Scouting Report: Evan Sisk
Pittsburgh Pirates | RP
Overall
Summary
Evan Sisk is a left-handed relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates who has made an impressive start to the 2026 season. Despite being traded from the Kansas City Royals, Sisk has posted a 1.42 ERA through 15 appearances with a 1.00 WHIP and .209 opposing batting average. His success stems from a unique, deceptive release point that makes it difficult for batters to square up his pitches. While his fastball and sinker average around 91 mph (below league average), he excels at limiting hard contact with a 4.7% barrel rate and maintains a strong 31.3% strikeout rate. His walk rate has improved significantly to 6.8% in 2026 after posting 12.5% BB% in limited 2025 action. Sisk possesses a diverse pitch arsenal including a curveball, sinker, and four-seamer.
Strengths
- Exceptional ERA of 1.42 through 15 appearances
- Outstanding WHIP of 1.00
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