Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Zebby Matthews, a 25-year-old right-handed pitcher, was called up by the Minnesota Twins on May 14, 2026, to make his season debut after being the last cut from spring training rotation competition. In his debut start against the Miami Marlins, Matthews delivered an impressive performance, throwing 7 scoreless innings on just 83 pitches with 4 hits, 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts, leading the Twins to a 9-1 victory. Prior to his promotion, Matthews posted a 4.72 ERA in Triple-A with 33 strikeouts and 11 walks over 34.1 innings, though he had given up 9 home runs. His major league track record shows a 4.41 FIP compared to a 5.56 ERA over 25 starts across two seasons, with strikeout and walk rates slightly above MLB average.
Strengths
- + Outstanding season debut with 7 scoreless innings
- + Excellent efficiency with only 83 pitches for 7 innings
- + Strong first-pitch fastball execution (12 of 14 first-pitch fastballs were strikes)
- + Minimal baserunners allowed (5 total over 7 innings)
- + Helped Twins win consecutive series for first time in a month
- + Favorable FIP (4.41) compared to ERA (5.56) suggesting positive regression potential
- + Strikeout rate (24.7%) above MLB average
- + Manager Derek Shelton praised execution and overall performance
About
Zebby Matthews is a sp for the Minnesota Twins.
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Recent News
Zebby Matthews allowed two runs on five hits in six innings in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday.
May 19, 2026
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Zebby Matthews blanked the Marlins for seven innings, allowing just four hits, in his 2026 debut as the Twins prevailed 9-1 on Thursday.
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