Steven Matz stats and game log
Steven Matz is the Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher (No. 32). In the 2026 regular season through September 26, 2026, Steven Matz has played 36 games: 80.1 innings, 61 strikeouts and a 5.49 ERA.
Research summary
- Recent form: 1.4 strikeouts per game over the last 5 games, against 1.7 over the season (36 games).
- Role: 1.0 innings per game over the last 5 games, against 2.1 over the season.
- Consistency: at or above the season average (1.7 strikeouts) in 14 of 36 games.
- Home and road: 1.6 strikeouts per game at home (20 games), 1.8 on the road (16).
- 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 | 5 of 36 |
| 5+ strikeouts | 0 of 5 | 0 of 10 | 3 of 36 |
| 6+ strikeouts | 0 of 5 | 0 of 10 | 2 of 36 |
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.
6'2" · 205 lb
2026 regular season
| Games | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | HB | PIT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 36 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 37.4 |
| 2026 totals | 36 | 80.1 | 74 | 50 | 49 | 25 | 61 | 15 | 2 | 1345 |
2025 regular season
53 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison, played for BOS. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | HB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 53 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2025 totals | 53 | 76.2 | 73 | 31 | 26 | 11 | 59 | 8 | 2 |
Rates in 2026
Steven Matz has pitched 80.1 innings in 36 games (11 starts) with 61 strikeouts and a 5.49 ERA.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| ERA (earned runs per 9 innings) | 5.49 |
| WHIP (walks and hits per inning) | 1.23 |
| Strikeouts per 9 innings | 6.8 |
| Strikeout-to-walk ratio | 2.44 |
| Starts | 11 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | K/g | IP/g | ER/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Road | 16 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Season | 36 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | HB | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 (playoffs) | @ CLE | L | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | @ PHI | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | @ NYY | L | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | @ NYY | L | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | vs BOS | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | vs OAK | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | vs HOU | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | @ ATL | W | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | @ TEX | L | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | vs NYM | L | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Rays teammates
- Ben Williamson (2B)
- Bryan Baker (RP)
- Cam Booser (RP)
- Carson Williams (SS)
- Casey Legumina (RP)
- Cedric Mullins (CF)
- Chandler Simpson (LF)
- Cole Sulser (RP)
- 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)
- Taylor Walls (SS)
- Tyler Wells (RP)
- Victor Mesa Jr. (RF)
- Yandy Diaz (DH)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games Steven Matz 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
- Steven Matz in StatsNext: Player Research with splits, matchup context and current props
- Tampa Bay Rays stats and results
- Rays at Guardians, October 15, 2026
- Rays at Phillies, September 26, 2026
- Rays at Yankees, September 24, 2026
- All MLB player stats, 2026