Relief Pitcher · Chicago Cubs
Daniel Palencia
ERA
2.70
FIP
–
IP
16.2
W-L
2-1
WHIP
1.38
K%
26.8
BB%
8.5
GB%
–
K/9
10.3
HR/9
1.1
He was acquired by the Chicago Cubs via trade from the Athletics in July 2021. He made his MLB debut on July 4, 2023.Facts: MLB StatsAPI (people · transactions)
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Four-Seam Fastball
FF · lead pitch68% of pitches · .309 xwOBA allowed · 240 BIP · where it goes, what it costs
Pitcher Locations
where he throws it · catcher’s view
Rare 0% · Common 10% · Very common 20%+
xwOBA Allowed
damage done by zone · all batters
Cold .200 · Avg .310 · Hot .500+
Expected Damage
locations × damage zones
Low risk · Average · High-risk zone
Four-Seam Fastball (68% usage) has allowed .309 xwOBA over 240 balls in play — his most-used pitch.
Arsenal
usage × whiff, ranked5 pitch types · 1,410-pitch sample · 2026/2025/2024 blend, weighted 4/3/1
Whiff% Trend
last 8 outings · by pitch · min 5 swings per point
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Hand Splits
K% + xwOBA allowed by batter side · 2026/2025/2024 blend, weighted 4/3/1
| Split | K% | xwOBA | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs. LHB | 26.2 | .357 | 170 |
| vs. RHB | 28.8 | .227 | 183 |
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