FanGraphs is the authoritative web platform for advanced baseball statistics and sabermetric analysis, providing a browser-first interface for enthusiasts, fantasy players, and professional analysts to delve into granular player and team performance data. It serves as a critical online resource for understanding the underlying metrics that drive baseball outcomes, moving beyond traditional box scores to offer deep statistical insights and projections.
FanGraphs Website Full Guide (2026)
Advanced baseball stats and analysis.
Updated May 26, 2026

Introduction
Key Features
Core Capabilities
Player profile pages with career and seasonal advanced metrics (e.g., FIP, wOBA, WAR)
Sortable leaderboards for all major league players by various statistical categorie
Splits data tables (platoon, home/road, monthly, leverage situations)
Team-level statistics and historical data archive
Customizable data tables with export to CSV functionality
Additional Details
Projection systems (Steamer, ZiPS, ATC) for future player performance estimate
THE BOARD: Prospect rankings and scouting reports with detailed tools for evaluation
Batted ball data visualization and analysis (e.g., exit velocity, launch angle)
Pitch type and velocity tracking for pitcher
Historical player value graphs and comparison tool
Use Cases
Evaluating Draft Targets and Waiver Wire Pickup
Fantasy GMs utilize to research player projections, analyze underlying skills (like strikeout-to-walk ratios or batted ball profiles), and identify undervalued players for their drafts or in-season waiver wire acquisitions, moving beyond surface-level stats to predict future performance
Deep Dive Player Performance Assessment
Front office personnel and scouts leverage for granular player evaluation, examining advanced metrics like FIP, xFIP, wRC+, and UZR to assess true talent levels, identify potential trade targets, or evaluate minor league prospects' readiness for the big league
Data-Driven Article and Broadcast Research
Independent baseball writers, podcasters, and broadcast analysts use to source specific statistical trends, historical comparisons, and advanced metrics to support their narratives, provide unique insights, and add depth to their content, ensuring accuracy and analytical rigor
How to Use FanGraphs
Locate a Player's Advanced Statistic
Navigate to .com and use the prominent search bar at the top of the page to type in a player's name (e.g., 'Shohei Ohtani'). Click on the correct player from the search results to access their dedicated profile page
FanGraphs Alternatives
Minor League Baseball
Official site for MiLB news and scores.
Japanese Baseball
English news source for NPB.
MLB.com
Official site of Major League Baseball.
MLB Trade Rumors
Tracks MLB trades, signings, rumors.
About FanGraphs
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