Joel Cesar
P
Wichita Wind Surge
Age 30
RHP
5'11" / 210 lbs
AA
2026 FULL-SEASON PROJECTIONpark-neutral Marcel · 19 proj IP
wRC+ AGAINSTvL 123114vR 104
ERA4.58
FIP4.58
K%20.0%
BB%8.9%
K-BB%11.1%
ROS IP20
Value2026 · WAR
Runs saved vs league avg · 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 20 | ROK | DSL Pirates | 2 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 100% | 3.3 | 16.1% | 22.6% | -6.5% | 3.2% | 2.70 | 6.37 | — |
| 2016 | 20 | ROK | DSL Pirates | 2 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 100% | 3.3 | 16.1% | 22.6% | -6.5% | 3.2% | 2.70 | 6.70 | — |
| 2018 | 22 | A | West Virginia Power | 29 | 0 | 54 | 227 | 50 | 23 | 4 | 0% | 1.9 | 16.3% | 12.0% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 3.15 | 4.16 | — |
| 2018 | 22 | A | West Virginia Power | 29 | 0 | 54 | 227 | 50 | 23 | 4 | 0% | 1.9 | 22.0% | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 3.15 | 3.49 | — |
| 2019 | 23 | MIX | 2 levels | 37 | 1 | 51 | 207 | 52 | 17 | 6 | 3% | 1.4 | 18.0% | 8.1% | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.02 | 6.20 | — |
| 2019 | 23 | MIX | 2 levels | 37 | 1 | 51 | 207 | 52 | 17 | 6 | 3% | 1.4 | 25.1% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.9% | 3.02 | 3.59 | — |
| 2021 | 25 | AA | Reading Fightin Phils | 6 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0% | 1.2 | 19.4% | 22.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 10.29 | 7.32 | — |
| 2021 | 25 | AA | Reading Fightin Phils | 6 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0% | 1.2 | 19.4% | 22.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 10.29 | 8.24 | — |
| 2022 | 26 | A+ | Jersey Shore BlueClaws | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0% | 0.9 | 18.8% | 37.5% | -18.8% | 0.0% | 13.50 | 6.27 | — |
| 2022 | 26 | A+ | Jersey Shore BlueClaws | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0% | 0.9 | 18.8% | 37.5% | -18.8% | 0.0% | 13.50 | 7.60 | — |
| 2025 | 29 | AA | Wichita Wind Surge | 26 | 0 | 34 | 157 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 0% | 1.3 | 12.9% | 8.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 7.15 | 4.80 | — |
| 2025 | 29 | AA | Wichita Wind Surge | 26 | 0 | 34 | 157 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 0% | 1.3 | 15.9% | 7.6% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 7.15 | 4.22 | — |
| ▸ 2026 Season | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 30 | MLB | MIN | 19 | 0 | 20 | 83 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0% | 1.0 | 20.0% | 8.9% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 4.58 | 4.58 | -0.0 |
| ▸ 2027+ Projections WITH CONTEXT · MLB TIME ONLY ⓘ | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2027 | 31 | MLB | MIN | 19 | 0 | 20 | 84 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 0% | 1.1 | 20.0% | 9.3% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 4.67 | 4.75 | -0.0 |
| 2027 | 31 | MLB | MIN | 6 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0% | 1.0 | 20.0% | 9.3% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 4.67 | 4.75 | -0.0 |
| ▸ Career (MLB actual + context projections) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Career | — | 6 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0% | 1.0 | 20.0% | 9.3% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 4.67 | 4.37 | +0.0 | ||
| / 200 IP | — | 190 | 0 | 200 | 844 | 160 | 64 | 32 | 0% | 1.1 | 20.0% | 9.3% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 4.67 | 4.37 | +2.4 | ||
| Career | — | 103 | 3 | 155 | 674 | 110 | 78 | 25 | 3% | 1.5 | 16.2% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.46 | 5.26 | +0.3 | ||
| / 200 IP | — | 133 | 4 | 200 | 868 | 141 | 101 | 33 | 3% | 1.5 | 16.2% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.46 | 5.26 | +0.3 | ||
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 |
| Joel Cesar (OGILVIE) | — | — | 4.58 | 20.0% | 8.9% | 3.0% | — | 4.75 | 20.0% | 10.7% | 20 | +0.17 | — | — | — |
| Fernando Nieve R 2029 · 4.17 FIP | 33 | SU | 4.17 | 22.0% | 10.5% | 2.9% | .290 | 2.37 | 26.9% | 22.6% | 89 | -1.80 | 2.08 | 112 | 89 |
| Wirfin Obispo R 2026 · 4.87 FIP | 30 | SU | 4.87 | 18.6% | 12.2% | 3.3% | .292 | 1.30 | 28.6% | 24.5% | 126 | -3.57 | 1.30 | 218 | 84 |
| David Hernandez R 2026 · 4.32 FIP | 30 | SU | 4.32 | 22.9% | 7.6% | 4.0% | .287 | 3.20 | 24.9% | 18.4% | 192 | -1.12 | 2.56 | 268 | 83 |
| Esteban Haro R 2026 · 4.61 FIP | 30 | SU | 4.61 | 17.1% | 10.2% | 3.0% | .338 | 3.71 | 11.6% | 6.3% | 75 | -0.90 | 3.62 | 164 | 82 |
| Logan Kensing R 2029 · 3.55 FIP | 33 | SU | 3.55 | 17.6% | 8.8% | 1.5% | .270 | 3.06 | 17.9% | 10.0% | 124 | -0.49 | 2.77 | 172 | 81 |
| Jose Manuel Lopez R 2026 · 4.81 FIP | 30 | SU | 4.81 | 18.6% | 7.6% | 4.2% | .373 | 3.58 | 18.5% | 9.3% | 93 | -1.23 | 3.37 | 170 | 81 |
| Edwin Jackson R 2027 · 3.69 FIP | 31 | SU | 3.69 | 17.5% | 8.8% | 1.8% | .244 | 4.74 | 17.6% | 7.8% | 377 | +1.05 | 3.69 | 521 | 81 |
| Jean Machi R 2029 · 4.50 FIP | 33 | SU | 4.50 | 16.3% | 8.6% | 3.1% | .276 | 4.06 | 18.5% | 11.9% | 128 | -0.44 | 3.92 | 186 | 81 |
| Angel Castro R 2028 · 4.89 FIP | 32 | SU | 4.89 | 15.9% | 8.0% | 3.9% | .268 | 4.43 | 13.6% | 5.5% | 231 | -0.46 | 3.48 | 292 | 81 |
| Dustin Molleken R 2026 · 3.61 FIP | 30 | SU | 3.61 | 20.4% | 11.7% | 1.4% | .287 | 4.00 | 20.6% | 8.4% | 77 | +0.39 | 3.35 | 129 | 80 |
| Tanner Scheppers R 2026 · 4.65 FIP | 30 | SU | 4.65 | 15.7% | 6.7% | 3.7% | .301 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.39 | 101 | 80 |
| Alexi Ogando R 2027 · 5.03 FIP | 31 | SU | 5.03 | 19.1% | 9.4% | 4.3% | .253 | 3.84 | 17.2% | 8.0% | 67 | -1.19 | 3.73 | 132 | 80 |
| Drew Storen R 2025 · 3.86 FIP | 29 | SU | 3.86 | 19.5% | 7.3% | 2.7% | .289 | 4.49 | 19.4% | 8.4% | 10 | +0.63 | 2.36 | 172 | 80 |
| Ryan Cook R 2027 · 4.04 FIP | 31 | SU | 4.04 | 25.1% | 10.8% | 3.1% | .280 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.04 | 102 | 79 |
| Francisco Mendoza R 2024 · 4.11 FIP | 28 | SU | 4.11 | 17.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | .344 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.13 | 120 | 78 |
| Adam Warren R 2026 · 3.76 FIP | 30 | SU | 3.76 | 23.3% | 8.5% | 2.8% | .288 | 4.75 | 20.6% | 9.9% | 86 | +0.99 | 2.71 | 392 | 78 |
| Kevin Jepsen R 2027 · 3.46 FIP | 31 | SU | 3.46 | 20.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% | .241 | 5.92 | 16.9% | 7.2% | 90 | +2.46 | 3.46 | 160 | 78 |
| Erik Davis R 2026 · 4.18 FIP | 30 | SU | 4.18 | 22.2% | 11.1% | 2.8% | .349 | 3.44 | 17.4% | 8.5% | 65 | -0.74 | 3.07 | 227 | 78 |
| Carlos Fisher R 2028 · 3.44 FIP | 32 | SU | 3.44 | 22.6% | 11.6% | 1.4% | .236 | 3.25 | 22.5% | 11.1% | 91 | -0.19 | 2.56 | 147 | 78 |
| Jonathan Broxton R 2027 · 3.57 FIP | 31 | SU | 3.57 | 24.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | .325 | 3.78 | 21.7% | 13.5% | 76 | +0.21 | 3.57 | 137 | 78 |