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Yusei Kikuchi

LAA · Starting pitcherBTB Value 5.64BTB Trust 52nd

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BTB Value
His pitches' physics graded on what they should produce this season, 5 = 2025 league average, 1 point = 1 SD.
BTB Trust
Percentile among MLB pitchers (SP 50+ IP, RP 20+ IP), starters and relievers in one pool; higher is better. A season read of how far the player can be trusted: it describes the player, not tonight's line or projection.

Bats L · Throws L · Age 35 · 6' 0", 210 lb · Morioka, Japan

BTB Trust ranks Yusei Kikuchi in the 52nd percentile of MLB pitchers for 2026.

2026 season
G
14
IP
67.2
ERA
4.92
WHIP
1.54
K
67
K%
22.0%
BB%
9.8%

Regular season, through Sep 27, 2026.

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