Zebby Matthews

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Minnesota Twins · SP

Age 266' 5" · 225 lbsThrows Right

#389 Current#322 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

The 26-year-old right-hander enters 2026 as a mid-rotation arm for Minnesota with modest fantasy value in most formats. After a rough 2025 campaign that saw his ERA balloon to 5.56 with a concerning 1.49 WHIP, Matthews has shown modest improvement in 2026 with a 4.15 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, though his strikeout rate remains pedestrian at roughly 7.3 K/9 innings. His lack of saves eligibility and inconsistent win-loss record make him a stream-only starter for most fantasy teams, though the slight uptick in control this season suggests the young prospect may be turning a corner after his rough MLB transition. With his pedigree as a Baseball America Minor League All-Star, there's potential for growth if his strikeout numbers tick upward, but for now he projects as a back-end rotation piece with upside rather than a reliable weekly anchor.

News Updates

Zebby Matthews takes loss in short outing
Minnesota Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews suffered his 11th loss on Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and no walks over five innings against San Francisco. The loss adds to what has been a challenging season for the pitcher.
Sep 22, 2026
Zebby Matthews dominates with career-high 8.1 innings
Minnesota Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews earned the victory Sunday against the White Sox, pitching a career-high 8.1 innings while allowing one run on five hits with five strikeouts and no walks. The dominant performance demonstrates Matthews' development as a reliable starter down the stretch.
Aug 31, 2026
Zebby Matthews dominant for Twins victory
Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews earned his eighth win by pitching seven innings, allowing just one run on six hits and a walk with seven strikeouts against the Athletics. His stellar outing helped Minnesota maintain pace in the AL Central with a 9-6 victory.
Aug 25, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2024	Minnesota Twins	9	9	1	4	6.69	1.65	43	37.2	11
2025	Minnesota Twins	16	16	5	6	5.56	1.49	88	79.1	24
2026	Minnesota Twins	23	23	9	11	4.90	1.26	116	130.1	39
Career	Totals	48	48	15	21	5.39	1.39	247	247.1	74

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	2 teams▼	2	0	0	0	0.00	0.33	6	3	0
2023	2 teams▼	22	20	7	3	3.84	1.05	112	105.1	15
2024	3 teams▼	18	17	6	3	2.60	0.87	114	97	7
2025	St. Paul Saints	8	8	2	1	1.72	1.09	47	36.2	9
2026	St. Paul Saints	7	7	3	2	4.72	1.51	33	34.1	11
Career	Totals	57	52	18	9	3.19	1.04	312	276.1	42

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	7	39.1	3-3	0	3.89	1.04	39	9

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
23	23	130.1	9-11	0	4.90	1.26	116	39

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.2 mph

Avg Spin2244 rpm

Whiff %22.7%

K %21.3%

BB %7.2%

Hard Hit %42.6%

Barrel %10.6%

xERA4.38

xBA Against0.249

xSLG Against0.425

BA Against0.251

SLG Against0.446

GB%43.3%

FB%26.7%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2024

Minnesota Twins

6.69

1.65

37.2

2025

Minnesota Twins

5.56

1.49

79.1

2026

Minnesota Twins

4.90

1.26

116

130.1

Career

Totals

5.39

1.39

247

247.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2022

2 teams▼

0.00

0.33

2023

2 teams▼

3.84

1.05

112

105.1

2024

3 teams▼

2.60

0.87

114

2025

St. Paul Saints

1.72

1.09

36.2

2026

St. Paul Saints

4.72

1.51

34.1

Career

Totals

3.19

1.04

312

276.1

W-L

ERA

WHIP

39.1

3-3

3.89

1.04

W-L

ERA

WHIP

130.1

9-11

4.90

1.26

116