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Matthew Liberatore
SP · 
St. Louis Cardinals · #32
Bats/ThrowsL/L
Height6' 4"
Weight215 lbs
BirthplacePeoria, AZ
MLB Debut2021
Draft2018: Rd 1, Pk 16 (TB)
🪪Bio
Bats/ThrowsL/L
Height6' 4"
Weight215 lbs
BirthplacePeoria, AZ
MLB Debut2021
Draft2018: Rd 1, Pk 16 (TB)
📊Season Stats (2026)
ERA5.57
W-L5-14
IP139.0
K144
WHIP1.47
SV0
Full Stat Line
G28
GS28
QS6
HLD0
H155
ER86
HR25
BB49
K/99.32
WAR-1.20
🤚Career Splits by Handedness
vs Left-Handed Batters
AVG.252
OBP.328
SLG.403
OPS.732
vs Right-Handed Batters
AVG.291
OBP.350
SLG.496
OPS.846
Career totals from real plate-appearance data — lower OPS allowed is better for a pitcher.
⚔️This Season vs. Each Opponent
| Opponent | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. CHC
|
3.72 | 19.1 | 18 | 6 | .239 |
vs. ATL
|
0.82 | 11.0 | 15 | 5 | .139 |
vs. CIN
|
5.23 | 10.1 | 13 | 3 | .205 |
vs. PIT
|
6.10 | 10.1 | 18 | 4 | .289 |
vs. COL
|
9.64 | 9.1 | 6 | 4 | .342 |
vs. HOU
|
1.50 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | .150 |
vs. NYM
|
1.50 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | .143 |
vs. SD
|
1.50 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | .167 |
vs. TOR
|
0.00 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | .053 |
vs. LAD
|
3.18 | 5.2 | 4 | 2 | .250 |
vs. ARI
|
10.13 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | .333 |
vs. LAA
|
8.44 | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | .391 |
vs. CLE
|
7.20 | 5.0 | 2 | 3 | .316 |
vs. MIL
|
5.40 | 5.0 | 10 | 2 | .350 |
vs. OAK
|
7.20 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | .409 |
vs. TB
|
1.80 | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | .318 |
vs. WSH
|
7.20 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | .409 |
vs. MIN
|
8.31 | 4.1 | 4 | 1 | .294 |
vs. BAL
|
18.00 | 4.0 | 7 | 1 | .429 |
vs. SEA
|
13.50 | 3.1 | 3 | 1 | .471 |
vs. KC
|
27.00 | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | .538 |
🏟️This Season at Each Ballpark
| Ballpark | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5.57 | 139.0 | 144 | 49 | .283 |
| Busch Stadium II | 5.87 | 69.0 | 63 | 25 | .306 |
| Wrigley Field | 4.35 | 10.1 | 9 | 3 | .171 |
| Great American | 4.50 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | .182 |
| Minute Maid Park | 1.50 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | .150 |
| PETCO Park | 1.50 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | .167 |
| Rogers Centre | 0.00 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | .053 |
| Angel Stadium | 8.44 | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | .391 |
| Nationals Park | 7.20 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | .409 |
| Coors Field | 10.38 | 4.1 | 3 | 2 | .235 |
| Target Field | 8.31 | 4.1 | 4 | 1 | .294 |
| Kauffman Stadium | 27.00 | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | .538 |
📅By Month & Recent Form
| Split | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 Days | 10.38 | 4.1 | 3 | 2 | .235 |
| Last 15 Days | 10.29 | 14.0 | 19 | 5 | .306 |
| Last 30 Days | 7.46 | 25.1 | 34 | 6 | .245 |
| March | 1.80 | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | .318 |
| April | 5.33 | 25.1 | 17 | 9 | .293 |
| May | 3.98 | 31.2 | 38 | 12 | .283 |
| June | 8.27 | 20.2 | 22 | 10 | .291 |
| July | 4.95 | 20.0 | 21 | 7 | .321 |
| August | 5.91 | 32.0 | 41 | 7 | .248 |
| September | 10.38 | 4.1 | 3 | 2 | .235 |
🎯Pitch Arsenal (2026)
| Type | Pitches | Usage% | Zone% | Chase% | Whiff% | BA | wOBA | xwOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Seam Fastball | 732 | 29.9% | 41.0% | 20.5% | 13.5% | .284 | .349 | .366 |
| Slider | 660 | 27.0% | 33.3% | 45.2% | 36.8% | .216 | .263 | .220 |
| Curveball | 432 | 17.6% | 30.1% | 47.2% | 44.1% | .186 | .262 | .250 |
| Changeup | 312 | 12.8% | 34.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | .372 | .469 | .461 |
| Sinker | 202 | 8.3% | 49.5% | 19.2% | 11.5% | .393 | .531 | .395 |
| Cutter | 96 | 3.9% | 38.5% | 28.2% | 25.6% | .526 | .624 | .408 |
| Splitter | 9 | 0.4% | 0.0% | — | — | .000 | — | — |
| Sweeper | 5 | 0.2% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — |
🌀Pitch Movement (2026)
| Type | # | Velo | Spin | IVB | H-Break | Ext |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slider | 460 | 85.9 | 2,669 | -0.5" | +0.3" | 6.3 |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 415 | 94.2 | 2,105 | +16.1" | -0.5" | 6.3 |
| Curveball | 274 | 79.7 | 3,043 | -17.4" | +0.8" | 6.3 |
| Changeup | 171 | 88.6 | 1,757 | +9.2" | -1.2" | 6.3 |
| Sinker | 120 | 94.2 | 2,129 | +13.6" | -1.1" | 6.4 |
| Cutter | 67 | 90.2 | 2,412 | +10.9" | +0.1" | 6.3 |
IVB = induced vertical break (gravity removed) · H-Break = horizontal movement · Ext = release extension in feet.
📋Recent Game Log
| Date | Opp | Score | IP | H | ER | BB | K | ERA | PC | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
CHW
|
3-7 | 4.1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5.53 | 72 | — |
| L | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
COL
|
7-10 | 4.1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5.57 | 69 | L |
| L | Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
PIT
|
5-4 | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5.41 | 107 | L |
| L | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |
BAL
|
13-1 | 4.0 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 5.44 | 91 | L |
| L | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
CIN
|
4-5 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5.04 | 100 | L |
| L | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
CHC
|
0-3 | 5.1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5.07 | 95 | L |
| L | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
COL
|
8-6 | 5.0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5.15 | 94 | L |
| W | Sunday, August 2, 2026 |
TOR
|
5-1 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4.97 | 85 | — |
| L | Monday, July 27, 2026 |
CHC
|
7-3 | 3.2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5.26 | 67 | L |
| L | Tuesday, July 21, 2026 |
LAA
|
1-5 | 5.1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5.18 | 95 | L |
👥Team — St. Louis Cardinals
| Player | Pos | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Alec Burleson | 1B | 0.00 ERA |
| JJ Wetherholt | 2B | .242 AVG |
| Nolan Gorman | 3B | .187 AVG |
| Blaze Jordan | 3B | .247 AVG |
| Cesar Prieto | 3B | .063 AVG |
| Ramon Urias | 3B | .157 AVG |
| Leo Bernal | C | .278 AVG |
| Jimmy Crooks | C | .179 AVG |
| Pedro Pages | C | 4.50 ERA |
| Nathan Church | CF | .244 AVG |
| Victor Scott II | CF | .197 AVG |
| Ivan Herrera | DH | .251 AVG |
| Joshua Baez | LF | .238 AVG |
| Jose Fermin | LF | .242 AVG |
| Thomas Saggese | LF | .268 AVG |
| Bryan Torres | LF | 0.00 ERA |
| Everson Pereira | RF | .235 AVG |
| Jordan Walker | RF | .281 AVG |
| Justin Bruihl | RP | 3.55 ERA |
| Caleb Ferguson | RP | 5.18 ERA |
| Ryan Fernandez | RP | 3.52 ERA |
| Luis Gastelum | RP | 4.85 ERA |
| Gordon Graceffo | RP | 2.70 ERA |
| Brycen Mautz | RP | 9.00 ERA |
| Riley O'Brien | RP | 4.03 ERA |
| Hancel Rincon | RP | 47.25 ERA |
| George Soriano | RP | 4.50 ERA |
| Ryne Stanek | RP | 4.42 ERA |
| Peter Strzelecki | RP | 5.79 ERA |
| Matt Svanson | RP | 7.27 ERA |
| Cade Winquest | RP | 6.75 ERA |
| Bruce Zimmermann | RP | 5.40 ERA |
| Hunter Dobbins | SP | 3.67 ERA |
| Cooper Hjerpe | SP | 0.00 ERA |
| Kyle Leahy | SP | 3.41 ERA |
| Quinn Mathews | SP | 4.11 ERA |
| Michael McGreevy | SP | 3.92 ERA |
| Andre Pallante | SP | 3.45 ERA |
| Masyn Winn | SS | .236 AVG |
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