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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Dylan Lee is an underrated reliever who has posted exceptional numbers in 2026 with a 0.92 ERA and 1.08 FIP over 19 2/3 innings. He maintains a career 2.65 ERA and 3.24 FIP over 224 innings, ranking 10th among all relievers since his debut. Lee relies heavily on a gyro slider (56% usage in 2026, 52.5% career), complemented by a fastball and changeup. He throws the slider over 75% of the time against lefties and 46% against righties, demonstrating excellent pitch sequencing and control.
Strengths
- + Exceptional 0.92 ERA in 2026 (19 2/3 IP)
- + Outstanding 1.08 FIP demonstrating strong underlying metrics
- + Career 2.65 ERA ranks 10th among all relievers since debut
- + Strikes out one-third of batters faced
- + Excellent walk rate - barely walks anyone
- + Consistent performance over six MLB seasons with 200+ innings pitched
- + Effective gyro slider with 56% usage rate
- + Strong pitch sequencing and ability to spot pitches effectively
- + Reliable career performance across all run prevention estimators
Weaknesses
- - Limited career innings (224 total) means sample size is relatively small
- - Gyro slider approach is not a trendy sweeping slider like modern relievers
- - Sustainability concerns - no one maintains 0.92 ERA long-term
About
Evan Lee is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Chicago Cubs