Scouting Report: Burch Smith
Detroit Tigers | RP
Overall
Summary
Burch Smith, Tigers relief pitcher, was named as the opener for Saturday's game against the Royals on May 9, 2026. Coming into the assignment, Smith had posted a 1.59 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 16 strikeouts and 4 walks across 11.1 innings as one of the Tigers' most reliable bullpen options. However, in his opener role on Saturday, Smith was roughed up, allowing 2 earned runs in just 1/3 of an inning, surrendering a leadoff double and an inside-the-park homer to Bobby Witt Jr. in the first inning before being pulled after facing only 4 batters. Despite the poor outing, Smith maintains a 3.09 ERA and 2.53 FIP with a strong 12.34 K/9 rate across 8 appearances and 11.2 innings on the season.
Strengths
- Strong strikeout rate (12.34 K/9)
- Low walk rate (4 walks in 11.2 innings)
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