2025 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
3.38
WHIP
2.63
K
4
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Little showed some promise for the Cubs in 2024 before getting shut down in July with a left lat strain. Before that point, the lefty compiled a 3.46 ERA and 28 strikeouts across 26 innings. He mostly worked in relief, though he started a single game as an opener. Being a southpaw benefits Little in Chicago, as the Cubs don't have a ton of proven bullpen depth from the left side. The 6-foot-8 youngster can dial it up, as his fastball averaged 95.9 mph last season, so he doesn't fit the stereotype of the crafty lefty without dominant stuff. Little's ability to overpower hitters was evident last year, as he held both lefties and righties to a sub-.200 batting average. As a result, the 24-year-old looks like more than just a situational reliever moving forward, and he could potentially emerge as a key setup man or even the closer down the road. For now, Porter Hodge is the favorite for saves in Chicago, with Little likely working as a bridge option. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Cubs in March of 2025.
Optioned to Iowa
The Cubs optioned Little to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis
Little's stint in the majors lasted only one day, and he allowed one unearned run while fanning four over two innings of relief in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Brewers. The big left-hander is being replaced on the active roster by Tom Cosgrove, who was recalled from Triple-A.
Little's stint in the majors lasted only one day, and he allowed one unearned run while fanning four over two innings of relief in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Brewers. The big left-hander is being replaced on the active roster by Tom Cosgrove, who was recalled from Triple-A.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
38
Last 10 Games
38
Last 5 Games
38
How many pitches does Luke Little generally throw?
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81-90
91-100
101-110
111-120
121+
What part of the game does Luke Little generally pitch?
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9th
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-25%
BAA vs LHP
2025
-100%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .151 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .200 | 23 | 17 | 13 | 1 |
| 2025vs Left | .000 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | .167 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | .167 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | .182 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023vs Left | .111 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023vs Right | .267 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-100%
ERA at Home
2025
-100%
ERA at Home
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 0.00 | 0.92 | 19.2 | 11.4 | 5.5 |
| Since 2023Away | 6.32 | 1.98 | 15.2 | 10.9 | 9.2 |
| 2025Home | 0.00 | 1.50 | 2.0 | 18.0 | 9.0 |
| 2025Away | 13.50 | 6.00 | .666666 | 0.0 | 54.0 |
| 2024Home | 0.00 | 0.85 | 15.1 | 9.4 | 5.3 |
| 2024Away | 8.44 | 1.88 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 7.6 |
| 2023Home | 0.00 | 0.86 | 2.1 | 19.3 | 3.9 |
| 2023Away | 0.00 | 1.62 | 4.1 | 14.5 | 6.2 |
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
-18%
BAA vs RHP
2025
-28%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .200 | 37 | 19 | 16 | 2 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .164 | 48 | 22 | 25 | 1 |
| 2025vs Left | .217 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 2 |
| 2025vs Right | .156 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 1 |
| 2024vs Left | .125 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | .167 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023vs Left | .167 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023vs Right | .194 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Stat Review
How does Luke Little 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
0.67K/9
13.5BB/9
20.3HR/9
0.0Fastball
93.4 mphERA
3.38WHIP
2.63BABIP
.221GB/FB
1.00Left On Base
71.4%Exit Velocity
69.8 mphBarrels/BBE
0.0%Spin Rate
2405 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
0.0%Swinging Strike
5.2%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Strikes out four in return to MLB
Little allowed an unearned run on a hit and two walks across two innings of relief in a 7-0 loss to the Brewers in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. He struck out four.
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Moves up to majors
The Cubs recalled Little from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Sent down to Triple-A
The Cubs optioned Little to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.
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Struggles with command in debut
Little allowed one run and retired two batters in relief during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Padres while also walking four.
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Recalled from Iowa
The Cubs recalled Little from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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