Keegan Thompson

Keegan Thompson

29-Year-Old PitcherRP
Chicago Cubs
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Keegan Thompson in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year contract with the Cubs in March of 2024.
Notches one-out save
PChicago Cubs
August 30, 2024
Thompson struck out the only batter he faced to earn a save over the Nationals on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Thompson struck out Dylan Crews with two runners on base to finish off the 7-6 win. It was Thompson's second save of the year and first since June 18. He's currently riding a 6.2-inning scoreless streak at the MLB level, lowering his season ERA to 3.26. Thompson took over the ninth inning after Tyson Miller and Drew Smyly each recorded one out, while Porter Hodge hasn't been called upon since a 36-pitch appearance Wednesday.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
22
Last 10 Games
19
Last 5 Games
19
How many pitches does Keegan Thompson generally throw?
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
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111-120
 
121+
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
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111-120
 
121+
 
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11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
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111-120
 
121+
What part of the game does Keegan Thompson generally pitch?
 
 
 
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-17%
BAA vs RHP
2024
 
 
-73%
BAA vs RHP
2023
 
 
-28%
BAA vs RHP
2022
 
 
-2%
BAA vs LHP
BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2022vs Left .244 332 78 34 71 13 4 7
Since 2022vs Right .203 404 92 46 71 15 0 14
2024vs Left .278 59 15 4 15 4 1 3
2024vs Right .075 68 21 14 4 0 0 0
2023vs Left .233 52 11 7 10 1 0 0
2023vs Right .167 72 15 12 10 3 0 2
2022vs Left .237 221 52 23 46 8 3 4
2022vs Right .241 264 56 20 57 12 0 12
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-38%
ERA at Home
2024
 
 
-18%
ERA on Road
2023
 
 
-45%
ERA at Home
2022
 
 
-46%
ERA at Home
ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2022Home 2.91 1.23 96.0 8 2 2 8.7 4.2 0.8
Since 2022Away 4.73 1.33 78.0 6 6 2 8.9 4.0 1.4
2024Home 3.00 1.33 12.0 0 0 1 12.8 6.8 1.5
2024Away 2.45 1.15 18.1 2 1 1 9.3 4.4 0.5
2023Home 3.29 1.46 13.2 2 0 0 6.6 8.6 0.7
2023Away 6.00 1.27 15.0 0 2 1 9.6 3.6 0.6
2022Home 2.82 1.17 70.1 6 2 1 8.4 2.9 0.8
2022Away 5.24 1.43 44.2 4 3 0 8.5 4.0 2.0
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Stat Review
How does Keegan Thompson 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
2.00
 
K/9
10.7
 
BB/9
5.3
 
HR/9
0.9
 
Fastball
93.6 mph
 
ERA
2.67
 
WHIP
1.22
 
BABIP
.244
 
GB/FB
1.13
 
Left On Base
76.2%
 
Exit Velocity
82.1 mph
 
Barrels/BBE
6.5%
 
Spin Rate
2604 rpm
 
Balls Hit 95+ MPH
23.2%
 
Swinging Strike
11.7%
 
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
On a shaky Chicago pitching staff, Thompson emerged as something of a bright spot in 2022. The righty made 29 appearances and 17 starts, logging a career-high 115 innings while recording a 3.76 ERA and striking out 108 batters. That came on the heels of a solid MLB debut in 2021, when he recorded a 3.38 ERA and 55 strikeouts across 53.1 innings. Thompson had a 5.15 FIP in 2021 and 4.39 FIP last year, so some regression may be coming to his ERA, though his decent strikeout totals lend some degree of optimism moving forward. Thompson finished 2021 in a relief role after a stint on the injured list due to back tightness, though he figures to compete for a rotation spot in 2023. Marcus Stroman should lead the staff, with Kyle Hendricks behind him when healthy. Outside of those two veterans, the Cubs don't have a ton of proven starters, so Thompson could end up with pretty good job security if he pitches well.
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Recalled from Triple-A
PChicago Cubs
August 27, 2024
The Cubs recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Activated, sent to minors
PChicago Cubs
August 7, 2024
The Cubs reinstated Thompson (rib) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Starting rehab stint
PChicago Cubs
Ribs
July 26, 2024
Thompson (ribs) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Throwing live batting practice
PChicago Cubs
Ribs
July 23, 2024
Thompson (ribs) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Placed on injured list
PChicago Cubs
Ribs
June 28, 2024
The Cubs placed Thompson on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right rib fracture, retroactive to Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Candidate for call-up
PChicago Cubs
April 12, 2024
The Cubs are expected to call up a pitcher Friday to replace Jose Cuas, according to Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald, and Thompson is a likely candidate since he's already on the 40-man roster.
ANALYSIS
Cuas was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, and Thompson is the only other reliever at Iowa already on the 40-man roster. Thompson had a 4.71 ERA and 26:19 K:BB over 28.2 big-league innings last season and missed out on the Opening Day roster. He's struck out seven batters through six frames at Iowa this season, but his control issues have persisted as he's also walked four batters.
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