Rhett Lowder, a starter for the Cincinnati Reds, has worked through a mixed season while trying to settle into a reliable rhythm in the rotation. The right-hander has logged 72.0 across 14 starts, producing a 5.75 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, and 7.63 strikeouts per nine with a 3-7 record. The overall line points to flashes of quality stuff, but also to stretches where traffic on the bases has made clean innings harder to finish.
His profile suggests a pitcher who can miss some bats, yet his command remains a key swing factor. When he gets ahead and keeps his arsenal in favorable counts, he can look composed and efficient, but free passes and deep counts can quickly raise stress levels. That balance between stuff and strike-throwing is central to whether his results stabilize, especially with a 4.38 walk rate that hints at ongoing volatility.
Recent form:
- 07/182.1 IP · 8 ER · 2 K
- 07/122.0 IP · 0 ER · 1 K
- 07/082.0 IP · 1 ER · 2 K
- 07/043.0 IP · 0 ER · 0 K
- 06/304.2 IP · 6 ER · 8 K
Rhett Lowder has pitched to a up trend lately, even if the game-to-game results have not always moved in a straight line. There have been outings that showed better poise and damage control, along with others where command lapses or elevated contact created trouble before he could settle in. That recent stretch makes him a pitcher to watch closely from start to start.
Going forward, the outlook depends on whether he can sharpen location and limit extra baserunners early in outings.
Rhett Lowder game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18 | Colorado Rockies | 2.1 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 34.29 |
| Jul 12 | Chicago Cubs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Jul 8 | Philadelphia Phillies | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Jul 4 | Baltimore Orioles | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Jun 30 | Milwaukee Brewers | 4.2 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 12.86 |
| Jun 24 | Milwaukee Brewers | 5.2 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5.19 |
| Jun 19 | New York Yankees | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7.06 |
| Jun 13 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1.73 |
| Jun 7 | St. Louis Cardinals | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.00 |
| May 7 | Chicago Cubs | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9.00 |
| May 2 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1.1 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 65.45 |
| Apr 26 | Detroit Tigers | 5 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3.60 |
| Apr 20 | Tampa Bay Rays | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1.50 |
| Apr 15 | San Francisco Giants | 6.2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4.35 |
| Apr 9 | Miami Marlins | 5.1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7.06 |
| Apr 4 | Texas Rangers | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Mar 29 | Boston Red Sox | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3.60 |
Rhett Lowder season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 3.60 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Apr | 5 | 3.10 | 29.0 | 20 | 8 | 1.21 |
| May | 2 | 22.85 | 4.1 | 2 | 8 | 3.23 |
| Jun | 5 | 5.18 | 24.1 | 29 | 12 | 1.77 |
| Jul | 1 | 8.68 | 9.1 | 5 | 5 | 2.25 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .400
- Zone 02: .250
- Zone 03: .300
- Zone 04: .395
- Zone 05: .279
- Zone 06: .360
- Zone 07: .167
- Zone 08: .368
- Zone 09: .136
- Zone 11: .263
- Zone 12: .333
- Zone 13: .263
- Zone 14: .111
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: 1.700
- Zone 02: .500
- Zone 03: .900
- Zone 04: .895
- Zone 05: .674
- Zone 06: .846
- Zone 07: .444
- Zone 08: 1.026
- Zone 09: .591
- Zone 11: .781
- Zone 12: .818
- Zone 13: .690
- Zone 14: .400
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: 1.300
- Zone 02: .250
- Zone 03: .600
- Zone 04: .500
- Zone 05: .395
- Zone 06: .480
- Zone 07: .278
- Zone 08: .658
- Zone 09: .455
- Zone 11: .368
- Zone 12: .333
- Zone 13: .316
- Zone 14: .111
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .400
- Zone 02: .250
- Zone 03: .300
- Zone 04: .395
- Zone 05: .279
- Zone 06: .385
- Zone 07: .167
- Zone 08: .368
- Zone 09: .136
- Zone 11: .563
- Zone 12: .636
- Zone 13: .483
- Zone 14: .314
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: 37.00
- Zone 02: 35.00
- Zone 03: 14.00
- Zone 04: 48.00
- Zone 05: 61.00
- Zone 06: 49.00
- Zone 07: 39.00
- Zone 08: 72.00
- Zone 09: 59.00
- Zone 11: 27.00
- Zone 12: 6.00
- Zone 13: 35.00
- Zone 14: 57.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 52.00
- Zone 02: 55.00
- Zone 03: 22.00
- Zone 04: 85.00
- Zone 05: 102.00
- Zone 06: 71.00
- Zone 07: 62.00
- Zone 08: 100.00
- Zone 09: 77.00
- Zone 11: 161.00
- Zone 12: 48.00
- Zone 13: 145.00
- Zone 14: 268.00
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