AJ Smith-Shawver projection

AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP, ATL) projects to strike out 19.8% of batters, walk or hit 11.5% and allow home runs to 3.30%, working about 4.5 innings per start.

2026 season: 5 starts, 30 innings, 24 strikeouts, 18 walks + HBP, 6 home runs.

2025 Statcast: xwOBA allowed 0.378, CSW 27.707%.