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Richard Lovelady
RP · 
Washington Nationals · #55
Bats/ThrowsL/L
Height6' 0"
Weight185 lbs
BirthplaceHinesville, GA
MLB Debut2019
Draft2016: Rd 10, Pk 313 (KC)
🪪Bio
Bats/ThrowsL/L
Height6' 0"
Weight185 lbs
BirthplaceHinesville, GA
MLB Debut2019
CollegeKennesaw State
Draft2016: Rd 10, Pk 313 (KC)
📊Season Stats (2026)
ERA4.11
W-L3-4
IP35.0
K31
Outs105
WHIP1.86
SV4
Full Stat Line
G38
GS6
QS0
HLD10
H41
ER16
HR5
BB24
K/97.97
WAR-0.01
🤚Career Splits by Handedness
vs Left-Handed Batters
AVG.321
OBP.441
SLG.464
OPS.905
vs Right-Handed Batters
AVG.268
OBP.388
SLG.482
OPS.870
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. SF
|
3.38 | 5.1 | 5 | 4 | .273 |
vs. MIA
|
3.86 | 4.2 | 5 | 4 | .200 |
vs. ATL
|
0.00 | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | .167 |
vs. PHI
|
15.00 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | .357 |
vs. NYM
|
6.75 | 2.2 | 2 | 2 | .200 |
vs. STL
|
3.38 | 2.2 | 3 | 1 | .308 |
vs. BAL
|
9.00 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | .333 |
vs. PIT
|
4.50 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | .444 |
vs. ARI
|
0.00 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
vs. CHW
|
0.00 | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | .286 |
vs. DET
|
0.00 | 1.1 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
vs. CIN
|
0.00 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
vs. KC
|
0.00 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
vs. MIL
|
0.00 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | .333 |
vs. MIN
|
0.00 | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | .000 |
vs. OAK
|
0.00 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
vs. SEA
|
0.00 | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | .600 |
vs. CLE
|
27.00 | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | .750 |
🏟️This Season at Each Ballpark
| Ballpark | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4.11 | 35.0 | 31 | 24 | .293 |
| Nationals Park | 6.75 | 16.0 | 17 | 13 | .297 |
| Citi Field | 1.80 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | .278 |
| Busch Stadium II | 3.38 | 2.2 | 3 | 1 | .308 |
| AT&T Park | 3.86 | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | .364 |
| Marlins Park | 0.00 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | .167 |
| U.S. Cellular Field | 0.00 | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | .286 |
| Comerica Park | 0.00 | 1.1 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| Great American | 0.00 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| Camden Yards | 0.00 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Progressive Field | 27.00 | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | .750 |
📅By Month & Recent Form
| Split | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 Days | 7.71 | 2.1 | 1 | 3 | .250 |
| Last 15 Days | 5.79 | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | .333 |
| Last 30 Days | 5.79 | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | .333 |
| March | 4.50 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | .353 |
| April | 1.86 | 9.2 | 8 | 6 | .229 |
| May | 2.79 | 9.2 | 9 | 7 | .270 |
| June | 7.71 | 7.0 | 6 | 5 | .333 |
| September | 5.79 | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | .333 |
🎯Pitch Arsenal (2026)
| Type | Pitches | Usage% | Zone% | Chase% | Whiff% | BA | wOBA | xwOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeper | 275 | 43.6% | 28.0% | 35.0% | 23.8% | .247 | .411 | .316 |
| Sinker | 184 | 29.2% | 25.5% | 51.1% | 14.9% | .378 | .377 | .383 |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 140 | 22.2% | 31.4% | 24.4% | 17.1% | .238 | .625 | .537 |
| Slider | 31 | 4.9% | 41.9% | 20.0% | 20.0% | .667 | .900 | .807 |
🌀Pitch Movement (2026)
| Type | # | Velo | Spin | IVB | H-Break | Ext |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeper | 161 | 81.6 | 2,495 | -0.5" | +1.1" | 7.2 |
| Sinker | 89 | 91.0 | 2,151 | +3.7" | -1.1" | 7.3 |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 76 | 91.2 | 2,382 | +11.8" | -0.3" | 7.3 |
| Slider | 19 | 86.9 | 2,491 | +3.5" | +0.3" | 7.2 |
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 | Outs | ERA | PC | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
NYM
|
7-1 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4.11 | 29 | — |
| W | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
DET
|
4-2 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3.71 | 19 | — |
| W | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
STL
|
8-5 | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.86 | 23 | — |
| L | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 |
PHI
|
3-0 | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.94 | 13 | — |
| W | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
PHI
|
3-6 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.73 | 17 | W |
| W | Sunday, June 28, 2026 |
BAL
|
6-4 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.86 | 6 | — |
| L | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
PHI
|
5-4 | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.90 | 6 | L |
| L | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
PHI
|
14-9 | 0.1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.64 | 15 | — |
| W | Monday, June 22, 2026 |
PHI
|
1-4 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.76 | 9 | — |
| W | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
KC
|
4-6 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.83 | 12 | — |
👥Team — Washington Nationals
| Player | Pos | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | 1B | .268 AVG |
| Yohandy Morales | 1B | .255 AVG |
| Abimelec Ortiz | 1B | .188 AVG |
| Nasim Nunez | 2B | .209 AVG |
| Brady House | 3B | .247 AVG |
| Jorbit Vivas | 3B | 13.50 ERA |
| Harry Ford | C | .190 AVG |
| Drew Millas | C | .185 AVG |
| Keibert Ruiz | C | .280 AVG |
| Jacob Young | CF | .252 AVG |
| Jose Tena | DH | 9.00 ERA |
| Joey Wiemer | Left Fielder | 22.50 ERA |
| Daylen Lile | LF | .246 AVG |
| Andrew Pinckney | LF | .280 AVG |
| Dylan Crews | RF | .223 AVG |
| James Wood | RF | .265 AVG |
| Clayton Beeter | RP | 4.50 ERA |
| Jake Bird | RP | 5.35 ERA |
| Riley Cornelio | RP | 3.68 ERA |
| Tom Cosgrove | RP | 7.71 ERA |
| Yovanny Cruz | RP | 5.06 ERA |
| Will Dion | RP | 3.62 ERA |
| Zak Kent | RP | 5.51 ERA |
| Max Kranick | RP | 9.33 ERA |
| Matt Krook | RP | 10.80 ERA |
| Justin Lawrence | RP | 7.34 ERA |
| Brad Lord | RP | 3.78 ERA |
| Kyle Nicolas | RP | 8.59 ERA |
| Carson Palmquist | RP | 7.71 ERA |
| Luis Perales | RP | 11.45 ERA |
| PJ Poulin | RP | 2.70 ERA |
| Orlando Ribalta | RP | 3.77 ERA |
| Paxton Schultz | RP | 6.40 ERA |
| Jared Simpson | RP | 10.38 ERA |
| Jack Sinclair | RP | 2.45 ERA |
| Erik Tolman | RP | 2.93 ERA |
| Gus Varland | RP | 6.55 ERA |
| Matt Waldron | RP | 6.54 ERA |
| Eddy Yean | RP | 2.45 ERA |
| Andrew Alvarez | SP | 3.43 ERA |
| Cade Cavalli | SP | 3.02 ERA |
| Connelly Early | SP | 3.33 ERA |
| Josiah Gray | SP | 0.00 ERA |
| DJ Herz | SP | 10.29 ERA |
| Jake Irvin | SP | 5.48 ERA |
| Jackson Kent | SP | 5.94 ERA |
| Miles Mikolas | SP | 5.82 ERA |
| CJ Abrams | SS | .261 AVG |
| Mitchell Parker | Starting Pitcher | 6.58 ERA |
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