MLB Player Intelligence
AJ Smith-Shawver
SP · 
Atlanta Braves · #32
Bats/ThrowsR/R
Height6' 3"
Weight205 lbs
BirthplaceFort Worth, TX
MLB Debut2022
Draft2021: Rd 7, Pk 217 (ATL)
📊Full Stat Line (2026)
G9
GS5
QS0
HLD1
H32
ER23
HR7
BB16
K/97.76
WAR-0.46
🤚Career Splits by Handedness
vs Left-Handed Batters
AVG.294
OBP.372
SLG.559
OPS.931
vs Right-Handed Batters
AVG.211
OBP.318
SLG.368
OPS.687
Career totals from real plate-appearance data — lower OPS allowed is better for a pitcher.
⚔️This Season vs. Each Opponent
🏟️This Season at Each Ballpark
| Ballpark | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6.61 | 31.1 | 27 | 16 | .256 |
| Wrigley Field | 3.60 | 5.0 | 2 | 3 | .222 |
| Citi Field | 4.15 | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | .250 |
| Target Field | 8.31 | 4.1 | 3 | 3 | .278 |
| Nationals Park | 11.25 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | .333 |
| Minute Maid Park | 0.00 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | .143 |
| Marlins Park | 6.75 | 1.1 | 3 | 0 | .200 |
📅By Month & Recent Form
| Split | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 Days | 8.10 | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | .167 |
| Last 15 Days | 4.35 | 10.1 | 9 | 3 | .189 |
| Last 30 Days | 7.13 | 17.2 | 17 | 8 | .254 |
| July | 4.15 | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | .250 |
| August | 6.75 | 9.1 | 6 | 6 | .263 |
| September | 7.13 | 17.2 | 17 | 8 | .254 |
🎯Pitch Arsenal (2026)
| Type | Pitches | Usage% | Zone% | Chase% | Whiff% | BA | wOBA | xwOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splitter | 208 | 36.3% | 35.1% | 48.7% | 30.8% | .222 | .323 | .282 |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 206 | 36.0% | 51.0% | 27.8% | 14.4% | .220 | .375 | .351 |
| Curveball | 68 | 11.9% | 60.3% | 12.1% | 30.3% | .300 | .375 | .393 |
| Sinker | 61 | 10.7% | 57.4% | 15.4% | 7.7% | .455 | .557 | .413 |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 23 | 43.4% | 60.9% | 15.4% | 15.4% | .333 | .514 | .561 |
| Splitter | 22 | 41.5% | 22.7% | 60.0% | 30.0% | .200 | .450 | .312 |
| Slider | 20 | 3.5% | 40.0% | 45.5% | 36.4% | .429 | .543 | .464 |
| Cutter | 10 | 1.8% | 50.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% | .000 | .000 | .166 |
| Curveball | 7 | 13.2% | 14.3% | 50.0% | 100.0% | — | — | — |
| Slider | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — |
🌀Pitch Movement (2026)
| Type | # | Velo | Spin | IVB | H-Break | Ext |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splitter | 230 | 83.3 | 1,322 | +1.3" | +1.0" | 6.9 |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 229 | 96.6 | 2,174 | +15.1" | +0.9" | 6.7 |
| Curveball | 75 | 77.0 | 2,339 | -10.3" | -0.9" | 6.6 |
| Sinker | 61 | 94.7 | 2,095 | +12.2" | +1.3" | 6.8 |
| Slider | 21 | 86.7 | 2,190 | +2.3" | -0.3" | 6.8 |
| Cutter | 10 | 88.0 | 2,249 | +5.5" | -0.3" | 6.8 |
IVB = induced vertical break (gravity removed) · H-Break = horizontal movement · Ext = release extension in feet.
📋Recent Game Log
| Date | Opp | Score | IP | H | ER | BB | K | Outs | ERA | PC | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Saturday, October 3, 2026 Postseason |
LAD
|
3-5 | 2.2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10.13 | 53 | — |
| L | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
MIA
|
3-5 | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.61 | 16 | — |
| L | Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
CIN
|
7-6 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.60 | 41 | L |
| W | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
HOU
|
4-2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6.43 | 34 | — |
| L | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
CHC
|
3-7 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 6.92 | 81 | — |
| L | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
TB
|
7-1 | 3.1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 7.71 | 81 | L |
| L | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
WSH
|
5-9 | 4.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 7.13 | 86 | L |
| W | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
LAD
|
5-6 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 5.93 | 90 | — |
| L | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
MIN
|
4-6 | 4.1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 6.23 | 75 | — |
| L | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
NYM
|
2-3 | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 4.15 | 69 | — |
👥Team — Atlanta Braves
| Player | Pos | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | 1B | .251 AVG |
| Rowdy Tellez | 1B | .200 AVG |
| Ozzie Albies | 2B | .237 AVG |
| Brett Wisely | 2B | .185 AVG |
| Austin Riley | 3B | .219 AVG |
| Drake Baldwin | C | .284 AVG |
| Sean Murphy | C | .182 AVG |
| Michael Harris II | CF | .294 AVG |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | CF | .200 AVG |
| Kyle Farmer | DH | 9.00 ERA |
| Dominic Smith | DH | .253 AVG |
| Mauricio Dubon | LF | .276 AVG |
| Lane Thomas | LF | .224 AVG |
| Mike Yastrzemski | LF | 18.00 ERA |
| Joel Payamps | Relief Pitcher | 8.22 ERA |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | RF | .255 AVG |
| Brewer Hicklen | RF | .256 AVG |
| Blake Burkhalter | RP | 9.00 ERA |
| Dylan Dodd | RP | 2.54 ERA |
| Bailey Falter | RP | 10.38 ERA |
| Didier Fuentes | RP | 2.45 ERA |
| Michael Grove | RP | 5.14 ERA |
| Elieser Hernandez | RP | 2.25 ERA |
| Raisel Iglesias | RP | 2.55 ERA |
| James Karinchak | RP | 1.86 ERA |
| Ray Kerr | RP | 1.47 ERA |
| Dylan Lee | RP | 3.09 ERA |
| Reynaldo Lopez | RP | 4.54 ERA |
| Victor Mederos | RP | 3.41 ERA |
| Victor Mederos | RP | 3.28 ERA |
| Rolddy Munoz | RP | 13.50 ERA |
| Robert Suarez | RP | 1.06 ERA |
| Brent Suter | RP | 3.36 ERA |
| Tyler Uberstine | RP | 3.38 ERA |
| Danny Young | RP | 8.03 ERA |
| Bryce Elder | SP | 4.11 ERA |
| Grant Holmes | SP | 3.44 ERA |
| Tyler Mahle | SP | 3.99 ERA |
| Owen Murphy | SP | 6.00 ERA |
| Martin Perez | SP | 3.04 ERA |
| JR Ritchie | SP | 4.91 ERA |
| Chris Sale | SP | 2.16 ERA |
| Jim Jarvis | SS | .207 AVG |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SS | .116 AVG |
| Luke Williams | SS | 3.00 ERA |
| Osvaldo Bido | Starting Pitcher | 6.27 ERA |
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