBE
4.7%Spin Rate
2651 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
20.3%Swinging Strike
14.7%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Cease followed up 2021's breakthrough campaign with an even better season, finishing a distant second to Justin Verlander in the AL Cy Young voting. Cease started 32 games for the second straight season, finishing with a career-high 184 innings. It wasn't by much, but Cease's K% ticked down while his BB% inched up. A .260 BABIP and 82.3% LOB mark resulted in a 2.20 ERA, over a run below the associated 3.50 xFIP and 3.48 SIERA. Cease is being drafted ahead of starters with similar or better skills, but with a longer track record. If he can lower his 10% walk rate, Cease could be one of the best pitchers in the league. There is a pathway as Cease uses his fastball 47% of the time but throws it for a strike at a low 62% rate. Cease is a prime example of how pitchers can be both lucky and good. Dreaming of a lower walk rate is tempting, but the regression monster is looming with nightmare intentions.
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Fades in sixth inning
Cease did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks over five innings against the Rays. He struck out four.
ANALYSIS
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Control issues in no-decision
Cease came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Cardinals, giving up four runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out four and threw three wild pitches.
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Fans seven in loss
Cease (12-10) took the loss against the Mets on Thursday, allowing three runs (two earned) on nine hits and one walk over 6.1 innings. He struck out seven.
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Earns 12th win
Cease (12-9) picked up the win over the Rockies on Saturday, allowing three runs on three hits and five walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.
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Stuck with loss
Cease (11-9) took the loss Sunday against Miami, allowing five runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out five.
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Named NL's best for July
Cease was named the National League Pitcher of the Month for July on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander surrendered six runs over 3.2 innings July 2 at Texas, but he allowed just four earned runs in his final five starts of the month and threw a no-hitter against the Nationals during that stretch. Cease had a 2.35 ERA and 49:13 K:BB over 38.1 innings during July, and he's having a career year in his first season in San Diego with a 3.42 ERA and 0.99 WHIP through 23 starts.
The right-hander surrendered six runs over 3.2 innings July 2 at Texas, but he allowed just four earned runs in his final five starts of the month and threw a no-hitter against the Nationals during that stretch. Cease had a 2.35 ERA and 49:13 K:BB over 38.1 innings during July, and he's having a career year in his first season in San Diego with a 3.42 ERA and 0.99 WHIP through 23 starts.