Michael Bienlien
P
West Michigan Whitecaps
Age 28
RHP
6'3" / 246 lbs
A+
peak 0.1 · 2026
2026 FULL-SEASON PROJECTIONpark-neutral Marcel · 37 proj IP
wRC+ AGAINSTvL 117108vR 98
ERA4.30
FIP4.30
K%22.6%
BB%9.2%
K-BB%13.3%
ROS IP37
Value2026 · WAR
Runs saved vs league avg · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21 | MIX | 3 levels | 16 | 0 | 31 | 144 | 31 | 14 | 0 | 0% | 1.9 | 15.7% | 11.3% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 3.82 | 3.20 | — |
| 2019 | 21 | MIX | 3 levels | 16 | 0 | 31 | 144 | 31 | 14 | 0 | 0% | 1.9 | 21.5% | 9.7% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 3.82 | 2.45 | — |
| 2021 | 23 | MIX | 2 levels | 34 | 0 | 61 | 269 | 65 | 28 | 2 | 0% | 1.8 | 18.2% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 3.86 | 3.84 | — |
| 2021 | 23 | MIX | 2 levels | 34 | 0 | 61 | 269 | 65 | 28 | 2 | 0% | 1.8 | 24.2% | 10.4% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 3.86 | 2.77 | — |
| 2022 | 24 | MIX | 2 levels | 35 | 0 | 54 | 248 | 59 | 28 | 7 | 0% | 1.5 | 17.9% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 4.19 | 5.40 | — |
| 2022 | 24 | MIX | 2 levels | 35 | 0 | 54 | 248 | 59 | 28 | 7 | 0% | 1.5 | 23.8% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 4.19 | 4.16 | — |
| 2023 | 25 | MIX | 2 levels | 35 | 1 | 56 | 255 | 63 | 29 | 5 | 3% | 1.6 | 19.6% | 12.7% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 6.27 | 4.22 | — |
| 2023 | 25 | MIX | 2 levels | 35 | 1 | 56 | 255 | 63 | 29 | 5 | 3% | 1.6 | 24.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% | 2.0% | 6.27 | 3.56 | — |
| 2024 | 26 | MIX | 3 levels | 35 | 1 | 59 | 246 | 64 | 20 | 4 | 3% | 1.7 | 20.2% | 7.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 4.30 | 3.11 | — |
| 2024 | 26 | MIX | 3 levels | 35 | 1 | 59 | 246 | 64 | 20 | 4 | 3% | 1.7 | 26.0% | 8.1% | 17.9% | 1.6% | 4.30 | 2.83 | — |
| ▸ 2026 Season | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 28 | MLB | DET | 35 | 0 | 37 | 157 | 35 | 14 | 4 | 0% | 1.1 | 22.6% | 9.2% | 13.3% | 2.8% | 4.30 | 4.30 | +0.1 |
| ▸ 2027+ Projections WITH CONTEXT · MLB TIME ONLY ⓘ | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2027 | 29 | MLB | DET | 34 | 0 | 35 | 149 | 34 | 14 | 4 | 0% | 1.0 | 22.4% | 9.5% | 13.0% | 3.0% | 4.38 | 4.43 | +0.0 |
| 2027 | 29 | MLB | DET | 10 | 0 | 11 | 46 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0% | 1.1 | 22.4% | 9.5% | 13.0% | 3.0% | 4.38 | 4.43 | +0.0 |
| ▸ Career (MLB actual + context projections) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Career | — | 10 | 0 | 11 | 45 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0% | 1.1 | 22.4% | 9.5% | 13.0% | 3.0% | 4.38 | 4.05 | +0.1 | ||
| / 200 IP | — | 190 | 0 | 200 | 844 | 187 | 75 | 19 | 0% | 1.1 | 22.4% | 9.5% | 13.0% | 3.0% | 4.38 | 4.05 | +3.2 | ||
| Career | — | 155 | 2 | 260 | 1162 | 216 | 134 | 22 | 1% | 1.7 | 18.6% | 11.5% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 4.54 | 4.02 | +4.2 | ||
| / 200 IP | — | 119 | 2 | 200 | 895 | 166 | 103 | 17 | 1% | 1.7 | 18.6% | 11.5% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 4.54 | 4.02 | +3.2 | ||
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 |
| Michael Bienlien (OGILVIE) | — | — | 4.30 | 22.6% | 9.2% | 2.8% | — | 4.43 | 22.4% | 13.0% | 35 | +0.13 | — | — | — |
| Matt Ramsey R 2026 · 3.87 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.87 | 24.9% | 8.8% | 3.2% | .276 | 2.42 | 21.7% | 12.6% | 34 | -1.45 | 2.42 | 125 | 89 |
| Jaye Chapman R 2026 · 3.36 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.36 | 21.6% | 8.5% | 1.8% | .276 | 4.03 | 20.3% | 11.3% | 85 | +0.67 | 3.27 | 150 | 85 |
| Tyler Sturdevant R 2027 · 4.07 FIP | 29 | SU | 4.07 | 21.3% | 8.5% | 3.1% | .241 | 4.06 | 18.5% | 11.9% | 118 | -0.01 | 3.28 | 149 | 84 |
| Gerardo Sanchez R 2026 · 3.49 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.49 | 21.6% | 8.4% | 2.1% | .355 | 3.55 | 20.5% | 15.1% | 56 | +0.06 | 2.51 | 137 | 84 |
| Michael Mariot R 2026 · 3.46 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.46 | 22.6% | 9.0% | 2.1% | .327 | 4.77 | 20.9% | 11.8% | 74 | +1.31 | 2.32 | 676 | 84 |
| Miguel Mejia R 2026 · 3.46 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.46 | 19.6% | 7.2% | 2.0% | .359 | 5.26 | 12.8% | 2.8% | 47 | +1.80 | 3.46 | 108 | 84 |
| Ryan Brasier R 2026 · 4.03 FIP | 28 | SU | 4.03 | 25.0% | 7.7% | 3.8% | .289 | 3.03 | 24.2% | 17.9% | 130 | -1.00 | 2.27 | 426 | 83 |
| Marc Magliaro R 2026 · 3.72 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.72 | 19.6% | 7.3% | 2.5% | .307 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.62 | 125 | 83 |
| Cody Satterwhite R 2026 · 3.62 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.62 | 20.2% | 9.8% | 1.8% | .333 | 4.06 | 17.7% | 10.2% | 75 | +0.44 | 3.62 | 147 | 82 |
| Dayan Díaz R 2026 · 3.43 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.43 | 25.1% | 8.7% | 2.4% | .358 | 4.01 | 29.4% | 19.3% | 16 | +0.58 | 3.17 | 205 | 82 |
| Blake Smith R 2026 · 3.66 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.66 | 22.4% | 8.6% | 2.5% | .307 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.08 | 124 | 82 |
| Dalier Hinojosa R 2027 · 3.56 FIP | 29 | SU | 3.56 | 20.4% | 9.8% | 1.7% | .283 | 4.38 | 18.7% | 6.1% | 24 | +0.82 | 3.56 | 104 | 82 |
| Blake Treinen R 2026 · 3.32 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.32 | 24.0% | 9.5% | 1.9% | .271 | 2.99 | 26.0% | 17.7% | 215 | -0.33 | 1.51 | 544 | 82 |
| Cory Gearrin R 2027 · 3.55 FIP | 29 | SU | 3.55 | 22.1% | 7.5% | 2.5% | .283 | 3.52 | 22.2% | 13.6% | 174 | -0.03 | 3.15 | 272 | 82 |
| A.J. Schugel R 2026 · 4.18 FIP | 28 | SU | 4.18 | 20.1% | 8.1% | 3.2% | .307 | 6.22 | 17.6% | 10.6% | 13 | +2.04 | 2.75 | 299 | 81 |
| Brandon Cunniff R 2026 · 4.96 FIP | 28 | SU | 4.96 | 20.1% | 11.6% | 3.8% | .275 | 7.33 | 13.9% | -1.9% | 30 | +2.37 | 3.78 | 180 | 81 |
| J.J. Hoover R 2026 · 4.69 FIP | 28 | SU | 4.69 | 22.6% | 8.6% | 4.4% | .350 | 5.85 | 20.3% | 10.0% | 137 | +1.16 | 4.26 | 258 | 81 |
| Rob Scahill R 2026 · 3.83 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.83 | 16.9% | 7.7% | 2.1% | .288 | 3.34 | 17.9% | 10.1% | 171 | -0.49 | 2.93 | 201 | 81 |
| Chaz Roe R 2026 · 3.16 FIP | 28 | SU | 3.16 | 20.7% | 8.4% | 1.3% | .300 | 2.78 | 28.4% | 20.7% | 140 | -0.38 | 1.69 | 257 | 81 |
| David Hernandez R 2028 · 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 | 81 |
Career Comps
Retired MLB careers whose totals most resemble what we're projecting for this player. Pool: 327 completed pitcher careers (2015-2024).
| Player | Yrs | IP/yr | K% | BB% | HR/9 | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OGILVIE CAREER PROJECTION | 2 | 36 | 22.5% | 9.4% | 1.13 | 4.34 |
| Randall Delgado ('17) | 3 | 70 | 22.2% | 9.2% | 0.90 | 3.78 |
| Carlos Torres ('17) | 3 | 71 | 20.1% | 9.0% | 0.97 | 3.77 |
| Brandon Maurer ('18) | 4 | 53 | 21.5% | 8.8% | 1.06 | 5.20 |
| Noé Ramirez ('22) | 5 | 52 | 24.8% | 9.0% | 1.33 | 4.19 |
| Jim Johnson ('18) | 4 | 63 | 20.7% | 8.0% | 0.90 | 4.19 |
| Santiago Casilla ('18) | 4 | 52 | 23.5% | 9.6% | 0.96 | 3.49 |