Michael Lorenzen, one of the Colorado Rockies arms, has logged 100.2 across 21 starts while working to a 6.53 ERA, 1.79 WHIP, and 6.97 strikeouts per nine. His 3-9 record reflects a season that has asked him to absorb innings, but the overall line points to uneven run prevention and frequent traffic on the bases.
As a R-handed starter, Lorenzen profiles as a pitcher who can still help when his fastball command is ahead of the count and he keeps hitters from sitting on mistakes. The strikeout rate is playable, yet the combination of contact allowed and a 3.49 walk rate can put extra pressure on every inning. For him, sustainability comes down to sharper location, getting to favorable counts sooner, and limiting the stretches where one baserunner turns into a bigger inning.
Recent form:
- 07/213.2 IP · 6 ER · 5 K
- 07/125.0 IP · 1 ER · 1 K
- 07/076.0 IP · 2 ER · 5 K
- 07/024.1 IP · 2 ER · 1 K
- 06/275.2 IP · 2 ER · 1 K
Since he last pitched, the trend has been up, with flashes of steadier execution mixed with outings where command backed up. He has pitched well enough at times to suggest there is still some streamable appeal in the right matchup, but the floor remains shaky when walks pile up or hitters force him into stressful sequences.
Looking ahead, Lorenzen is best viewed as a volatile rotation option whose value depends on opponent quality and whether he can work efficiently through the lineup. If he throws enough strikes early and avoids free passes, he can settle into useful starts; if not, the risk of short outings and crooked numbers stays elevated.
Michael Lorenzen game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | Washington Nationals | 3.2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 16.88 |
| Jul 12 | San Francisco Giants | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.80 |
| Jul 7 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.00 |
| Jul 2 | Miami Marlins | 4.1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4.39 |
| Jun 27 | Minnesota Twins | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.46 |
| Jun 21 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 5.1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7.06 |
| Jun 15 | Chicago Cubs | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1.80 |
| Jun 10 | Chicago Cubs | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1.80 |
| Jun 3 | Los Angeles Angels | 3.1 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 23.23 |
| May 29 | San Francisco Giants | 3.2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8.44 |
| May 23 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9.00 |
| May 17 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 4.2 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 12.86 |
| May 12 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3.60 |
| May 6 | New York Mets | 5 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12.60 |
| Apr 30 | Cincinnati Reds | 5.1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7.06 |
| Apr 24 | New York Mets | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1.29 |
| Apr 19 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5.40 |
| Apr 14 | Houston Astros | 2.2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8.18 |
| Apr 11 | San Diego Padres | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Apr 8 | Houston Astros | 5.2 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1.73 |
| Apr 3 | Philadelphia Phillies | 3 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 27.00 |
| Mar 28 | Miami Marlins | 4.1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6.59 |
Michael Lorenzen season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 6.23 | 4.1 | 4 | 0 | 1.62 |
| Apr | 6 | 6.07 | 29.2 | 20 | 9 | 1.79 |
| May | 5 | 8.87 | 23.1 | 19 | 11 | 2.10 |
| Jun | 5 | 5.92 | 24.1 | 23 | 6 | 1.52 |
| Jul | 4 | 5.21 | 19.0 | 12 | 13 | 1.79 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .250
- Zone 02: .357
- Zone 03: .313
- Zone 04: .250
- Zone 05: .424
- Zone 06: .500
- Zone 07: .417
- Zone 08: .293
- Zone 09: .395
- Zone 11: .318
- Zone 12: .333
- Zone 13: .292
- Zone 14: .116
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .821
- Zone 02: 1.000
- Zone 03: .625
- Zone 04: .545
- Zone 05: 1.098
- Zone 06: 1.425
- Zone 07: 1.040
- Zone 08: .724
- Zone 09: .923
- Zone 11: .913
- Zone 12: 1.167
- Zone 13: .733
- Zone 14: .389
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .571
- Zone 02: .643
- Zone 03: .313
- Zone 04: .295
- Zone 05: .712
- Zone 06: 1.000
- Zone 07: .667
- Zone 08: .431
- Zone 09: .553
- Zone 11: .500
- Zone 12: .889
- Zone 13: .375
- Zone 14: .140
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .250
- Zone 02: .379
- Zone 03: .313
- Zone 04: .250
- Zone 05: .410
- Zone 06: .475
- Zone 07: .400
- Zone 08: .293
- Zone 09: .385
- Zone 11: .674
- Zone 12: .500
- Zone 13: .433
- Zone 14: .278
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 59.00
- Zone 02: 57.00
- Zone 03: 37.00
- Zone 04: 61.00
- Zone 05: 78.00
- Zone 06: 69.00
- Zone 07: 55.00
- Zone 08: 75.00
- Zone 09: 85.00
- Zone 11: 37.00
- Zone 12: 22.00
- Zone 13: 47.00
- Zone 14: 92.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 88.00
- Zone 02: 84.00
- Zone 03: 50.00
- Zone 04: 103.00
- Zone 05: 136.00
- Zone 06: 106.00
- Zone 07: 80.00
- Zone 08: 124.00
- Zone 09: 125.00
- Zone 11: 260.00
- Zone 12: 96.00
- Zone 13: 178.00
- Zone 14: 411.00
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: -
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