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Mitch Spence
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45
Team
KC · P
Debut
2024 · 3 MLB seasons

Mitch Spence

Age 28
Contract Value $316,911/yr
Size 6' 1" · 185
Throws RHP
Bats Right
From Kirkland, WA
0-2 W-L
21.21
ERA
3.00
WHIP
5.8
K/9
8.7
BB/9
9.1
Innings
1
Starts
Mitch Spence season snapshot
Season stats
ERA
21.21
WHIP
3.00
K/9
5.8
BB/9
8.7
HR/9
2.89
IP
9.1
GS
1
W-L
0-2
◆ Pitcher snapshot

Mitch Spence, a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, has had a difficult run to this point, carrying a 21.21 ERA and 3.00 WHIP across 9.1 innings. The right-hander has worked in 1 start and owns a 0-2 record, with his current profile reflecting more damage prevention issues than steady rhythm from outing to outing.

His strikeout rate sits at 5.79 per nine innings, while the walk rate of 8.68 points to inconsistent command and too many stressful counts. When he is not getting ahead early, hitters can force him into unfavorable situations, and that has made it harder for his stuff to play. For now, the biggest question is whether he can sharpen location enough to avoid extended innings and limit traffic.

Recent form:

Recent starts
  • 06/261.1 IP · 10 ER · 2 K
  • 06/154.0 IP · 6 ER · 1 K
  • 04/184.0 IP · 6 ER · 3 K

Since he last pitched, the overall trend has remained tough, and Mitch Spence has pitched without much margin for error. The recent stretch suggests he needs cleaner execution, especially early in counts, to settle games down and work deeper into appearances.

Looking ahead, the path to better results is fairly clear: more strikes, fewer free passes, and more reliable contact management. If he can establish a steadier tempo and keep hitters from dictating at-bats, there is room for improvement, but the current risk profile remains elevated until the command stabilizes and the outings become more efficient.

Key facts
ERA 21.21WHIP 3.00K/9 5.79W-L 0-2
Mitch Spence ERA trend
Last 6
Earned runs per start
Avg 7.3 ER / start

Mitch Spence game log

2026 season
DateOpponentIPHERKBBERA
Jun 26Chicago White Sox1.18102381.82
Jun 15Washington Nationals4761113.50
Apr 18New York Yankees4463513.50

Mitch Spence season splits

Home / away / vs L-R · 2026
Away ERA
ERA21.21
vs Left AVG
AVG0.481
vs Right AVG
AVG0.316
Mitch Spence monthly splits
ERA · IP · K · BB · WHIP per month
MonthGSERAIPKBBWHIP
Apr013.504.0352.25
Jun127.005.1343.56
Pitch arsenal
Usage and average velocity · 2026
FCCutter
38.0%91.9 mph
SLSlider
20.0%84.5 mph
SISinker
17.0%92.5 mph
CUCurveball
16.5%81.6 mph
CHChangeup
8.5%88.0 mph

Performance vs teams

2026 starts · sorted by ERA

Hot / Cold zones

Opponent results by strike zone area

AVG by zone

  • Zone 01: .000
  • Zone 02: .400
  • Zone 03: -
  • Zone 04: .000
  • Zone 05: .600
  • Zone 06: .500
  • Zone 07: .333
  • Zone 08: .667
  • Zone 09: .500
  • Zone 11: .000
  • Zone 12: .000
  • Zone 13: .250
  • Zone 14: .375

OPS by zone

  • Zone 01: .000
  • Zone 02: .800
  • Zone 03: -
  • Zone 04: .000
  • Zone 05: 2.400
  • Zone 06: 1.000
  • Zone 07: .667
  • Zone 08: 1.833
  • Zone 09: .800
  • Zone 11: .667
  • Zone 12: .000
  • Zone 13: .800
  • Zone 14: 1.167

SLG by zone

  • Zone 01: .000
  • Zone 02: .400
  • Zone 03: -
  • Zone 04: .000
  • Zone 05: 1.800
  • Zone 06: .500
  • Zone 07: .333
  • Zone 08: 1.167
  • Zone 09: .500
  • Zone 11: .000
  • Zone 12: .000
  • Zone 13: .500
  • Zone 14: .875

OBP by zone

  • Zone 01: .000
  • Zone 02: .400
  • Zone 03: -
  • Zone 04: .000
  • Zone 05: .600
  • Zone 06: .500
  • Zone 07: .333
  • Zone 08: .667
  • Zone 09: .400
  • Zone 11: .667
  • Zone 12: .000
  • Zone 13: .400
  • Zone 14: .583

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: 10.00
  • Zone 02: 7.00
  • Zone 03: 1.00
  • Zone 04: 9.00
  • Zone 05: 8.00
  • Zone 06: 11.00
  • Zone 07: 15.00
  • Zone 08: 13.00
  • Zone 09: 14.00
  • Zone 11: 18.00
  • Zone 12: 4.00
  • Zone 13: 35.00
  • Zone 14: 55.00

numberOfStrikes by zone

  • Zone 01: 8.00
  • Zone 02: 3.00
  • Zone 03: 1.00
  • Zone 04: 8.00
  • Zone 05: 3.00
  • Zone 06: 5.00
  • Zone 07: 12.00
  • Zone 08: 7.00
  • Zone 09: 9.00
  • Zone 11: 3.00
  • Zone 12: 1.00
  • Zone 13: 7.00
  • Zone 14: 11.00
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