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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Michael King, San Diego Padres starting pitcher, has regained form in 2026 after injury-plagued 2025 season. Currently posting 3-2 record with 2.76 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts across 45 2/3 innings (8 starts). Ground ball rate improved to 45.8% from career-low 38.3% in 2025, resulting in HR/9 dropping from 1.47 to 0.79. However, King reports feeling he's "surviving rather than dominating" due to inconsistent sinker command early in season. Walk rate remains elevated at 11.1%. Health concerns persist given shoulder and knee injuries limited him to 15 starts in 2025.
Strengths
- + Strong 2.76 ERA through 8 starts
- + Improved ground ball rate (45.8% vs 38.3% in 2025)
- + HR/9 rate normalized to 0.95 career average
- + 45 strikeouts in 45.2 innings shows solid strikeout production
- + 3-2 record indicates wins are accumulating
- + Regaining form after injury recovery
Weaknesses
- - Elevated 11.1% walk rate remains concern
- - Inconsistent sinker command early season
- - Self-assessment indicates 'survival pitching' rather than dominance
- - Shoulder and knee injuries limited him to 15 starts in 2025
- - Health remains potential red flag in profile
- - Mentally exhausted after games due to reliance on scouting reports
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Justin King is a rp for the Miami Marlins.
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Miami Marlins