# Isaac Yeager

> Isaac Yeager is a right-handed relief pitcher (RHP) at Oregon State University and a 2026 MLB Draft prospect. He transferred from the University of Washington after three seasons. 6'6", 254 lbs, jersey #0.

## Identity

- Full name: Isaac Yeager
- Position: Relief Pitcher (RHP)
- School: Oregon State University (Beavers), 2026
- Transfer from: University of Washington (2023–2025)
- Draft class: 2026 MLB Draft
- Height: 6'6" | Weight: 254 lbs | Jersey: #0
- Twitter/X: @yeager_isaac
- Website: https://isaacyeager.com

## 2026 Stats (Oregon State)

- ERA: 1.47
- Record: 6–1
- Innings Pitched: 36.2
- Strikeouts: 44
- WHIP: 0.87
- AVG Against: .183
- K%: 30.8%
- BB%: 6.3%
- K–BB%: 24.5%
- Groundball Rate (GB%): 58.0%
- SIERA: 2.32
- FIP: 3.49
- xFIP: 3.86
- Scoreless appearances: 20 of 23

## Pitch Arsenal

- Sinker / Two-Seam Fastball: 93–95 mph | Spin: 2,392–2,436 RPM | Run: +14 to +21 in
- Four-Seam Fastball: 93–95 mph | Spin: 2,491–2,496 RPM | Rise: +13 to +19 in
- Slider (out pitch): 83–86 mph | Spin: 2,428–2,665 RPM | Break: -1 to -12 in

## Career Stats

| Year | School | ERA  | W-L  | K   | IP    | WHIP | AVG  |
|------|--------|------|------|-----|-------|------|------|
| 2023 | Washington | 4.70 | 0–0 | 4  | 7.2   | 2.09 | .333 |
| 2024 | Washington | 6.34 | 2–1 | 31 | 38.1  | 1.54 | .289 |
| 2025 | Washington | 3.78 | 4–1 | 57 | 47.2  | 1.32 | .234 |
| 2026 | Oregon State | 1.47 | 6–1 | 44 | 36.2 | 0.87 | .183 |
| Career | UW + OSU | 3.94 | 12–3 | 136 | 130.1 | 1.30 | .243 |

## Key Facts

- Strikeout rate has increased every season: 10.5% → 18.2% → 26.6% → 30.8%
- 2026 SIERA of 2.32 vs MLB reliever average of ~4.10
- 58% groundball rate vs MLB average of ~43%
- Added a four-seam fastball at Oregon State, becoming a three-pitch arm
- Slider regularly exceeds 2,600 RPM spin rate

## Data Sources

- Stats: https://d1baseball.com/player/1661681/
- Pitch data: DAM Analytics (@dam_analytics on Instagram)
- Advanced metrics vs. MLB: FanGraphs 2024 Reliever Leaderboard

## Canonical URL

https://isaacyeager.com