2018 Stats
W-L
6-9
ERA
4.06
WHIP
1.18
K
100
SV
0
2019 Projections
2019 Fantasy Outlook
Musgrove was limited by injuries but performed at a high level between DL stints, creating some excitement heading into 2019. After turning the page on a shoulder issue, Musgrove made his Pirates debut May 20 and blanked the Cardinals over seven innings. A finger infection sidelined Musgrove again in July, but he returned to post an even 1.0 BB/9 in 62.1 innings after the break, lowering his walk rate to just 4.7% for the season. His 20.6 K% was underwhelming, though an 11.4% swinging-strike rate and an excellent 68.3% first-pitch-strike rate hint at room for growth in that department. The Pirates were forced to shut Musgrove down early and sent him for surgery to repair his right abdominal wall and to heal a stress reaction in his pelvic bone, but he was expected to have a relatively normal offseason. There's no doubt that Musgrove will have a rotation spot when healthy. The command is there for him to take his performance to the next level. Read Past Outlooks
Recovery on track
Musgrove (abdomen) says he is "on or close to a regular schedule" for spring training, though he's not yet throwing full-intensity bullpen sessions.
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"I feel like we're in a good spot," Musgrove said. "It's just going to be a day-by-day thing. I haven't gotten off the mound and really fired balls yet." The righty, who underwent abdominal surgery in October, is expected to serve as Pittsburgh's fourth starter. Musgrove compiled a 3.31 ERA in his first 14 starts (87.1 innings) last season. He slumped to an overall 4.06 ERA over his final five starts, though his performance was likely hampered by injury. The 26-year-old has dealt with constant health concerns, but he's pitched well for extended periods and has the backing of a solid bullpen. As a result, he makes for an interesting end-game pick.
"I feel like we're in a good spot," Musgrove said. "It's just going to be a day-by-day thing. I haven't gotten off the mound and really fired balls yet." The righty, who underwent abdominal surgery in October, is expected to serve as Pittsburgh's fourth starter. Musgrove compiled a 3.31 ERA in his first 14 starts (87.1 innings) last season. He slumped to an overall 4.06 ERA over his final five starts, though his performance was likely hampered by injury. The 26-year-old has dealt with constant health concerns, but he's pitched well for extended periods and has the backing of a solid bullpen. As a result, he makes for an interesting end-game pick.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2016
-7%
BAA vs RHP
2018
-16%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | Batters | K | BB | H | HR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2016vs Left | .272 | 547 | 116 | 35 | 135 | 17 | ||
| Since 2016vs Right | .253 | 657 | 137 | 32 | 154 | 22 | ||
| 2018vs Left | .277 | 223 | 38 | 13 | 56 | 6 | ||
| 2018vs Right | .233 | 263 | 62 | 10 | 57 | 6 | ||
| 2017vs Left | .268 | 213 | 56 | 12 | 52 | 7 | ||
| 2017vs Right | .285 | 249 | 42 | 16 | 65 | 11 | ||
| 2016vs Left | .270 | 111 | 22 | 10 | 27 | 4 | ||
| 2016vs Right | .235 | 145 | 33 | 6 | 32 | 5 | ||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2016
-25%
ERA at Home
2018
-8%
ERA on Road
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2016Home | 3.80 | 1.23 | 167.0 | 8.6 | 2.5 | ||||
| Since 2016Away | 5.08 | 1.26 | 118.2 | 7.1 | 1.5 | ||||
| 2018Home | 4.21 | 1.27 | 66.1 | 8.1 | 2.2 | ||||
| 2018Away | 3.86 | 1.06 | 49.0 | 7.3 | 1.3 | ||||
| 2017Home | 4.52 | 1.36 | 65.2 | 8.6 | 3.0 | ||||
| 2017Away | 5.15 | 1.28 | 43.2 | 7.2 | 1.2 | ||||
| 2016Home | 1.75 | 0.92 | 36.0 | 9.3 | 2.3 | ||||
| 2016Away | 7.27 | 1.62 | 26.0 | 6.2 | 2.4 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Joe Musgrove compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings). The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
K/BB
4.35K/9
7.8BB/9
1.8HR/9
0.9Fastball
93.0 mphERA
4.06WHIP
1.18BABIP
.310GB/FB
1.44Strand %
67.7%Advanced Pitching Stats
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For some, it is a tale of two halves. For Musgrove, it was a tale of two roles. As a starter, Musgrove posted a 6.12 ERA with a 1.51 WHIP. After being demoted to the bullpen, he registered a sparkling 1.44 ERA with a stingy 0.86 WHIP. Sometimes, this is just happenstance, with regression occurring after the role change, not because of it. However, in this instance, Musgrove increased the use of his fastball (adding three mph), slider and cutter while barely throwing his sinker and curveball. The results were astounding, as Musgrove's swinging-strike rate gained three percentage points, while his walks and homers dropped significantly. Focusing on homers, as a starter, Musgrove surrendered 16 in just 78 innings compared to only two in 31.1 frames out of the bullpen. Just when it seemed he was poised to become one of the useful non-closer fantasy relievers in the Chris Devenski or Chad Green mold, Musgrove was dealt to the Pirates as part of the Gerrit Cole trade. He will return to starting in Pittsburgh, and more growing pains should be expected.
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Slowly working back
Musgrove (abdomen) threw off a slope Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
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Undergoes abdominal procedure
Musgrove underwent surgery to repair his right abdominal wall in order to help heal the stress reaction on the front of his pelvic bone, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Facing six-week recovery timeline
Musgrove (pelvis/abdomen) is expected to require about six weeks of "relative rest" before being cleared to resume offseason workouts, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
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Shut down for season
Musgrove is done for the season after recently being diagnosed with a stress reaction on the front of his pelvic bone and a strain in his abdominal wall muscle, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
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Tagged for five runs vs. Royals
Musgrove surrendered five runs on eight hits while striking out four across six innings Monday against Kansas City. He didn't factor into the decision.
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