Drew Rasmussen, a starter for the Tampa Bay Rays, has given this rotation a steady presence with a R-handed mix that has translated into a 3.28 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 8-5 record across 19 starts. His workload has reached 104.1 innings, and the overall profile points to a pitcher who limits traffic well while keeping his club in games.
The strike-throwing foundation stands out. With 8.88 strikeouts per nine and just 1.55 walks per nine, Drew Rasmussen has paired solid bat-missing ability with efficient command. He does not need to overpower every lineup to succeed, because his approach supports weak contact, cleaner innings, and a sustainable baseline when his location is sharp.
Recent form:
- 07/215.0 IP · 2 ER · 5 K
- 07/092.1 IP · 6 ER · 2 K
- 07/045.0 IP · 5 ER · 2 K
- 06/286.0 IP · 0 ER · 5 K
- 06/226.0 IP · 2 ER · 5 K
Drew Rasmussen has pitched through an up stretch recently, though the game-to-game results still suggest some normal volatility. When he is getting ahead early and finishing hitters on his terms, he looks capable of working deep enough to stabilize a matchup. If his command within the zone backs up, the margin for error narrows more quickly.
For fantasy and matchup purposes, the appeal comes from the blend of ratio help, dependable control, and enough swing-and-miss to avoid being purely contact driven. His season line with 8 wins and 5 losses reflects useful consistency, and he remains the type of arm who can support both floor and upside when the command and pitch sequencing are in sync.
Drew Rasmussen game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | Toronto Blue Jays | 5 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3.60 |
| Jul 9 | New York Yankees | 2.1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 25.71 |
| Jul 4 | Houston Astros | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Jun 28 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 22 | Kansas City Royals | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Jun 16 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1.29 |
| Jun 10 | Boston Red Sox | 7 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 5 | Miami Marlins | 7 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.00 |
| May 30 | Los Angeles Angels | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11.25 |
| May 24 | New York Yankees | 7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0.00 |
| May 17 | Miami Marlins | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.53 |
| May 11 | Toronto Blue Jays | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4.50 |
| May 5 | Toronto Blue Jays | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Apr 29 | Cleveland Guardians | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3.60 |
| Apr 24 | Minnesota Twins | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1.50 |
| Apr 18 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 3.2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11.25 |
| Apr 12 | New York Yankees | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Apr 1 | Milwaukee Brewers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1.80 |
| Mar 26 | St. Louis Cardinals | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1.80 |
Drew Rasmussen season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 1.80 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0.80 |
| Apr | 5 | 2.81 | 25.2 | 30 | 5 | 0.86 |
| May | 5 | 4.13 | 28.1 | 23 | 7 | 1.20 |
| Jun | 5 | 0.82 | 33.0 | 39 | 4 | 0.61 |
| Jul | 3 | 9.49 | 12.1 | 9 | 2 | 1.78 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .176
- Zone 02: .238
- Zone 03: .182
- Zone 04: .211
- Zone 05: .246
- Zone 06: .357
- Zone 07: .313
- Zone 08: .308
- Zone 09: .265
- Zone 11: .194
- Zone 12: .188
- Zone 13: .036
- Zone 14: .080
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .412
- Zone 02: .636
- Zone 03: .500
- Zone 04: .632
- Zone 05: .623
- Zone 06: 1.214
- Zone 07: .688
- Zone 08: .731
- Zone 09: .543
- Zone 11: .615
- Zone 12: .500
- Zone 13: .188
- Zone 14: .250
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .235
- Zone 02: .381
- Zone 03: .318
- Zone 04: .421
- Zone 05: .377
- Zone 06: .857
- Zone 07: .375
- Zone 08: .423
- Zone 09: .294
- Zone 11: .323
- Zone 12: .188
- Zone 13: .036
- Zone 14: .080
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .176
- Zone 02: .273
- Zone 03: .182
- Zone 04: .211
- Zone 05: .246
- Zone 06: .357
- Zone 07: .313
- Zone 08: .308
- Zone 09: .257
- Zone 11: .359
- Zone 12: .350
- Zone 13: .156
- Zone 14: .179
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: -
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 67.00
- Zone 02: 63.00
- Zone 03: 62.00
- Zone 04: 51.00
- Zone 05: 74.00
- Zone 06: 68.00
- Zone 07: 36.00
- Zone 08: 56.00
- Zone 09: 79.00
- Zone 11: 63.00
- Zone 12: 47.00
- Zone 13: 48.00
- Zone 14: 87.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 84.00
- Zone 02: 84.00
- Zone 03: 82.00
- Zone 04: 69.00
- Zone 05: 138.00
- Zone 06: 105.00
- Zone 07: 54.00
- Zone 08: 80.00
- Zone 09: 112.00
- Zone 11: 202.00
- Zone 12: 131.00
- Zone 13: 159.00
- Zone 14: 337.00
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