Payton Tolle, a starter for the Boston Red Sox, has put together a season that blends useful swing-and-miss ability with generally steady run prevention. The L-hander enters this stretch with a 5-6 record across 16 starts and 89.2, pairing a 3.31 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP while showing the traits of a pitcher who can help stabilize a rotation.
His profile is built around a solid strikeout foundation and workable control, reflected in a 9.64 K/9 and 2.61 BB/9. When he is locating well, he can get ahead, limit traffic, and force hitters into less comfortable at-bats. The overall shape of his season suggests a pitcher whose baseline is dependable, though occasional lapses in command or execution can still create shorter outings than fantasy managers or the club would prefer.
Recent form:
- 07/205.2 IP · 4 ER · 9 K
- 07/123.2 IP · 1 ER · 7 K
- 07/076.0 IP · 0 ER · 6 K
- 07/013.0 IP · 6 ER · 5 K
- 06/267.0 IP · 0 ER · 7 K
Since he last pitched, the results have pointed to a down trend overall, even if the game log still shows some volatility from start to start. Payton Tolle has pitched well enough in recent outings to remain relevant in most formats, especially when the matchup gives him room to lean on his strikeout ability and avoid extended innings.
Looking ahead, the key question is how consistently he can maintain efficiency deep into games while keeping free passes in check. If the command holds, his current ratios are supportable and there is room for more wins than the 5 and 6 totals currently show.
Payton Tolle game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 | Baltimore Orioles | 5.2 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 6.92 |
| Jul 12 | New York Mets | 3.2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2.81 |
| Jul 7 | Chicago White Sox | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jul 1 | Washington Nationals | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 18.00 |
| Jun 26 | New York Yankees | 7 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Jun 21 | Seattle Mariners | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Jun 16 | Toronto Blue Jays | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5.40 |
| Jun 9 | Tampa Bay Rays | 6 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Jun 3 | Baltimore Orioles | 6 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.00 |
| May 28 | Atlanta Braves | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4.29 |
| May 22 | Minnesota Twins | 6 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 |
| May 16 | Atlanta Braves | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2.25 |
| May 10 | Tampa Bay Rays | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1.80 |
| May 4 | Detroit Tigers | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Apr 28 | Toronto Blue Jays | 4.2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6.43 |
| Apr 23 | New York Yankees | 6 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1.50 |
Payton Tolle season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 2 | 3.38 | 10.2 | 15 | 5 | 1.03 |
| May | 5 | 2.35 | 30.2 | 31 | 6 | 0.85 |
| Jun | 5 | 3.00 | 30.0 | 23 | 9 | 1.20 |
| Jul | 4 | 5.40 | 18.1 | 27 | 6 | 1.42 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .167
- Zone 02: .133
- Zone 03: .227
- Zone 04: .286
- Zone 05: .159
- Zone 06: .222
- Zone 07: .278
- Zone 08: .238
- Zone 09: .318
- Zone 11: .091
- Zone 12: .258
- Zone 13: .154
- Zone 14: .429
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .625
- Zone 02: .367
- Zone 03: .500
- Zone 04: .778
- Zone 05: .386
- Zone 06: .741
- Zone 07: .667
- Zone 08: .476
- Zone 09: .909
- Zone 11: .333
- Zone 12: .700
- Zone 13: .559
- Zone 14: 1.150
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .458
- Zone 02: .233
- Zone 03: .273
- Zone 04: .514
- Zone 05: .227
- Zone 06: .519
- Zone 07: .389
- Zone 08: .238
- Zone 09: .591
- Zone 11: .091
- Zone 12: .355
- Zone 13: .269
- Zone 14: .786
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .167
- Zone 02: .133
- Zone 03: .250
- Zone 04: .278
- Zone 05: .159
- Zone 06: .222
- Zone 07: .278
- Zone 08: .238
- Zone 09: .318
- Zone 11: .259
- Zone 12: .425
- Zone 13: .353
- Zone 14: .600
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: 93.00
- Zone 03: 69.00
- Zone 04: 65.00
- Zone 05: 74.00
- Zone 06: 67.00
- Zone 07: 47.00
- Zone 08: 39.00
- Zone 09: 35.00
- Zone 11: 40.00
- Zone 12: 55.00
- Zone 13: 59.00
- Zone 14: 19.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 55.00
- Zone 02: 113.00
- Zone 03: 89.00
- Zone 04: 92.00
- Zone 05: 111.00
- Zone 06: 88.00
- Zone 07: 67.00
- Zone 08: 61.00
- Zone 09: 55.00
- Zone 11: 131.00
- Zone 12: 215.00
- Zone 13: 179.00
- Zone 14: 104.00
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