Chicago Cubs · Pitcher · #19
David Peterson
Age 306' 6" · 240lbBats L · Throws LDebut 2020From Denver
ERA
5.17
W-L
7-7
K
103
WHIP
1.50
WAR
1.2
FIP
4.01
Awards
3 major honorsAll-Star ×3
2018 · 2025
League Percentile
2026 season · percentile vs 54 qualified pitchersERA
4
5.17WHIP
2
1.50Strikeouts
9
103K/9
33
7.83Wins
23
7Bottom of leagueAverage (50)Top of league
⚠ Below the qualified innings threshold. Percentiles are for reference only.
the entire league · by ERA
Top 96%
David Peterson's ERA (5.17) ranks below average among 54 qualified pitchers. The number on each bar is a percentile (higher is better); use the tabs to change the comparison pool.
PITCHING
Season · Career| Category | Games | ERA | Wins | Losses | Saves | Innings | Strikeouts | Walks | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Season | 26 | 5.17 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 118.1 | 103 | 49 | 1.50 |
| Career | 157 | 4.29 | 44 | 37 | 1 | 741.0 | 717 | 311 | 1.39 |
Hover over a stat for its definition.
ARSENAL
Pitch arsenal · 2026 usage and average velocitySinker30.1%avg 148 km/h
Four-Seam24.3%avg 149 km/h
Slider22.7%avg 139 km/h
Changeup12.9%avg 138 km/h
Curveball10.1%avg 130 km/h
ADVANCED
Advanced metrics · 2026 seasonBABIP
.322
K/9
7.83
BB/9
3.73
HR/9
0.91
Quality starts
3
Whiff%
22.2%
GAME LOG
Last 10 games · includes team result| Date | Opp | Innings | Hits | ER | Walks | Strikeouts | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08.22 | @ SEA | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | L |
| 08.17 | vs CWS | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | W |
| 08.12 | @ WSH | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | W |
| 08.06 | vs TOR | 5.0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | W |
| 08.01 | vs NYY | 6.1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | W |
| 07.27 | @ STL | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | W |
| 07.21 | vs DET | 6.2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | W |
| 07.09 | @ BAL | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | L |
| 07.03 | vs STL | 3.2 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 3 | L |
| 06.27 | @ MIL | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | W |
SPLITS
Situational splits (2026)Home
Opp AVG.319
IP34.0
K32
WHIP1.85
Home
Opp AVG.267
IP23.0
K19
WHIP1.39
Home
Opp AVG.299
IP57.0
K51
WHIP1.67
Away
Opp AVG.263
IP34.0
K31
WHIP1.44
Away
Opp AVG.225
IP27.1
K21
WHIP1.24
Away
Opp AVG.247
IP61.1
K52
WHIP1.35
vs LHP
Opp AVG.269
IP22.0
K31
WHIP1.41
vs LHP
Opp AVG.175
IP16.0
K17
WHIP0.69
vs LHP
Opp AVG.233
IP38.0
K48
WHIP1.11
vs RHP
Opp AVG.303
IP45.2
K32
WHIP1.77
vs RHP
Opp AVG.274
IP34.1
K23
WHIP1.60
vs RHP
Opp AVG.291
IP80.0
K55
WHIP1.70
RISP
Opp AVG.314
IP22.2
K24
WHIP1.54
RISP
Opp AVG.262
IP11.1
K9
WHIP1.24
RISP
Opp AVG.297
IP34.0
K33
WHIP1.44
YEAR BY YEAR
Year-by-year · Career trendsERALower is better
▲ Trending down year over yearShow yearly figures
| Year | ERA |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.44 |
| 2021 | 5.54 |
| 2022 | 3.83 |
| 2023 | 5.03 |
| 2024 | 2.90 |
| 2025 | 4.22 |
| 2026 | 5.17 |
WHIPLower is better
▲ Trending down year over yearShow yearly figures
| Year | WHIP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.21 |
| 2021 | 1.40 |
| 2022 | 1.33 |
| 2023 | 1.57 |
| 2024 | 1.29 |
| 2025 | 1.37 |
| 2026 | 1.50 |
Strikeouts
▼ Trending down year over yearShow yearly figures
| Year | Strikeouts |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 126 |
| 2023 | 128 |
| 2024 | 101 |
| 2025 | 150 |
| 2026 | 103 |
| Year | Team | Games | ERA | Wins | Losses | Saves | Innings | Strikeouts | Walks | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NYM | 10 | 3.44 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 49.2 | 40 | 24 | 1.21 |
| 2021 | NYM | 15 | 5.54 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 66.2 | 69 | 29 | 1.40 |
| 2022 | NYM | 28 | 3.83 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 105.2 | 126 | 48 | 1.33 |
| 2023 | NYM | 27 | 5.03 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 111.0 | 128 | 50 | 1.57 |
| 2024 | NYM | 21 | 2.90 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 121.0 | 101 | 46 | 1.29 |
| 2025 | NYM | 30 | 4.22 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 168.2 | 150 | 65 | 1.37 |
| 2026 | NYM | 16 | 6.09 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 68.0 | 63 | 30 | 1.65 |
| 2026 | CHC | 10 | 3.93 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 50.1 | 40 | 19 | 1.31 |
| 2026 | — | 26 | 5.17 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 118.1 | 103 | 49 | 1.50 |
