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Reese Olson

Reese Olson

SP - Detroit Tigers

Age: 24Bats: RThrows: RCountry: USA

Next Game

MIA @ DET
Tue, 5/14 6:40pm
Rank P #117
Projection (?) 1.2 pts

Roster %

 
Yahoo
30%
 
ESPN
8%

Eligibility

Yahoo SP
ESPN SP
CBS SP
Reese Olson: Solid Outing, But Tigers Fall Short

Reese Olson delivered a quality start, allowing just one earned run on one hit and two walks while striking out four over six innings in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Despite Olson's strong performance, he did not factor into the decision, and the Tigers ultimately fell in a close contest. Olson's season ERA now stands impressively at 2.52, with a WHIP of 1.12, reflecting his ability to limit base runners and manage games effectively. However, his win-loss record remains unflattering at 0-4, underscoring the lack of run support he's received this season. Fantasy managers should continue to value Olson for his ERA, WHIP, and strikeout potential, though wins might be hard to come by with the current offensive backing.

Jesse Garcia5 days ago
Reese Olson's stellar outing wasted in tough loss

Reese Olson delivered a strong performance, allowing no earned runs on just two hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Despite Olson's solid outing, his season record remains winless, now standing at 0-4. His season ERA of 2.70 and FIP of 2.84 suggest he's pitched better than his win-loss record indicates, hinting at potential underappreciation in fantasy circles. With a WHIP of 1.23 and a K/9 of 8.4, Olson continues to show he can manage major league hitters effectively, making him a viable option in deeper fantasy leagues, particularly if his team's offense can start converting his starts into wins.

Chris Schommer1 week ago
Reese Olson's Solid Outing Overshadowed by Loss

Reese Olson delivered a quality start, allowing just one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out eight over seven innings in Friday's 8-0 loss to the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his commendable performance, Olson's record fell to 0-4, as the Tigers' offense failed to provide any support. His season ERA now sits at a respectable 3.18, and his FIP at 2.90 suggests that he's been pitching even better than his traditional stats might indicate. However, his winless record and elevated WHIP of 1.31 could be concerning for fantasy managers relying on wins and WHIP. Olson's high strikeout rate continues to be a silver lining, making him a potentially valuable asset in leagues that heavily reward strikeouts, but his overall fantasy value remains hampered by his team's lackluster performance.

Chris Schommer2 weeks ago
Reese Olson's rocky road continues in tight loss

Reese Olson took the mound for the Tigers and endured a challenging outing, allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

This performance slightly improves his ERA to 3.80 and WHIP to 1.45 for the season, but it's clear Olson is struggling to find his rhythm in the rotation. His 7.6 K/9 and 2.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio suggest some underlying skills, but a high BABIP of .343 indicates he's been somewhat unlucky with balls in play. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Olson for potential improvement, but he remains a risky play in most formats given his current inconsistency and lack of wins.

Chris Schommer3 weeks ago
Reese Olson's Solid Start Not Enough in Tigers' Defeat

Reese Olson turned in a commendable performance, allowing just one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out eight over 6.1 innings in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the strong outing, Olson was saddled with the loss, moving his season record to 0-2. His season ERA now sits at 3.86 with a WHIP of 1.47, and he maintains a K/9 of 7.7. Olson's ability to limit runs and rack up strikeouts in this game is a positive sign. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his progress, as he could become a more reliable option if he manages to reduce the number of baserunners allowed.

Matthew Adam4 weeks ago