Reds' Brady Singer Struggling With High Exit Velocity

The right-hander has allowed the highest average exit velocity in MLB so far this season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:43pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball pitcher's delivery broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color, conceptually representing the disconnect between his mechanics and the high exit velocity of batted balls.A cubist interpretation of a struggling pitcher's mechanics highlights the disconnect between his delivery and the ball's explosive exit velocity.Cincinnati Today

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer is off to a rough start in 2026, allowing hitters to average 97 mph off the bat against him - the highest in MLB for pitchers with at least 20 batted ball events. Singer has already given up 27 batted balls of at least 95 mph, leading to a 0-1 record and 7.71 ERA through his first three starts.

Why it matters

High exit velocity is typically a bad sign for pitchers, as it indicates hitters are squaring up the ball well and making solid contact. Singer's struggles could be a sign of larger issues with his stuff or command, which the Reds will need to address if they want their rotation to remain a strength.

The details

Singer, a 29-year-old right-hander, has allowed 21 hits and 11 runs (10 earned) in 11.2 innings pitched so far this season. While he has limited walks with just 3 free passes, hitters have been able to tee off on him, leading to 2 home runs allowed. Singer did have a 3.71 ERA in 2024 and 4.03 ERA in 2025, so this sharp downturn in performance is concerning.

  • Through his first 3 starts of the 2026 MLB season

The players

Brady Singer

A 29-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds who is struggling with high exit velocity on batted balls so far in 2026.

Cincinnati Reds

The MLB team that Brady Singer pitches for, whose rotation is considered a strength but is being impacted by Singer's early-season struggles.

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What’s next

The Reds will need Singer to figure out his issues and start limiting hard contact if they want their rotation to remain a strength this season.

The takeaway

Brady Singer's struggles with high exit velocity so far in 2026 are a concerning development for the Reds, as their rotation was expected to be a team strength. The team will need Singer to make adjustments and regain his previous form if they want to contend in the NL Central.