Currently ranked #4 in MLB ERA leaders →
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:
- 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 game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23 | Kansas City Royals | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3.60 |
| Jul 17 | Los Angeles Angels | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 1.73 |
| Jul 8 | Athletics | 5.1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jul 1 | New York Yankees | 6.1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 25 | Houston Astros | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1.50 |
| Jun 20 | Chicago White Sox | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1.50 |
| Jun 9 | Minnesota Twins | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Jun 3 | Tampa Bay Rays | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2.25 |
| May 29 | Chicago White Sox | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.29 |
| May 24 | Baltimore Orioles | 5.2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1.73 |
Troy Melton season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 2 | 1.42 | 12.2 | 4 | 4 | 0.95 |
| Jun | 4 | 2.88 | 25.0 | 21 | 5 | 0.80 |
| Jul | 4 | 1.21 | 22.1 | 30 | 10 | 1.12 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
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
- 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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