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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Chase Burns (not Jimmy Burnette) is a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds who has emerged as the team's ace and National League leader in pitching WAR (1.8) through early May 2026. Despite the Reds' struggles (losing 8 straight games, worst pitching staff xERA at 5.21), Burns has been dominant with a 2.20 ERA, 201 ERA+, 1.024 WHIP, and 10.1 K/9 through 15 career starts. He pitched 7.0 scoreless innings against Pittsburgh on May 3rd and 6.0 innings of one-run ball on May 10th against Houston, showcasing the ability to pitch effectively even without his best strikeout stuff by improving command and location. Manager Terry Francona compared his competitiveness to Justin Verlander.
Strengths
- + Elite strikeout rate (10.1 K/9)
- + Outstanding ERA (2.20) and ERA+ (201)
- + National League leader in pitching WAR
- + Excellent command and control (1.024 WHIP)
- + Ability to succeed without peak stuff through improved location and pitch sequencing
- + Young age (23) with immense upside and all tools to dominate
- + Competitive mentality and resilience despite team struggles
- + Career-best 7.0 IP outing
- + Consistently strong performances in high-leverage situations
Weaknesses
- - Limited MLB experience (only 15 career starts)
- - Team context: Reds have worst pitching staff xERA and are struggling significantly
- - Occasional inconsistency with slider placement
- - Strikeout rate can fluctuate (only 2 K's in one recent start)
- - Lack of run support from struggling Reds offense
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