Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Michael McGreevy is a 25-year-old Cardinals right-hander who has emerged as an unlikely ace for the team in 2026. Through 8 starts, he owns a 3-2 record with a 2.10 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 51.1 innings. He has posted four consecutive quality starts of at least 6 innings allowing one run or fewer, including two consecutive 6-inning shutouts. McGreevy recently struck out a career-high 9 batters against the Padres with 17 whiffs on 94 pitches. However, his success is heavily dependent on defensive support and favorable outcomes on hard contact, as his xERA of 5.05 significantly exceeds his actual ERA, indicating he is the luckiest pitcher in MLB this season. His low fastball velocity (90.9 mph, bottom-5 percentile) is offset by excellent pitch movement, mix, and command.
Strengths
- + Four consecutive quality starts with 6+ innings and ≤1 run allowed
- + Career-high 9 strikeouts vs Padres with 17 whiffs
- + Two consecutive 6-inning shutouts
- + Excellent pitch movement and mix compensating for low velocity
- + Strong command with 0.86 WHIP
- + Solid groundball rate of 44.7%
- + Third quality start in a row
- + Cy Young odds at +10,000 (4th best in NL)
- + Reliable starter in Cardinals rotation
- + Only 1 hit allowed in 6 innings vs Padres
About
Michael McGreevy is a sp for the St Louis Cardinals.
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