Kyle Leahy excels with St. Louis Cardinals in recent starts

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Kyle Leahy excels with St. Louis Cardinals in recent starts
Summary

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy has experienced a significant turnaround in performance this season. After struggling earlier with a 4.64 ERA, he has posted a 1.86 ERA over his last nine starts, showcasing improvements in pitching mechanics and velocity. Leahy's increased four-seam fastball velocity and better movement on his pitches have contributed to this success. His latest performance indicates a sharp contrast to earlier struggles where he ranked poorly among pitchers, raising questions about his future as a starter versus a reliever. Scouts and analysts are now observing Leahy's ability to maintain this level of performance moving forward.

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  • Kyle Leahy has a 1.86 ERA over his last nine starts.
  • Leahy's average four-seam speed increased to 94.7 mph.
  • His groundball percentage improved from 42.8% to 48.2%.
  • He has consistently held opponents below.361 xwOBA in recent outings.
  • Leahy was initially seen as a non-prospect before this turnaround.
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On June 12, Kyle Leahy completed his 13th start of the season, allowing four runs across five innings against the Twins. Once again, he had run out of gas the third time through the order, allowing all three batters he faced in the bottom of the sixth to reach base on a pair of doubles […]

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