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Gavin Williams

Cleveland Guardians RHP AL Central 2026
10.5
K / 9
3.2
ERA
2.8
BB / 9
6.3
Avg IP
110
Above Avg
Stuff+
7.3
Proj K / Start

Pitcher Profile

Gavin Williams is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians with a Stuff+ score of 110 (above avg — MLB average is 100). Posting 10.5 strikeouts per 9 innings, Williams demonstrates above-average strikeout rate combined with average control (2.8 BB/9). Averaging 6.3 innings per start, the baseline projection targets 7.3 strikeouts per outing. The above-average ERA baseline (3.2) rounds out a high-upside projection profile.

PitchProphet's 4-layer model adjusts Williams's 7.3-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 7.3 Ks, 3.2 ERA, 6.3 IP, and 2.8 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 Gavin Williams average per start?
Based on a 10.5 K/9 rate across 6.3 average innings per start, Williams projects to approximately 7.3 strikeouts per outing. This shifts with ballpark, weather, and opponent quality.
What is Gavin Williams's Stuff+ rating?
Williams's 2026 Stuff+ is 110 — "Above Avg" 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 Gavin Williams a good strikeout prop pick in 2026?
With 10.5 K/9 and 110 Stuff+, Williams has above-average strikeout rate. The deeper workload (6.3 avg IP) supports higher per-start totals. Check the live PitchProphet projection for today's matchup-adjusted line.

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