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Yuki Matsui’s 1.83 ERA doesn’t tell the whole story of his 2026 season

• 4.18 FIP — 2.35 runs higher than his ERA
• 3.03 expected ERA
• 13.8% walk rate — roughly one in every seven batters
• 36 walks in 64 innings
• 1.89 strikeouts per walk

Matsui still had a decent season, but these numbers suggest he wasn’t quite as dominant as that ERA makes him look. His ability to limit hard contact helped, but the walks remain a concern heading into next season. Matsui definitely was fortunate to have our defense behind him. Especially Ty France.

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