Griffin Canning, a starter for the San Diego Padres, has worked through an uneven season line while trying to give the rotation usable innings. Across 11 starts and 62.0, the R-hander carries a 6.97, 1.63, and 9.15, with a 1-9 record that reflects both traffic on the bases and inconsistent run prevention.
The overall profile points to swing-and-miss ability that can still show up, but the command has been a major pressure point. A 4.65 walk rate creates extra stress, forces deeper counts, and leaves less margin for mistakes when hitters get something in the zone. When his fastball location and secondary feel are in sync, he can look capable of turning a lineup over; when they drift, innings can unravel quickly.
Recent form:
- 07/232.2 IP · 4 ER · 4 K
- 07/183.2 IP · 4 ER · 4 K
- 07/094.2 IP · 2 ER · 5 K
- 07/044.0 IP · 1 ER · 4 K
- 06/294.1 IP · 2 ER · 3 K
Griffin Canning has pitched through a up stretch recently, even if there have been flashes of better execution from one outing to the next. The key question is whether he can build on the cleaner sequences, limit free passes, and carry sharper command deeper into starts rather than letting one rough pocket define the appearance.
For the Padres, the path to steadier results is fairly clear: attack ahead in counts, avoid giving away baserunners, and turn his bat-missing stuff into more efficient outs. If the control stabilizes, the underlying arsenal gives him a chance to be more competitive than the surface line suggests, but the risk remains elevated until the command trend truly holds.
Griffin Canning game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23 | Atlanta Braves | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16.36 |
| Jul 18 | Kansas City Royals | 3.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11.25 |
| Jul 9 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 4.2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4.29 |
| Jul 4 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2.25 |
| Jun 29 | Chicago Cubs | 4.1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4.39 |
| Jun 23 | Atlanta Braves | 0.2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Jun 17 | St. Louis Cardinals | 4.1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2.20 |
| Jun 12 | Baltimore Orioles | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12.60 |
| Jun 6 | New York Mets | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1.80 |
| May 31 | Washington Nationals | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5.40 |
| May 25 | Philadelphia Phillies | 6.2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4.35 |
| May 19 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5.40 |
| May 14 | Milwaukee Brewers | 1.2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 45.00 |
| May 8 | St. Louis Cardinals | 4.1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13.17 |
| May 3 | Chicago White Sox | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1.80 |
Griffin Canning season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 6 | 7.16 | 27.2 | 27 | 15 | 1.55 |
| Jun | 3 | 6.98 | 19.1 | 19 | 13 | 1.81 |
| Jul | 2 | 6.60 | 15.0 | 17 | 4 | 1.53 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .333
- Zone 02: .500
- Zone 03: .167
- Zone 04: .455
- Zone 05: .393
- Zone 06: .304
- Zone 07: .267
- Zone 08: .360
- Zone 09: .391
- Zone 11: .000
- Zone 12: .143
- Zone 13: .158
- Zone 14: .030
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .667
- Zone 02: 1.500
- Zone 03: .333
- Zone 04: 1.136
- Zone 05: 1.207
- Zone 06: .739
- Zone 07: .733
- Zone 08: .769
- Zone 09: 1.167
- Zone 11: .700
- Zone 12: .375
- Zone 13: .429
- Zone 14: .354
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .333
- Zone 02: 1.125
- Zone 03: .167
- Zone 04: .682
- Zone 05: .857
- Zone 06: .435
- Zone 07: .467
- Zone 08: .440
- Zone 09: .783
- Zone 11: .000
- Zone 12: .143
- Zone 13: .211
- Zone 14: .030
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .333
- Zone 02: .500
- Zone 03: .167
- Zone 04: .455
- Zone 05: .379
- Zone 06: .304
- Zone 07: .267
- Zone 08: .346
- Zone 09: .417
- Zone 11: .700
- Zone 12: .250
- Zone 13: .238
- Zone 14: .333
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: 32.00
- Zone 02: 39.00
- Zone 03: 27.00
- Zone 04: 42.00
- Zone 05: 43.00
- Zone 06: 37.00
- Zone 07: 20.00
- Zone 08: 44.00
- Zone 09: 47.00
- Zone 11: 26.00
- Zone 12: 20.00
- Zone 13: 28.00
- Zone 14: 75.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 43.00
- Zone 02: 55.00
- Zone 03: 36.00
- Zone 04: 62.00
- Zone 05: 72.00
- Zone 06: 57.00
- Zone 07: 33.00
- Zone 08: 67.00
- Zone 09: 67.00
- Zone 11: 173.00
- Zone 12: 86.00
- Zone 13: 94.00
- Zone 14: 263.00
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