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Steven Matz
SP · 
Tampa Bay Rays · #32
Bats/ThrowsR/L
Height6' 2"
Weight205 lbs
BirthplaceStony Brook, NY
MLB Debut2014
Draft2009: Rd 2, Pk 72 (NYM)
🪪Bio
Bats/ThrowsR/L
Height6' 2"
Weight205 lbs
BirthplaceStony Brook, NY
MLB Debut2014
Draft2009: Rd 2, Pk 72 (NYM)
📊Season Stats (2026)
ERA5.72
W-L5-5
IP74.0
K54
WHIP1.26
SV1
Full Stat Line
G30
GS11
QS3
HLD1
H69
ER47
HR14
BB24
K/96.57
WAR-0.85
🤚Career Splits by Handedness
vs Left-Handed Batters
AVG.205
OBP.258
SLG.361
OPS.620
vs Right-Handed Batters
AVG.286
OBP.344
SLG.558
OPS.901
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. BAL
|
12.46 | 8.2 | 8 | 5 | .350 |
vs. CLE
|
2.57 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | .167 |
vs. CHW
|
2.84 | 6.1 | 4 | 1 | .250 |
vs. MIN
|
1.50 | 6.0 | 8 | 2 | .100 |
vs. SF
|
1.50 | 6.0 | 1 | 2 | .200 |
vs. NYY
|
3.60 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | .125 |
vs. STL
|
7.20 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | .300 |
vs. TEX
|
6.23 | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | .222 |
vs. NYM
|
0.00 | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | .167 |
vs. CIN
|
12.00 | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | .308 |
vs. SEA
|
0.00 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | .000 |
vs. KC
|
22.50 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | .545 |
vs. LAD
|
4.50 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | .250 |
vs. SD
|
0.00 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
vs. DET
|
27.00 | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | .600 |
vs. WSH
|
0.00 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | .167 |
vs. COL
|
0.00 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | .200 |
vs. TOR
|
13.50 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
vs. MIA
|
9.00 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
vs. OAK
|
0.00 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
vs. BOS
|
54.00 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | .667 |
🏟️This Season at Each Ballpark
| Ballpark | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5.88 | 72.0 | 53 | 23 | .246 |
| Tropicana Field | 6.94 | 36.1 | 29 | 13 | .270 |
| Progressive Field | 2.57 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | .167 |
| Target Field | 1.50 | 6.0 | 8 | 2 | .100 |
| U.S. Cellular Field | 3.38 | 5.1 | 4 | 1 | .286 |
| Busch Stadium II | 7.20 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | .300 |
| Camden Yards | 18.00 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | .438 |
| Safeco Field | 0.00 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | .000 |
| Dodger Stadium | 4.50 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | .250 |
| Coors Field | 0.00 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | .200 |
| Marlins Park | 9.00 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
📅By Month & Recent Form
| Split | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 Days | 5.40 | 3.1 | 2 | 2 | .214 |
| Last 15 Days | 2.84 | 6.1 | 4 | 2 | .200 |
| Last 30 Days | 7.84 | 10.1 | 6 | 3 | .273 |
| March | 7.20 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | .300 |
| April | 3.76 | 26.1 | 25 | 10 | .191 |
| May | 5.54 | 13.0 | 8 | 6 | .275 |
| June | 14.54 | 8.2 | 6 | 2 | .405 |
| July | 2.70 | 3.1 | 3 | 1 | .091 |
| August | 5.11 | 12.1 | 7 | 1 | .208 |
| September | 5.40 | 3.1 | 2 | 2 | .214 |
🎯Pitch Arsenal (2026)
| Type | Pitches | Usage% | Zone% | Chase% | Whiff% | BA | wOBA | xwOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinker | 620 | 49.6% | 32.3% | 18.9% | 16.9% | .270 | .415 | .365 |
| Changeup | 369 | 29.5% | 19.2% | 45.4% | 19.4% | .208 | .356 | .358 |
| Curveball | 148 | 11.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% | 17.9% | .179 | .316 | .255 |
| Slider | 114 | 9.1% | 14.9% | 37.5% | 4.2% | .320 | .450 | .439 |
🌀Pitch Movement (2026)
| Type | # | Velo | Spin | IVB | H-Break | Ext |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinker | 380 | 93.8 | 2,171 | +10.5" | -1.4" | 6.5 |
| Changeup | 214 | 83.1 | 2,327 | +0.1" | -1.2" | 6.6 |
| Curveball | 73 | 78.9 | 2,269 | -10.7" | +0.9" | 6.6 |
| Slider | 68 | 82.3 | 2,311 | -2.6" | +0.9" | 6.7 |
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 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
ATL
|
7-2 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.72 | 30 | — |
| L | Sunday, September 6, 2026 |
TEX
|
6-8 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5.88 | 33 | L |
| L | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 |
NYM
|
10-4 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.70 | 30 | — |
| L | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
NYM
|
3-2 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.90 | 22 | — |
| W | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
SD
|
4-9 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.99 | 22 | — |
| L | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 |
TOR
|
10-5 | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.17 | 17 | — |
| L | Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
BAL
|
10-2 | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6.02 | 31 | — |
| L | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
BAL
|
6-5 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.37 | 21 | — |
| W | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
OAK
|
8-4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.46 | 9 | — |
| W | Sunday, August 9, 2026 |
SEA
|
4-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.55 | 14 | S |
👥Team — Tampa Bay Rays
| Player | Pos | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | 1B | .277 AVG |
| Richie Palacios | 2B | .228 AVG |
| Ben Williamson | 2B | 3.60 ERA |
| Junior Caminero | 3B | .280 AVG |
| Nick Madrigal | 3B | .255 AVG |
| Nick Fortes | C | .263 AVG |
| Liam Hicks | C | .287 AVG |
| Kenny Piper | C | .222 AVG |
| Cedric Mullins | CF | .204 AVG |
| Yandy Diaz | DH | .305 AVG |
| Chandler Simpson | LF | .308 AVG |
| Hunter Bigge | Relief Pitcher | 6.98 ERA |
| Mason Englert | Relief Pitcher | 4.54 ERA |
| Jonny DeLuca | RF | .262 AVG |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | RF | .242 AVG |
| Ryan Vilade | RF | .262 AVG |
| Jake Fraley | Right Fielder | .232 AVG |
| Bryan Baker | RP | 1.61 ERA |
| Cam Booser | RP | 2.27 ERA |
| Garrett Cleavinger | RP | 4.79 ERA |
| Alexander Cook | RP | 7.36 ERA |
| Michael Grove | RP | 5.14 ERA |
| Ty Johnson | RP | 5.40 ERA |
| Kevin Kelly | RP | 2.51 ERA |
| Casey Legumina | RP | 3.72 ERA |
| Manuel Rodriguez | RP | 3.86 ERA |
| Jesse Scholtens | RP | 4.03 ERA |
| Cole Sulser | RP | 4.74 ERA |
| Tyler Wells | RP | 2.44 ERA |
| Joe Boyle | SP | 5.21 ERA |
| Griffin Jax | SP | 3.99 ERA |
| Nick Martinez | SP | 2.92 ERA |
| Shane McClanahan | SP | 3.36 ERA |
| Freddy Peralta | SP | 4.82 ERA |
| Drew Rasmussen | SP | 2.88 ERA |
| Ian Seymour | SP | 4.33 ERA |
| Jorge Mateo | SS | 3.86 ERA |
| Taylor Walls | SS | .218 AVG |
| Carson Williams | SS | .108 AVG |
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