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Ben Lively

Cleveland Guardians RHP AL Central 2026
7.5
K / 9
4.2
ERA
2
BB / 9
5.8
Avg IP
99
Average
Stuff+
4.8
Proj K / Start

Pitcher Profile

Ben Lively is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians with a Stuff+ score of 99 (average — MLB average is 100). Posting 7.5 strikeouts per 9 innings, Lively demonstrates average strikeout rate combined with plus control (2 BB/9). Averaging 5.8 innings per start, the baseline projection targets 4.8 strikeouts per outing. The league-average ERA baseline (4.2) rounds out a reliable projection profile.

PitchProphet's 4-layer model adjusts Lively's 4.8-K baseline daily: L1 season stats → L2 weather & air density → L3 opponent K% splits → L4 park factors. On a neutral day vs. an average lineup, the target lines are 4.8 Ks, 4.2 ERA, 5.8 IP, and 2 BB/9. Colder weather and favorable wind add roughly 0.3–0.8 extra Ks; high-altitude parks like Coors subtract from the ERA side.

Prop FAQ

How many strikeouts does Ben Lively average per start?
Based on a 7.5 K/9 rate across 5.8 average innings per start, Lively projects to approximately 4.8 strikeouts per outing. This shifts with ballpark, weather, and opponent quality.
What is Ben Lively's Stuff+ rating?
Lively's 2026 Stuff+ is 99 — "Average" relative to the MLB average of 100. This metric evaluates raw pitch quality (velocity, movement, spin rate) and is the strongest single predictor of future strikeout rate.
Is Ben Lively a good strikeout prop pick in 2026?
With 7.5 K/9 and 99 Stuff+, Lively has average strikeout rate. Shorter average outings (5.8 IP) can limit counting Ks even at a high rate. Check the live PitchProphet projection for today's matchup-adjusted line.

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