Scouting Report: Spencer Strider
Atlanta Braves | SP
Overall
Summary
Spencer Strider has shown a dramatic turnaround in his 2026 season after returning from an oblique strain. Following a shaky season debut against Colorado (3.1 IP, 5 walks, 3 runs), Strider has rebounded with two consecutive dominant starts. Against the Dodgers on May 10, he delivered a vintage performance with 6 scoreless innings, 1 hit, 2 walks, and 8 strikeouts. He followed this with another strong outing against Boston on May 15 (5.1 IP, 1 run, 3 hits, 3 walks, 4 K's). His breaking pitches have been nearly unhittable, with his slider showing a 64% whiff rate and his curveball remaining hitless. His fastball velocity has improved from 94.6 mph in Denver to 96.4 mph against LA. Strider appears to be turning back the clock as a dominant pitcher and could be crucial to the Braves' postseason hopes.
Strengths
- Dominant performance vs. Dodgers with 6 scoreless innings and 8 K's
- Breaking pitches nearly unhittable - slider 64% whiff rate, curveball hitless
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