Brian Howard
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Midland RockHounds
Age 31
RHP
6'9" / 213 lbs
AA
peak 0.2 · 2026
2026 FULL-SEASON PROJECTIONpark-neutral Marcel · 14 proj IP
wRC+ AGAINSTvL 118109vR 99
ERA4.34
FIP4.34
K%23.2%
BB%9.4%
K-BB%13.8%
ROS IP14
Value2026 · WAR
Runs saved vs league avg · 14 IP
Grades · Contract
Contract
No contract data on file. Pre-MLB players and minor-league free agents do not yet have salary projections — entries are added at first 40-man roster placement.
Career Stats + Projections
Viewactual = stats as recorded (seasons combined) + projected real-world MLB lines · MLE = level/park-neutral translations
Methodology▸ how WAR & MLE are computed
Stats are park-neutral MLB equivalents. The "TEAM" column shows current org affiliation only — we do NOT project at that team's park.
Rates (K%, BB%, HR-BF) are park-stripped; MiLB stat lines are translated to their MLB-equivalent via per-level MLE factors.
WAR is computed from projected runs prevented vs a replacement pitcher (the marginal arm a team would call up if this pitcher were unavailable) — calibrated to industry-standard fWAR.
| Year | Age | Lvl | Team | G | GS | IP | BF | K | BB | HR | GS% | IP/G | K% | BB% | K-BB% | HR% | ERA | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23 | MIX | 2 levels | 24 | 23 | 139 | 571 | 140 | 36 | 16 | 96% | 5.8 | 19.3% | 7.0% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 2.91 | 4.04 | — |
| 2018 | 23 | MIX | 2 levels | 24 | 23 | 139 | 571 | 140 | 36 | 16 | 96% | 5.8 | 24.5% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 2.8% | 2.91 | 3.36 | — |
| 2019 | 24 | MIX | 2 levels | 27 | 27 | 144 | 624 | 134 | 46 | 11 | 100% | 5.3 | 17.6% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 2.1% | 4.30 | 3.76 | — |
| 2019 | 24 | MIX | 2 levels | 27 | 27 | 144 | 624 | 134 | 46 | 11 | 100% | 5.3 | 21.5% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 4.30 | 3.19 | — |
| 2021 | 26 | AAA | Las Vegas Aviators | 24 | 21 | 111 | 491 | 96 | 39 | 22 | 88% | 4.6 | 17.2% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 5.86 | 5.77 | — |
| 2021 | 26 | AAA | Las Vegas Aviators | 24 | 21 | 111 | 491 | 96 | 39 | 22 | 88% | 4.6 | 19.6% | 7.9% | 11.6% | 4.5% | 5.86 | 5.01 | — |
| 2022 | 27 | AAA | Las Vegas Aviators | 42 | 3 | 70 | 315 | 65 | 31 | 14 | 7% | 1.7 | 18.2% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 6.72 | 5.21 | — |
| 2022 | 27 | AAA | Las Vegas Aviators | 42 | 3 | 70 | 315 | 65 | 31 | 14 | 7% | 1.7 | 20.6% | 9.8% | 10.8% | 4.4% | 6.72 | 5.18 | — |
| 2023 | 28 | AA | Midland RockHounds | 20 | 0 | 26 | 115 | 27 | 13 | 1 | 0% | 1.3 | 19.0% | 12.4% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 4.21 | 3.70 | — |
| 2023 | 28 | AA | Midland RockHounds | 20 | 0 | 26 | 115 | 27 | 13 | 1 | 0% | 1.3 | 23.5% | 11.3% | 12.2% | 0.9% | 4.21 | 3.02 | — |
| ▸ 2026 Season | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 31 | MLB | OAK | 2 | 2 | 14 | 60 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 100% | 7.1 | 23.2% | 9.4% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 4.34 | 4.34 | +0.0 |
| ▸ 2027+ Projections WITH CONTEXT · MLB TIME ONLY ⓘ | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2027 | 32 | MLB | OAK | 3 | 3 | 20 | 84 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 100% | 6.7 | 22.7% | 9.8% | 13.0% | 3.2% | 4.47 | 4.56 | -0.0 |
| 2027 | 32 | MLB | OAK | 1 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 100% | 6.0 | 22.7% | 9.8% | 13.0% | 3.2% | 4.47 | 4.56 | -0.0 |
| ▸ Career (MLB actual + context projections) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Career | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 100% | 6.3 | 22.7% | 9.8% | 13.0% | 3.2% | 4.47 | 4.18 | +0.0 | ||
| / 200 IP | — | 30 | 30 | 200 | 844 | 192 | 96 | 32 | 100% | 6.6 | 22.7% | 9.8% | 13.0% | 3.2% | 4.47 | 4.18 | +2.9 | ||
| Career | — | 137 | 74 | 490 | 2116 | 384 | 178 | 72 | 54% | 3.6 | 18.1% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 4.59 | 4.52 | +5.1 | ||
| / 200 IP | — | 56 | 30 | 200 | 864 | 157 | 73 | 30 | 54% | 3.6 | 18.1% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 4.59 | 4.52 | +2.1 | ||
Career Path Comps
What happened to similar pitchers from this age · Y-axis: ERA+ (100 = league avg, 150 = elite, 80 = below) · Bands: P10–P90 outer, P25–P75 inner · Gold: OGILVIE projection
| Profile at Match Age | Next 3 Yrs | Career | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comp | Age | Role | FIP | K% | BB% | HR/BF | BABIP | FIP | K% | K-BB% | IP | ΔFIP | Low FIP | IP | Match |
| Brian Howard (OGILVIE) | — | — | 4.34 | 23.2% | 9.4% | 3.0% | — | 4.56 | 22.7% | 13.0% | 20 | +0.22 | — | — | — |
| Elian Leyva R 2025 · 4.30 FIP | 30 | SP- | 4.30 | 17.0% | 8.5% | 2.9% | .323 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.16 | 158 | 70 |
| Robert Stock R 2026 · 4.10 FIP | 31 | SW | 4.10 | 23.0% | 8.5% | 3.4% | .301 | 7.89 | 14.7% | -1.9% | 23 | +3.79 | 0.76 | 348 | 70 |
| Mitch Lively R 2026 · 3.49 FIP | 31 | SP- | 3.49 | 17.0% | 6.4% | 1.8% | .304 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.51 | 158 | 65 |
| Edgar Alberto Garcia R 2024 · 3.84 FIP | 29 | SP- | 3.84 | 17.3% | 10.9% | 1.5% | .305 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.84 | 272 | 64 |
| Ricky Nolasco R 2027 · 3.21 FIP | 32 | SP | 3.21 | 20.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | .382 | 4.52 | 17.9% | 11.7% | 379 | +1.31 | 3.21 | 425 | 64 |
| Casey Coleman R 2026 · 4.98 FIP | 31 | SP- | 4.98 | 15.2% | 7.9% | 4.0% | .344 | 5.00 | 18.4% | 9.4% | 78 | +0.02 | 2.86 | 306 | 64 |
| Steve Johnson R 2024 · 4.30 FIP | 29 | SW | 4.30 | 20.3% | 8.9% | 3.2% | .321 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.17 | 152 | 63 |
| Phil Hughes R 2026 · 5.03 FIP | 31 | SP- | 5.03 | 15.6% | 4.5% | 4.9% | .328 | 6.34 | 21.1% | 15.2% | 33 | +1.31 | 4.61 | 301 | 62 |
| Jorge Martinez R 2026 · 3.42 FIP | 31 | SP- | 3.42 | 12.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | .266 | 3.59 | 16.5% | 11.5% | 154 | +0.17 | 3.42 | 214 | 62 |
| Brad Peacock R 2026 · 4.04 FIP | 31 | SP- | 4.04 | 25.1% | 8.1% | 3.7% | .261 | 4.12 | 22.8% | 12.5% | 96 | +0.08 | 2.88 | 533 | 61 |
| Yohan Pino R 2026 · 3.95 FIP | 31 | SP- | 3.95 | 17.8% | 5.8% | 2.9% | .312 | 5.48 | 15.2% | 11.6% | 35 | +1.53 | 3.95 | 133 | 60 |
| Mike Bolsinger R 2024 · 4.30 FIP | 29 | SW | 4.30 | 20.2% | 9.4% | 3.1% | .317 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.55 | 327 | 60 |
| Josh A. Smith R 2026 · 4.57 FIP | 31 | SW | 4.57 | 20.8% | 6.4% | 4.4% | .341 | 3.72 | 17.4% | 8.6% | 59 | -0.85 | 2.71 | 598 | 60 |
| Zack Segovia R 2027 · 5.00 FIP | 32 | SP | 5.00 | 15.0% | 8.3% | 3.8% | .314 | 3.41 | 20.2% | 14.3% | 39 | -1.59 | 3.41 | 144 | 59 |
| Josh Zeid R 2025 · 5.41 FIP | 30 | SW | 5.41 | 18.3% | 10.8% | 4.5% | .334 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.21 | 265 | 59 |
| Yoanner Negrin R 2026 · 4.02 FIP | 31 | SW | 4.02 | 15.1% | 7.5% | 2.3% | .256 | 3.39 | 15.0% | 8.5% | 270 | -0.63 | 3.19 | 485 | 59 |
| David Hale R 2026 · 3.26 FIP | 31 | SW | 3.26 | 16.4% | 5.5% | 1.6% | .307 | 4.29 | 18.3% | 12.1% | 44 | +1.03 | 3.26 | 493 | 59 |
| Paul Clemens R 2024 · 4.76 FIP | 29 | SW | 4.76 | 14.9% | 11.0% | 2.8% | .264 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.76 | 247 | 59 |
| Matt Cain R 2026 · 4.96 FIP | 31 | SP- | 4.96 | 18.1% | 7.8% | 4.4% | .313 | 4.83 | 13.2% | 5.6% | 124 | -0.13 | 4.83 | 294 | 59 |
| Paolo Espino R 2026 · 4.33 FIP | 31 | SW | 4.33 | 18.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | .348 | 4.47 | 20.4% | 14.7% | 202 | +0.14 | 3.45 | 933 | 59 |