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Miles Mikolas

St. Louis Cardinals RHP NL Central 2026
6.5
K / 9
4.5
ERA
2.5
BB / 9
5.8
Avg IP
96
Average
Stuff+
4.2
Proj K / Start

Pitcher Profile

Miles Mikolas is a right-handed starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals with a Stuff+ score of 96 (average — MLB average is 100). Posting 6.5 strikeouts per 9 innings, Mikolas demonstrates contact-oriented profile combined with above-average control (2.5 BB/9). Averaging 5.8 innings per start, the baseline projection targets 4.2 strikeouts per outing. The league-average ERA baseline (4.5) rounds out a reliable projection profile.

PitchProphet's 4-layer model adjusts Mikolas's 4.2-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 4.2 Ks, 4.5 ERA, 5.8 IP, and 2.5 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 Miles Mikolas average per start?
Based on a 6.5 K/9 rate across 5.8 average innings per start, Mikolas projects to approximately 4.2 strikeouts per outing. This shifts with ballpark, weather, and opponent quality.
What is Miles Mikolas's Stuff+ rating?
Mikolas's 2026 Stuff+ is 96 — "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 Miles Mikolas a good strikeout prop pick in 2026?
With 6.5 K/9 and 96 Stuff+, Mikolas has contact-oriented profile. 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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