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Corbin Burnes

Baltimore Orioles RHP AL East 2026
9.5
K / 9
2.9
ERA
1.8
BB / 9
6.5
Avg IP
118
Elite
Stuff+
6.9
Proj K / Start

Pitcher Profile

Corbin Burnes is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles with a Stuff+ score of 118 (elite — MLB average is 100). Posting 9.5 strikeouts per 9 innings, Burnes demonstrates above-average strikeout rate combined with plus control (1.8 BB/9). Averaging 6.5 innings per start, the baseline projection targets 6.9 strikeouts per outing. The elite ERA baseline (2.9) rounds out a high-upside projection profile.

PitchProphet's 4-layer model adjusts Burnes's 6.9-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 6.9 Ks, 2.9 ERA, 6.5 IP, and 1.8 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 Corbin Burnes average per start?
Based on a 9.5 K/9 rate across 6.5 average innings per start, Burnes projects to approximately 6.9 strikeouts per outing. This shifts with ballpark, weather, and opponent quality.
What is Corbin Burnes's Stuff+ rating?
Burnes's 2026 Stuff+ is 118 — "Elite" 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 Corbin Burnes a good strikeout prop pick in 2026?
With 9.5 K/9 and 118 Stuff+, Burnes has above-average strikeout rate. The deeper workload (6.5 avg IP) supports higher per-start totals. Check the live PitchProphet projection for today's matchup-adjusted line.

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