Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Mason Miller, San Diego Padres closer, is having an exceptional 2026 season with elite performance metrics. Through 18.2 innings, he has posted a 0.96 ERA with 38 strikeouts and a .121 batting average allowed, putting him on pace for one of the greatest relief seasons in MLB history. He had a 37⅓ scoreless inning streak before allowing two runs against the Cubs. Miller is working on pitch sequencing, planning to use his elite 101 mph fastball more frequently (currently at 51.5% slider usage) to further elevate his game. Despite some recent inconsistency and control issues (two walks in a recent save), he remains one of baseball's most dominant late-game pitchers.
Strengths
- + Elite strikeout rate (38 K in 18.2 IP)
- + Exceptional ERA of 0.96
- + Historic batting average allowed (.121, near all-time record)
- + 37⅓ scoreless inning streak
- + 101 mph fastball velocity
- + Dominant slider (.083 BAA)
- + Healthy and available for high-leverage situations
- + Padres bullpen success (39 runs scored in 9th inning or later)
- + No extra-base hits allowed since Aug. 5 of previous season
- + Willing to adjust pitch sequencing for improvement
Weaknesses
- - Recent inconsistency in performance
- - Two walks in recent Cardinals save
- - Control issues (not consistently in the zone)
- - High workload in April (most innings ever thrown in a month)
- - Allowed two runs against Cubs (ending 37⅓ scoreless streak)
- - Some signs of human error emerging
- - Pitch sequencing adjustment needed (over-reliance on slider at 51.5%)
About
Mason Miller is a rp for the San Diego Padres.
Player Overview
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San Diego Padres
Recent News
Mason Miller walked two but pitched a hitless ninth for his 15th save Monday against the Dodgers.
May 19, 2026
Wandy Peralta worked a scoreless ninth to earn a save versus the Mariners on Saturday.
May 16, 2026
Cade Smith worked a hitless ninth for his 14th save Saturday against the Reds.
May 16, 2026
Good Morning San Diego: Padres sneak out win after interesting ninth inning with Mason Miller on the mound
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