Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Tomoyuki Sugano, 36-year-old Japanese right-hander, is in his first season with the Colorado Rockies after signing as a free agent following his 2025 campaign with the Baltimore Orioles. Through mid-May 2026, Sugano has posted a 4.02 ERA over 47 innings with a 1.26 WHIP and 25:14 K:BB ratio. He recently notched his 150th career win. However, underlying metrics reveal concerns: his 4.95 FIP significantly exceeds his 3.41 ERA, suggesting he's benefiting from strong defense and favorable luck. Sugano has struggled with home runs allowed, particularly in early May (3 HRs vs Phillies, 9 runs in 10.1 innings over two starts). His performance at Coors Field (4.71 ERA) is notably worse than on the road (3.43 ERA), indicating elevation adjustment challenges. Recent form shows inconsistency with both impressive performances (5 no-hit innings vs Mets) and poor outings (5 runs in 5 innings vs Phillies).
Strengths
- + Achieved 150th career win milestone
- + Posted 3.41 ERA through early season
- + Demonstrated efficiency in strong outings (5 no-hit innings vs Mets)
- + Road ERA of 3.43 shows capability away from Coors Field
- + Manager praised performance and efficiency
- + Bounced back with win vs Diamondbacks after poor stretch
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Recent News
Tomoyuki Sugano notches his 150th career win
May 17, 2026
This Week in Purple: Tomoyuki Sugano notches his 150th career win
May 17, 2026
Rockies 4, Diamondbacks 2: Colorado bounces back in a game of small ball at Coors Field
May 16, 2026
Colorado Rockies game no. 46 thread: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Tomoyuki Sugano
May 16, 2026
Tomoyuki Sugano allowed two runs with one strikeout over five innings in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
May 16, 2026