Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Brent Headrick is a 28-year-old left-handed reliever for the New York Yankees who has quietly put together one of the better bullpen seasons in the American League. He boasts a 1.47 ERA over 18.1 innings pitched this season, significantly improving from his 3.13 ERA last year over 23 innings. Headrick ranks in the 84th percentile in both whiff rate and barrel rate, demonstrating elite swing-and-miss ability while limiting hard contact. His arsenal features a four-seam fastball averaging 94 mph that plays considerably faster due to his elite extension. He has recorded 3 saves and 1 hold with 21 strikeouts in 10 appearances. The Yankees' 25-11 record is being driven by multiple factors, but Headrick's dominant bullpen performance has been largely overlooked by national media despite being crucial to the team's success.
Strengths
- + Elite 1.47 ERA (84th percentile in whiff rate and barrel rate)
- + Exceptional extension on fastball making 94 mph appear like 96-97 mph
- + Rare combination of elite swing-and-miss and hard contact suppression
- + 3 saves and 1 hold in 10 appearances
- + Significant improvement from 3.13 ERA last season to 1.47 this season
- + Performing at high level for one of baseball's hottest teams (25-11 record)
- + Reliable closer/high-leverage reliever for Aaron Boone's bullpen
- + Strikeout rate of 12.3 K/9 (21 strikeouts in 18.1 innings)
About
Brent Headrick is a rp for the New York Yankees.
Player Overview
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New York Yankees
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