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Sonny Gray

St. Louis Cardinals RHP NL Central 2026
9.5
K / 9
3.2
ERA
2.5
BB / 9
6.2
Avg IP
112
Above Avg
Stuff+
6.5
Proj K / Start

Pitcher Profile

Sonny Gray is a right-handed starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals with a Stuff+ score of 112 (above avg — MLB average is 100). Posting 9.5 strikeouts per 9 innings, Gray demonstrates above-average strikeout rate combined with above-average control (2.5 BB/9). Averaging 6.2 innings per start, the baseline projection targets 6.5 strikeouts per outing. The above-average ERA baseline (3.2) rounds out a high-upside projection profile.

PitchProphet's 4-layer model adjusts Gray's 6.5-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 6.5 Ks, 3.2 ERA, 6.2 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 Sonny Gray average per start?
Based on a 9.5 K/9 rate across 6.2 average innings per start, Gray projects to approximately 6.5 strikeouts per outing. This shifts with ballpark, weather, and opponent quality.
What is Sonny Gray's Stuff+ rating?
Gray'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 Sonny Gray a good strikeout prop pick in 2026?
With 9.5 K/9 and 112 Stuff+, Gray has above-average strikeout rate. The deeper workload (6.2 avg IP) supports higher per-start totals. Check the live PitchProphet projection for today's matchup-adjusted line.

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