Carmen Mlodzinski, one of the Pittsburgh Pirates arms, has given the staff useful innings across multiple roles this season. The right-hander has worked to a 3.34 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 86.1 innings, with 7.19 strikeouts per nine and a 6-3 record through 9 starts. His profile points more to steadiness and adaptability than overpowering dominance, but he has helped keep games under control when deployed.
Mlodzinski’s overall shape suggests a pitcher who can navigate lineups with a workable mix and enough command to avoid long stretches of trouble. The 3.13 walk rate is an important marker for how clean his outings can be, and when he is locating early he tends to stay ahead and limit damaging contact. Because he does not rely purely on swing-and-miss stuff, efficiency, sequencing, and traffic management remain central to his success.
Recent form:
- 07/222.2 IP · 3 ER · 3 K
- 07/183.0 IP · 0 ER · 2 K
- 07/113.0 IP · 1 ER · 2 K
- 07/072.0 IP · 0 ER · 2 K
- 07/023.0 IP · 0 ER · 0 K
In that span, he has pitched with a up look, showing the kind of stability that can earn continued trust in flexible usage. Even if the role shifts from start to bulk relief or back again, his recent outings indicate he is giving Pittsburgh competitive frames without much unnecessary chaos.
Looking ahead, the key question is whether he can keep pairing manageable walks with enough weak contact to hold his run prevention in place. If that balance continues, Carmen Mlodzinski can remain a useful option for the Pittsburgh Pirates, especially in spots where versatility matters.
Carmen Mlodzinski game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22 | New York Yankees | 2.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12.27 |
| Jul 18 | Cleveland Guardians | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jul 11 | Milwaukee Brewers | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Jul 7 | Atlanta Braves | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jul 2 | Philadelphia Phillies | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 28 | Cincinnati Reds | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 24 | Seattle Mariners | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 20 | Colorado Rockies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 15 | Athletics | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 10 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 3.2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11.25 |
| Jun 4 | Houston Astros | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2.25 |
| May 25 | Chicago Cubs | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.80 |
| May 20 | St. Louis Cardinals | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| May 14 | Colorado Rockies | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.60 |
| May 8 | San Francisco Giants | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
| May 2 | Cincinnati Reds | 5.2 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 8.65 |
| Apr 26 | Milwaukee Brewers | 3.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Apr 21 | Texas Rangers | 4.1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 10.98 |
| Apr 15 | Washington Nationals | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Apr 10 | Chicago Cubs | 5.1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Apr 4 | Baltimore Orioles | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4.29 |
| Mar 29 | New York Mets | 4.1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4.39 |
Carmen Mlodzinski season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 4.15 | 4.1 | 8 | 0 | 1.38 |
| Apr | 4 | 4.13 | 24.0 | 22 | 11 | 1.46 |
| May | 4 | 3.38 | 26.2 | 16 | 9 | 1.39 |
| Jun | 0 | 2.55 | 17.2 | 14 | 6 | 1.42 |
| Jul | 0 | 2.63 | 13.2 | 9 | 4 | 1.02 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .091
- Zone 02: .308
- Zone 03: .091
- Zone 04: .273
- Zone 05: .419
- Zone 06: .429
- Zone 07: .360
- Zone 08: .222
- Zone 09: .381
- Zone 11: .095
- Zone 12: .143
- Zone 13: .214
- Zone 14: .030
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .182
- Zone 02: .923
- Zone 03: .182
- Zone 04: .588
- Zone 05: 1.093
- Zone 06: 1.138
- Zone 07: .800
- Zone 08: .556
- Zone 09: .810
- Zone 11: .528
- Zone 12: .583
- Zone 13: .543
- Zone 14: .268
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .091
- Zone 02: .615
- Zone 03: .091
- Zone 04: .333
- Zone 05: .674
- Zone 06: .750
- Zone 07: .440
- Zone 08: .333
- Zone 09: .429
- Zone 11: .095
- Zone 12: .143
- Zone 13: .286
- Zone 14: .061
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .091
- Zone 02: .308
- Zone 03: .091
- Zone 04: .265
- Zone 05: .419
- Zone 06: .414
- Zone 07: .360
- Zone 08: .222
- Zone 09: .381
- Zone 11: .472
- Zone 12: .500
- Zone 13: .283
- Zone 14: .220
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 52.00
- Zone 02: 52.00
- Zone 03: 32.00
- Zone 04: 61.00
- Zone 05: 59.00
- Zone 06: 69.00
- Zone 07: 40.00
- Zone 08: 66.00
- Zone 09: 53.00
- Zone 11: 38.00
- Zone 12: 19.00
- Zone 13: 54.00
- Zone 14: 69.00
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 65.00
- Zone 02: 75.00
- Zone 03: 42.00
- Zone 04: 96.00
- Zone 05: 98.00
- Zone 06: 97.00
- Zone 07: 64.00
- Zone 08: 106.00
- Zone 09: 75.00
- Zone 11: 210.00
- Zone 12: 83.00
- Zone 13: 193.00
- Zone 14: 259.00
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