Kyle Backhus, one of the Philadelphia Phillies arms, has worked in a limited role so far while giving the staff a L-handed look. His season line sits at 4.95 with a 1.55 across 20.0, and the overall profile reflects a pitcher still trying to settle into consistent major league rhythm. With 1 start and a 2-1 record, his usage has leaned more toward flexibility than a locked-in rotation spot.
The encouraging sign is the blend of strike-throwing and bat-missing ability. A 9.00 mark paired with a 2.70 walk rate suggests he can challenge hitters without giving away many free baserunners, which is often a foundation for better results ahead. Even so, the run prevention has been uneven, and that can point to mistakes in hittable spots, trouble finishing innings cleanly, or contact management that has not fully stabilized yet.
Recent form:
- 08/031.0 IP · 0 ER · 1 K
- 08/021.0 IP · 0 ER · 1 K
- 07/272.0 IP · 0 ER · 1 K
- 07/250.2 IP · 1 ER · 2 K
- 07/061.0 IP · 1 ER · 1 K
Since he last pitched, the short-burst usage has kept him in and out of different situations, and Kyle Backhus has pitched with a down trend lately. Because the workload is still relatively light, a few good or bad appearances can shift the surface numbers quickly, so the recent stretch matters more here than it would for a fully built-up starter.
Going forward, the key question is whether he can turn decent underlying traits into steadier outcomes over a larger sample. If the command remains sharp and the left-handed angle continues to play, he can carve out useful innings for Philadelphia.
Kyle Backhus game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | Washington Nationals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Aug 2 | Baltimore Orioles | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jul 27 | Miami Marlins | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jul 25 | New York Yankees | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 45.00 |
| Jul 6 | Kansas City Royals | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Jul 5 | Kansas City Royals | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jul 2 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Jul 1 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 28 | New York Mets | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 27 | New York Mets | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 |
| Jun 24 | Washington Nationals | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45.00 |
| Apr 25 | Atlanta Braves | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Apr 24 | Atlanta Braves | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Apr 22 | Chicago Cubs | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Apr 20 | Chicago Cubs | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Apr 19 | Atlanta Braves | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Apr 15 | Chicago Cubs | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Apr 5 | Colorado Rockies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Apr 3 | Colorado Rockies | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mar 29 | Texas Rangers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Mar 26 | Texas Rangers | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270.00 |
Kyle Backhus season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 0 | 20.25 | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 3.75 |
| Apr | 1 | 2.16 | 8.1 | 9 | 0 | 0.84 |
| Jun | 0 | 11.57 | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 2.14 |
| Jul | 0 | 4.50 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 1.83 |
| Aug | 0 | 0.00 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1.50 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .333
- Zone 02: .500
- Zone 03: .000
- Zone 04: .167
- Zone 05: .556
- Zone 06: .300
- Zone 07: .091
- Zone 08: .556
- Zone 09: .500
- Zone 11: .000
- Zone 12: .000
- Zone 13: .000
- Zone 14: .375
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .500
- Zone 02: 1.500
- Zone 03: .000
- Zone 04: .833
- Zone 05: 1.444
- Zone 06: .700
- Zone 07: .364
- Zone 08: 1.111
- Zone 09: 1.000
- Zone 11: .400
- Zone 12: .250
- Zone 13: .333
- Zone 14: .875
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .333
- Zone 02: 1.000
- Zone 03: .000
- Zone 04: .667
- Zone 05: .889
- Zone 06: .400
- Zone 07: .273
- Zone 08: .556
- Zone 09: .500
- Zone 11: .000
- Zone 12: .000
- Zone 13: .000
- Zone 14: .500
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .250
- Zone 02: .500
- Zone 03: .000
- Zone 04: .167
- Zone 05: .556
- Zone 06: .300
- Zone 07: .091
- Zone 08: .556
- Zone 09: .500
- Zone 11: .400
- Zone 12: .250
- Zone 13: .333
- Zone 14: .375
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 16.00
- Zone 02: 16.00
- Zone 03: 13.00
- Zone 04: 17.00
- Zone 05: 30.00
- Zone 06: 19.00
- Zone 07: 26.00
- Zone 08: 26.00
- Zone 09: 10.00
- Zone 11: 29.00
- Zone 12: 36.00
- Zone 13: 79.00
- Zone 14: 37.00
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: -
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 12.00
- Zone 02: 11.00
- Zone 03: 13.00
- Zone 04: 13.00
- Zone 05: 21.00
- Zone 06: 9.00
- Zone 07: 17.00
- Zone 08: 17.00
- Zone 09: 4.00
- Zone 11: 6.00
- Zone 12: 4.00
- Zone 13: 23.00
- Zone 14: 12.00
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