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Troy Melton
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52
Team
DET · P
Debut
2025 · 2 MLB seasons

Troy Melton

Age 25
Contract Value $785,500/yr
Size 6' 4" · 210
Throws RHP
Bats Right
From Newport Beach, CA
5-1 W-L
1.95
ERA
0.95
WHIP
8.3
K/9
2.9
BB/9
60.0
Innings
10
Starts
Troy Melton season snapshot
Season stats
ERA
1.95
WHIP
0.95
K/9
8.3
BB/9
2.9
HR/9
1.20
IP
60.0
GS
10
W-L
5-1
◆ Pitcher snapshot

Troy Melton, a starter for the Detroit Tigers, has emerged as a steady presence in the rotation with a 5-1 record, 1.95, and 0.95 across 60.0 in 10 starts. The R-hander has paired run prevention with dependable traffic control, giving Detroit quality innings while continuing to build trust every time he takes the ball.

His profile leans more on strike-throwing, sequencing, and keeping hitters from getting comfortable than on overpowering bat-missing alone. A 8.25 strikeout rate and 2.85 walk rate point to solid command, and that balance has helped him work efficiently through lineups. When he stays ahead in counts, he looks capable of limiting damage and pitching deep enough to support both fantasy and real-life value.

Recent form:

Recent starts
  • 07/235.0 IP · 2 ER · 5 K
  • 07/175.2 IP · 1 ER · 9 K
  • 07/085.1 IP · 0 ER · 9 K
  • 07/016.1 IP · 0 ER · 7 K
  • 06/256.0 IP · 1 ER · 6 K

Since he last pitched, the overall tone has still suggested a up trend, but the underlying picture is not purely negative. Troy Melton has pitched with enough poise to rebound from rough patches, and his recent outings suggest he can steady himself when his location is sharp. That makes him an intriguing option when matchup context is favorable.

For the season, Troy Melton has given the Detroit Tigers5 wins against 1 losses while showing the kind of mound presence that can keep him relevant in mixed formats.

Troy Melton ERA trend
Last 6
Earned runs per start
Avg 0.8 ER / start
↑ ERA trending up over recent starts.

Troy Melton game log

2026 season
DateOpponentIPHERKBBERA
Jul 23Kansas City Royals552543.60
Jul 17Los Angeles Angels5.241941.73
Jul 8Athletics5.140910.00
Jul 1New York Yankees6.120710.00
Jun 25Houston Astros621601.50
Jun 20Chicago White Sox611531.50
Jun 9Minnesota Twins584507.20
Jun 3Tampa Bay Rays842522.25
May 29Chicago White Sox761111.29
May 24Baltimore Orioles5.221331.73

Troy Melton season splits

Home / away / vs L-R · 2026
Away ERA
ERA1.33
vs Left AVG
AVG0.151
vs Right AVG
AVG0.180
Home ERA
ERA3.18
Troy Melton monthly splits
ERA · IP · K · BB · WHIP per month
MonthGSERAIPKBBWHIP
May21.4212.2440.95
Jun42.8825.02150.80
Jul41.2122.130101.12
Pitch arsenal
Usage and average velocity · 2026
FFFour-seam FB
36.2%96.3 mph
FCCutter
21.3%92.1 mph
SLSlider
18.2%86.6 mph
FSSplitter
9.6%88.7 mph
SISinker
8.9%95.7 mph
CUCurveball
5.8%78.5 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: .154
  • Zone 03: .100
  • Zone 04: .227
  • Zone 05: .313
  • Zone 06: .294
  • Zone 07: .188
  • Zone 08: .118
  • Zone 09: .077
  • Zone 11: .429
  • Zone 12: .200
  • Zone 13: .000
  • Zone 14: .107

OPS by zone

  • Zone 01: .000
  • Zone 02: .538
  • Zone 03: .500
  • Zone 04: .455
  • Zone 05: .938
  • Zone 06: .706
  • Zone 07: .438
  • Zone 08: .441
  • Zone 09: .154
  • Zone 11: 1.214
  • Zone 12: 1.000
  • Zone 13: .300
  • Zone 14: .417

SLG by zone

  • Zone 01: .000
  • Zone 02: .385
  • Zone 03: .400
  • Zone 04: .227
  • Zone 05: .625
  • Zone 06: .412
  • Zone 07: .250
  • Zone 08: .324
  • Zone 09: .077
  • Zone 11: 1.000
  • Zone 12: .800
  • Zone 13: .000
  • Zone 14: .143

OBP by zone

  • Zone 01: .000
  • Zone 02: .154
  • Zone 03: .100
  • Zone 04: .227
  • Zone 05: .313
  • Zone 06: .294
  • Zone 07: .188
  • Zone 08: .118
  • Zone 09: .077
  • Zone 11: .714
  • Zone 12: .200
  • Zone 13: .300
  • Zone 14: .306

numberOfStrikes by zone

  • Zone 01: 27.00
  • Zone 02: 30.00
  • Zone 03: 20.00
  • Zone 04: 27.00
  • Zone 05: 31.00
  • Zone 06: 24.00
  • Zone 07: 32.00
  • Zone 08: 51.00
  • Zone 09: 39.00
  • Zone 11: 25.00
  • Zone 12: 10.00
  • Zone 13: 30.00
  • Zone 14: 61.00

numberOfPitches by zone

  • Zone 01: 34.00
  • Zone 02: 43.00
  • Zone 03: 29.00
  • Zone 04: 47.00
  • Zone 05: 62.00
  • Zone 06: 39.00
  • Zone 07: 45.00
  • Zone 08: 79.00
  • Zone 09: 51.00
  • Zone 11: 144.00
  • Zone 12: 26.00
  • Zone 13: 104.00
  • Zone 14: 178.00

earnedRunAverage by zone

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  • Zone 06: -
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  • Zone 14: -
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