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Matt Waldron
RP · 
Washington Nationals · #56
Bats/ThrowsR/R
Height6' 2"
Weight185 lbs
BirthplaceOmaha, NE
MLB Debut2022
Draft2022: Rd 18, Pk 550 (CLE)
🪪Bio
Bats/ThrowsR/R
Height6' 2"
Weight185 lbs
BirthplaceOmaha, NE
MLB Debut2022
CollegeNebraska
Draft2022: Rd 18, Pk 550 (CLE)
📊Season Stats (2026)
ERA6.64
W-L2-2
IP42.0
K32
WHIP1.62
SV0
Full Stat Line
G16
GS4
QS0
HLD1
H57
ER31
HR7
BB11
K/96.86
WAR-0.53
🤚Career Splits by Handedness
vs Left-Handed Batters
AVG.344
OBP.387
SLG.625
OPS1.012
vs Right-Handed Batters
AVG.304
OBP.341
SLG.392
OPS.734
Career totals from real plate-appearance data — lower OPS allowed is better for a pitcher.
⚔️This Season vs. Each Opponent
🏟️This Season at Each Ballpark
| Ballpark | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6.64 | 42.0 | 32 | 11 | .326 |
| PETCO Park | 3.38 | 8.0 | 4 | 2 | .258 |
| AT&T Park | 1.80 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | .118 |
| Coors Field | 10.80 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | .364 |
| Nationals Park | 0.00 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | .318 |
| Angel Stadium | 14.73 | 3.2 | 4 | 1 | .421 |
| Kauffman Stadium | 7.71 | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | .250 |
| Citizens Bank Park | 0.00 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | .000 |
| Marlins Park | 4.50 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | .375 |
| Tropicana Field | 9.00 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | .500 |
| Rogers Centre | 81.00 | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | .750 |
📅By Month & Recent Form
| Split | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 Days | 0.00 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | .318 |
| Last 15 Days | 2.57 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | .367 |
| Last 30 Days | 4.82 | 9.1 | 4 | 3 | .350 |
| April | 9.88 | 13.2 | 8 | 5 | .361 |
| May | 6.52 | 9.2 | 14 | 2 | .289 |
| July | 3.86 | 9.1 | 6 | 1 | .278 |
| August | 4.82 | 9.1 | 4 | 3 | .350 |
🎯Pitch Arsenal (2026)
| Type | Pitches | Usage% | Zone% | Chase% | Whiff% | BA | wOBA | xwOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knuckle Ball | 190 | 27.7% | 25.8% | 28.3% | 19.6% | .327 | .314 | .241 |
| Cutter | 146 | 21.3% | 30.1% | 39.6% | 12.5% | .289 | .352 | .199 |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 123 | 18.0% | 23.6% | 29.6% | 18.5% | .323 | .511 | .508 |
| Sinker | 113 | 16.5% | 37.2% | 21.6% | 24.3% | .406 | .385 | .322 |
| Sweeper | 113 | 16.5% | 28.3% | 13.6% | 9.1% | .292 | .411 | .287 |
🌀Pitch Movement (2026)
| Type | # | Velo | Spin | IVB | H-Break | Ext |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knuckle Ball | 188 | 80.5 | 335 | -2.9" | +0.2" | 6.4 |
| Cutter | 144 | 87.9 | 2,119 | +7.4" | -0.2" | 6.6 |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 120 | 92.0 | 2,057 | +13.5" | +0.6" | 6.7 |
| Sinker | 117 | 91.5 | 2,017 | +8.5" | +1.3" | 6.7 |
| Sweeper | 116 | 80.9 | 1,964 | +3.6" | -1.0" | 6.6 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 |
ATL
|
8-0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.54 | 5 | — |
| W | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
MIA
|
3-6 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.64 | 41 | W |
| L | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
COL
|
13-1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.15 | 28 | — |
| W | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 |
TB
|
10-5 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7.54 | 26 | — |
| L | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
TOR
|
4-6 | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7.46 | 16 | — |
| W | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
PHI
|
7-5 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 | 21 | — |
| W | Friday, August 7, 2026 |
PHI
|
5-4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.95 | 12 | — |
| W | Saturday, July 25, 2026 |
MIA
|
7-2 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7.16 | 39 | — |
| L | Thursday, July 23, 2026 |
ATL
|
5-6 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.34 | 30 | — |
| L | Saturday, July 18, 2026 |
KC
|
1-6 | 2.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7.53 | 27 | — |
👥Team — Washington Nationals
| Player | Pos | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | 1B | .247 AVG |
| Yohandy Morales | 1B | — |
| Abimelec Ortiz | 1B | .218 AVG |
| Nasim Nunez | 2B | .216 AVG |
| Brady House | 3B | .241 AVG |
| Curtis Mead | 3B | .253 AVG |
| Jorbit Vivas | 3B | 13.50 ERA |
| Harry Ford | C | .188 AVG |
| Drew Millas | C | .185 AVG |
| Keibert Ruiz | C | .283 AVG |
| Jacob Young | CF | .246 AVG |
| Jose Tena | DH | .227 AVG |
| Joey Wiemer | Left Fielder | 22.50 ERA |
| Daylen Lile | LF | .257 AVG |
| Andrew Pinckney | LF | .273 AVG |
| Paxton Schultz | Relief Pitcher | 6.40 ERA |
| Gus Varland | Relief Pitcher | 6.82 ERA |
| Dylan Crews | RF | .220 AVG |
| James Wood | RF | .265 AVG |
| Clayton Beeter | RP | 3.45 ERA |
| Jake Bird | RP | 5.35 ERA |
| Riley Cornelio | RP | 5.40 ERA |
| Tom Cosgrove | RP | 7.71 ERA |
| Yovanny Cruz | RP | 5.79 ERA |
| Will Dion | RP | 3.38 ERA |
| Max Kranick | RP | 7.41 ERA |
| Matt Krook | RP | 10.80 ERA |
| Justin Lawrence | RP | 7.34 ERA |
| Brad Lord | RP | 3.75 ERA |
| Carson Palmquist | RP | 7.71 ERA |
| Luis Perales | RP | 21.00 ERA |
| PJ Poulin | RP | 2.70 ERA |
| Orlando Ribalta | RP | 3.86 ERA |
| Jared Simpson | RP | — |
| Erik Tolman | RP | 0.00 ERA |
| Eddy Yean | RP | 1.80 ERA |
| Andrew Alvarez | SP | 3.47 ERA |
| Cade Cavalli | SP | 3.12 ERA |
| Jake Irvin | SP | 5.62 ERA |
| Jackson Kent | SP | 5.59 ERA |
| Miles Mikolas | SP | 5.82 ERA |
| CJ Abrams | SS | .267 AVG |
| Mitchell Parker | Starting Pitcher | 6.58 ERA |
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