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Kevin Gausman

Toronto Blue Jays RHP AL East 2026
9.5
K / 9
3.6
ERA
1.8
BB / 9
6.5
Avg IP
112
Above Avg
Stuff+
6.9
Proj K / Start

Pitcher Profile

Kevin Gausman is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays with a Stuff+ score of 112 (above avg — MLB average is 100). Posting 9.5 strikeouts per 9 innings, Gausman 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 solid ERA baseline (3.6) rounds out a high-upside projection profile.

PitchProphet's 4-layer model adjusts Gausman'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, 3.6 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 Kevin Gausman average per start?
Based on a 9.5 K/9 rate across 6.5 average innings per start, Gausman projects to approximately 6.9 strikeouts per outing. This shifts with ballpark, weather, and opponent quality.
What is Kevin Gausman's Stuff+ rating?
Gausman's 2026 Stuff+ is 112 — "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 Kevin Gausman a good strikeout prop pick in 2026?
With 9.5 K/9 and 112 Stuff+, Gausman 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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