Cole Sulser stats and game log
Cole Sulser is the Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher (No. 71). In the 2026 regular season through September 26, 2026, Cole Sulser has played 51 games: 56.1 innings, 56 strikeouts and a 4.31 ERA.
Research summary
- Recent form: 1.2 strikeouts per game over the last 5 games, against 1.1 over the season (51 games).
- Role: 1.0 innings per game over the last 5 games, against 1.0 over the season.
- Consistency: at or above the season average (1.1 strikeouts) in 16 of 51 games.
- Home and road: 1.2 strikeouts per game at home (26 games), 1 on the road (25).
- Next game: at the Cleveland Guardians on October 16, 2026. This season the Guardians average 4.2 runs scored per game (24th most of 30) and 8.8 hits per game (7th most of 30) over 162 games. This is opponent context, not a prediction.
How often
| Threshold | Last 5 | Last 10 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ strikeouts | 0 of 5 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 51 |
Figures are MLB regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Next game: Rays at Guardians preview (Oct 16, 2026). Team: Tampa Bay Rays stats and results.
6'0" · 200 lb
2026 regular season
| Games | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | HB | PIT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 51 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0 | 18.4 |
| 2026 totals | 51 | 56.1 | 53 | 31 | 27 | 17 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 938 |
2025 regular season
18 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | HB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 18 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2025 totals | 18 | 22.2 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
Rates in 2026
Cole Sulser has pitched 56.1 innings in 51 games (2 starts) with 56 strikeouts and a 4.31 ERA.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| ERA (earned runs per 9 innings) | 4.31 |
| WHIP (walks and hits per inning) | 1.24 |
| Strikeouts per 9 innings | 8.9 |
| Strikeout-to-walk ratio | 3.29 |
| Starts | 2 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | K/g | IP/g | ER/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Road | 25 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Season | 51 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | HB | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 (playoffs) | vs CLE | L | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | @ PHI | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | @ PHI | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | @ NYY | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | vs BOS | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | vs BOS | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | vs OAK | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | vs HOU | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | @ ATL | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | @ ATL | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Rays teammates
- Ben Williamson (2B)
- Bryan Baker (RP)
- Cam Booser (RP)
- Carson Williams (SS)
- Casey Legumina (RP)
- Cedric Mullins (CF)
- Chandler Simpson (LF)
- Drew Rasmussen (SP)
- Freddy Peralta (SP)
- Garrett Cleavinger (RP)
- Griffin Jax (SP)
- Ian Seymour (SP)
- Jake Fraley (RF)
- Jake Woodford (RP)
- Jesse Scholtens (RP)
- Jonathan Aranda (1B)
- Jonny DeLuca (RF)
- Jorge Mateo (SS)
- Junior Caminero (3B)
- Kenny Piper (C)
- Kevin Kelly (RP)
- Liam Hicks (C)
- Mason Englert (RP)
- Nick Fortes (C)
- Nick Madrigal (3B)
- Nick Martinez (SP)
- Richie Palacios (2B)
- Ryan Vilade (RF)
- Shane McClanahan (SP)
- Steven Matz (RP)
- Taylor Walls (SS)
- Tyler Wells (RP)
- Victor Mesa Jr. (RF)
- Yandy Diaz (DH)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games Cole Sulser played.
- Season tables are regular-season games only. The game log includes playoff games, labeled, and reaches into last season when needed.
- A dash (–) means the statistic is not recorded for that game, never zero (hover it for the reason). A column with no recorded value is left out.
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Research in StatsNext
- Cole Sulser in StatsNext: Player Research with splits, matchup context and current props
- Tampa Bay Rays stats and results
- Guardians at Rays, October 12, 2026
- Rays at Phillies, September 26, 2026
- Rays at Phillies, September 25, 2026
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