Brenan Hanifee

Brenan Hanifee is a right-handed relief pitcher born May 29, 1998, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and a graduate of Ashby High School. He was selected in the 4th round of the 2016 MLB Draft (pick 15 of the round). Hanifee made his MLB debut on September 21, 2023. In 2024 regular-season work, Hanifee logged 29.1 innings across 21 appearances (3 starts), posting a 1.841 ERA with a 1.125 WHIP and 23 strikeouts. His profile leaned ground-ball heavy (3.0 GB/FB), while allowing 2 home runs (0.612 HR/9). His Statcast pitch mix featured a sinker around 94.8 mph, with a four-seam fastball averaging 95.6 mph. In 2025, he worked 60.0 innings over 54 games out of the bullpen with a 3.00 ERA and 1.3167 WHIP, adding 10 holds and a 2.86 K/BB. He allowed 3 home runs (0.45 HR/9) and generated a 3.139 GB/FB. His average pitch velocity in 2025 was 93.5 mph, topping out at 98.3 mph. His 2026 regular-season line (through 14 games) included a 3.293 ERA, 1.3902 WHIP, and 2 holds, with a 93.1 mph average pitch speed and a 97.6 mph max.