PLAYER · PROFILE · #34 · Data updated: 2026-07-19

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Kodai Senga

Q: What are Kodai Senga's 2026 MLB stats?

Senga's latest 2026 stats are updated daily in the stats box at the top of this page. Through April 27 (5 starts), he is 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 20.0 innings — still searching for his first win. His K/9 of about 10.35 (23 K in 20.0 IP) confirms the Ghost Fork is still elite; the problem is walk prevention (13 BB).

Q: How is Kodai Senga performing in 2026?

Through April 27, Senga is 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and a 1.95 WHIP across 5 starts (20.0 IP) — still searching for his first win of the season. The strikeout rate (K/9 ~10.35) confirms the Ghost Fork is still elite; the diagnostic is command (13 BB, BB/9 ~5.85). His 2023 MLB debut (12 starts, 2.98 ERA, 202 K full season) remains the high-water mark — restoring fastball command is the lever for his ERA to return to that level.

Q: What is Kodai Senga's ERA and K/9 rate this season?

Senga's 2026 ERA stands at 9.00 with a K/9 of approximately 10.35 (23 strikeouts in 20.0 innings) through 5 starts as of April 27. The K/9 is among the top tier for MLB starters — well above the league average of about 8.5 — confirming the Ghost Fork is still missing bats. The 1.95 WHIP and 13 walks are the diagnostic: when his fastball command returns, the swing-and-miss profile suggests 2023-debut-level run prevention (2.98 ERA) is recoverable.

Q: What is Kodai Senga's "Ghost Fork"?

The "Ghost Fork" is Senga's signature pitch — a forkball thrown at high velocity (mid-to-upper 80s mph) with sharp, late downward break that dives out of the strike zone. It generates elite swing-and-miss rates because hitters cannot distinguish it from his fastball until the ball drops sharply at the plate. It earned the nickname because the ball seems to "disappear" from the strike zone, ghosting past hitters who commit to swinging.

Q: How old is Kodai Senga?

Kodai Senga was born on January 30, 1993, making him 33 years old during the 2026 MLB season. He signed a 5-year deal with the New York Mets before the 2023 season after a dominant NPB career with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.

Q: How does Senga perform against left-handed vs. right-handed batters?

As a right-handed pitcher, Senga's Ghost Fork is especially effective against right-handed hitters, whose swing path is more vulnerable to a pitch that dives down and away. His 2026 K/9 of about 10.35 indicates he is missing bats against both sides. His 2023 MLB debut (2.98 ERA, 202 K) showed the full package — the current walk issues (13 BB in 20.0 IP) are masking how dangerous he is when command is on.

Q: When is Kodai Senga's next start?

Senga's next scheduled start is reflected in the schedule section on this page. As a rotation starter for the Mets, he pitches approximately every five days. Check the stats box above for the latest start log and upcoming dates.

Q: What was Kodai Senga's most recent start?

Senga's most recent start (IP, K, ER, pitch count, win/loss) is updated in the stats box at the top of this page and on the dedicated "Today" page. The Today page also includes pitch usage by type (four-seam fastball + Ghost Fork), swing-and-miss rates, splits vs RHB/LHB, and a Unico AI breakdown. Live in-play updates run during the game; final results are posted by 18:00 JST.

Q: What team does Kodai Senga play for?

Kodai Senga plays for the New York Mets as a right-handed starting pitcher. He signed a 5-year deal with the Mets before the 2023 season after a dominant NPB career with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. In 2026 — year 4 of his deal — he returned to the Opening Day rotation as the Mets work to recapture his dominant 2023 debut form (2.98 ERA).

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New York Mets · P · Bats L, Throws R

Kodai Senga 2026 Season at a Glance: 0-7, 8.85 ERA, 49 K, 1.84 WHIP — New York Mets

Last Start2026-07-19 @ PHI — 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 K

Ghost ForkNPB Most WinsJoined Mets in 2023

2026 Season

ERA

8.85

WHIP

1.84

40.2

Recent Start Highlight

In 2026, Senga has split time between starting and relieving, and has struggled with his control during a difficult stretch.

Early season — stats accumulating (7 starts)

PITCHER · 2026 SEASON SNAPSHOT

Kodai Senga 2026 Season Snapshot

W-L

0-7

Record · 40.2 IP

ERA

8.85

Earned run average (sub-3.50 is elite)

Strikeouts · K/9 10.84

WHIP

1.84

Walks + hits per inning (1.10 or lower is elite)

Quick AnswerKodai Senga 2026: 8.85 ERA, 49 strikeouts, 1.84 WHIP across 40.2 innings (0-7 record) for the New York Mets.

Age 33Ht 6'1"Wt 202 lbBorn Gamagori, JapanMLB Debut Apr 2, 2023

Last 5 Games

7/19

@PHI

1.1 IP

K 2 · ER 2

7/11

vsBOS

1.0 IP

K 1 · ER 0

7/8

vsKC

3.0 IP

K 4 · ER 4

7/4

@ATL

2.2 IP

K 4 · ER 1

6/29

vsPHI

5.0 IP

K 4 · ER 2

2026 Season Summary

ERA

8.85

0W 7L

49K

40.2 IP

WHIP

1.84

7 GS

0QS

7 GS

Next Game

Sun, Jul 26 vs Los Angeles Dodgers08:15 AM JST

Check broadcast schedule and probable starters

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2026 Season Highlights

As of July 15, Senga is on the Mets' active roster, appearing as both a starter and a reliever, but he has struggled with his control and is going through a difficult stretch this season. That marks a sharp contrast to last season, when he was a steady presence in the rotation. A proven talent who built his reputation in NPB with his signature 'ghost fork,' he now faces the challenge of turning things around as the season continues.

Kodai Senga's signature "Ghost Fork" — a devastating forkball with sharp downward break — makes him one of the most dangerous strikeout pitchers in baseball. After injuries and a minor league demotion derailed his 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Mets, Senga has bounced back in 2026. He returned to the rotation from Opening Day and has been pitching like the ace the Mets envisioned when they signed him in 2023.

1In 2026, Senga has split time between starting and relieving, and has struggled with his control during a difficult stretch.
2Known for his signature 'ghost fork,' he built a reputation as one of NPB's premier pitchers before joining the Mets in 2023.
3With experience in both starting and relief roles, how he adjusts and turns things around going forward will be worth watching.

Stats by Year

ERA

↓ Lower is better

2.98

WHIP

↓ Lower is better

0.56

K

202

W

Shohei Ohtani Career Pitching Stats
Year	Team	APP	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	K	WHIP
2023BEST	-	29	29	12	7	2.98	166.1	202	1.22
2024	-	1	1	1	0	3.38	5.1	9	0.56
2025	-	22	22	7	6	3.02	113.1	109	1.31
2026	-	12	7	0	7	8.85	40.2	49	1.84
Career	-	64	59	20	20	3.73	325.2	369	1.32

2023BEST- · 29APP

ERA

2.98

202

2024- · 1APP

ERA

3.38

2025- · 22APP

ERA

3.02

109

2026- · 12APP

ERA

8.85

PITCHER · FIP

What is Kodai Senga's FIP? 6.89 in 2026

FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching) measures a pitcher's true skill using only home runs, walks, hit-by-pitches and strikeouts — outcomes the pitcher controls. By stripping out defense and luck, it tracks real ability more closely than ERA.

Kodai Senga's 2026 FIP is 6.89, rated as "below average". That's 2.89 above the MLB average of about 4.00, leaving room to improve.

Compare with other Japanese pitchers in the FIP ranking

DETAIL · ANALYSIS

Detailed Analysis

In-depth metrics aggregated from every at-bat and pitch. Collapsed by default.

Data as of: 2026-07-19

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Recent Form (Last 10 Starts)

Older games on the left, most recent on the right. Color shows how they played.

Best: 6IP+ / ≤1ER · Good: 5IP+ / ≤2ER · OK: 4IP+ / ≤3ER · 4ER · ≥5ER (blowup)

Pitching: Where They Rank

Percentile rank against all MLB players (P25/P50/P75/P90). Triangle = player, line = MLB avg.

ERA

8.85

Bottom (<P25)

MLB avg 3.59 · diff -5.26worse

WHIP

1.84

Bottom (<P25)

MLB avg 1.19 · diff -0.65worse

K/9

10.84

Elite (≥P90)

MLB avg 8.74 · diff +2.10better

BB/9

6.64

Bottom (<P25)

MLB avg 2.77 · diff -3.87worse

Bottom (<P25)

MLB avg 98 · diff -49worse

Pitch Arsenal

Current season pitch data by type. Velocity, spin rate, movement, whiff rate, and CSW% at a glance.

Pitch	Usage	Velo (mph)	Spin	H-Mvmt	V-Mvmt	Whiff%	CSW%
Four-Seam Fastball	37.3%	96.2	2,363	-4.3"	+9.7"	15.4%	22.7%
Forkball	24.4%	83.2	1,158	-6.6"	+1.0"	41.0%	22.6%
Cutter	20.4%	89.4	2,437	-1.2"	+4.1"	25.7%	30.2%
Sweeper	8.3%	80.7	2,564	+5.6"	-3.0"	26.3%	36.9%
Slider	5.8%	86.3	2,577	+0.6"	+0.3"	43.8%	33.3%
Sinker	3.6%	89.8	2,213	-9.3"	+4.0"	9.1%	14.3%
Curveball	0.3%	65.5	2,296	-0.3"	-6.9"	—	0.0%

H-Mvmt/V-Mvmt (inch): movement vs. a spinless ball. + = toward 3B / up, − = toward 1B / down. Whiff% = whiffs / swings, CSW% = (called strikes + whiffs) / pitches.

Pitch Type K% & BA Against

K% / BA-against / Whiff% by pitch type this season. K% is based on at-bats where each type was the strikeout pitch.

Pitch	Usage	K%	BAA	Whiff%
Four-Seam Fastball	37.3%	25.4%	.475	15.4%
Forkball	24.4%	41.8%	.238	41.0%
Cutter	20.4%	7.3%	.419	25.7%
Sweeper	8.3%	0.0%	.600	26.3%
Slider	5.8%	33.3%	.143	43.8%
Sinker	3.6%	20.0%	—	9.1%

K%: rate of strikeouts among plate appearances where this pitch type was the final pitch. Whiff%: whiffs per swing. Types with fewer than 10 pitches excluded.

Splits by Batter Handedness

BA / OPS against and WHIP vs right-handed and left-handed batters this season. Spot weaknesses by batter type.

Split	BAA	OPS	WHIP	K	IP
vs RHB	.232	.873	1.61	27	22.1
vs LHB	.329	1.032	2.17	22	18.0

Handedness & Home/Away Splits

Situational splits for the current season. See strengths and weaknesses by scenario.

vs Handedness

Split	OAVG	OOPS	HR	K	BB
vs RHB	.232	.873	6	27	17
vs LHB	.329	1.032	6	22	13

Home / Away

Split	OAVG	OOPS	HR	K	BB
Home	.311	1.070	7	19	15
Away	.253	.846	5	30	15

Year-over-Year Performance Trend

Career-long performance trends for every key stat. How does this year compare to history?

Season	G	IP	ERA	WHIP	K/9	BB/9	K
2023	29	166.1	2.98	1.22	10.93	4.17	202
2024	1	5.1	3.38	0.56	15.19	1.69	9
2025	22	113.1	3.02	1.31	8.66	4.37	109
2026Now	12	40.2	8.85	1.84	10.84	6.64	49

Full Game Log (Pitching)

All 12 games of the 2026 season. Showing latest 10; click to expand.

Date	Opp	IP	H	ER	BB	K	ER/9
07/19	@ PHI	1.1	3	2	3	2	13.50
07/11	vs BOS	1.0	0	0	0	1	0.00
07/08	vs KC	3.0	5	4	4	4	12.00
07/04	@ ATL	2.2	2	1	0	4	3.38
06/29	vs PHI	5.0	4	2	1	4	3.60
06/24	vs CHC	3.2	3	7	5	6	17.18
06/17	@ CIN	4.0	2	4	4	5	9.00
04/27	vs COL	2.2	3	3	3	1	10.13
04/18	@ CHC	3.1	6	6	3	3	16.20
04/12	vs OAK	2.1	8	7	2	3	27.00

SHOW REMAINING 2 GAMES ▾

Date	Opp	IP	H	ER	BB	K	ER/9
04/06	@ SF	5.2	5	2	2	7	3.18
04/01	@ STL	6.0	4	2	3	9	3.00

Year-over-Year (2026 vs 2025)

Green = improvement, red = decline. "—" means no data in the same month last year.

Pitching

	Mar	Apr	Jun	Jul
ERA	—	+10.31	+8.47	+2.63
K	—	-11	+4	-1
WHIP	—	+1.24	+0.73	+0.30

AI · SEASON ANALYSIS

Kodai Senga 2026 Season AI Analysis

Comprehensive 2026 season analysis generated by Claude AI from stats data (as of Jul 20, 2026).

Overview

Senga's 2026 season stands well outside the MLB norm on the traditional run-prevention indicators. His 8.85 ERA is more than double the league average of 3.59 and far outside even the below-average range, while his 1.84 WHIP sits well above the average of 1.19. Across 12 starts and 40.2 innings, the surface numbers place him among the league's most struggling qualified arms in 2026, a sharp departure from the sub-3.50 ERA marks he posted in 2023 and 2025.

Strengths

The swing-and-miss ability has not disappeared. His 10.84 K/9 this season actually exceeds the MLB 90th-percentile threshold of 10.72, meaning his raw stuff still grades as elite by strikeout rate alone. With 49 strikeouts in 40.2 innings, the underlying bat-missing skill is arguably his best of any season, ahead of 2023's 10.93 K/9 across a full year and above 2025's 8.66 mark. This suggests the pitch quality itself remains intact even as results have deteriorated.

Areas to Improve

Command has collapsed. A 6.64 BB/9 is more than double the MLB average of 2.77 and sits far outside the bottom quartile, marking a severe regression from his career norms. This walk rate is the clearest driver of the inflated ERA and WHIP, as free baserunners compound into larger innings. The gap between his elite strikeout rate and his poor walk rate points to a pitcher who can still generate whiffs but cannot consistently locate, a profile very different from his controlled 2023 and 2025 seasons.

Looking Ahead

The data suggests two distinct storylines rather than one uniform decline: strikeout stuff at a 90th-percentile level paired with walk issues at a rate rarely seen among MLB starters. If the underlying arm strength shown in the K/9 number holds, the primary swing factor for the rest of the season is strike-throwing rather than raw pitch quality. Innings volume (40.2 across 12 starts, roughly 3.4 IP per outing) also points to short outings tied directly to pitch counts inflated by walks, making command the single most important variable to track going forward.

AI-generated content (Claude) · Based on stats as of Jul 20, 2026

Detailed Analysis

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2026 Season Appearance Log

12 starts · 49 total strikeouts

Season Best K

Wed, Apr 1 @ STL

Season Debut

Wed, Apr 1 @ STL

6.0IP · 9K

Date	Opp	IP	K	HR	BB	Dec
7/19	@PHI	1.1	2	-	3	-
7/11	vsBOS	1.0	1	-	0	-
7/8	vsKC	3.0	4	1	4	-
7/4	@ATL	2.2	4	1	0	-
6/29	vsPHI	5.0	4	1	1	L
6/24	vsCHC	3.2	6	2	5	L
6/17	@CIN	4.0	5	2	4	L
4/27	vsCOL	2.2	1	1	3	L
4/18	@CHC	3.1	3	2	3	L
4/12	vsOAK	2.1	3	2	2	L
4/6	@SF	5.2	7	-	2	-
4/1	@STL	6.0	9	-	3	L

Season Analysis

Season Progress

ERA

↓ Lower is better

WHIP

↓ Lower is better

Strikeouts

Wins

Monthly Stats

ERA

vs MLB Monthly Avg↓ Lower is better

WHIP

vs MLB Monthly Avg↓ Lower is better

Strikeouts

Wins

Season Analysis

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2026 Season at a Glance

ERA

8.85

0W 7L

Strikeouts

49K

40.2 IP

WHIP

1.84

7 GS

Quality Starts

0QS

7 GS

Kodai Senga — mets 2026 Pitching Performance

FAQ — Kodai Senga

What are Kodai Senga's 2026 MLB stats?

Senga's latest 2026 stats are updated daily in the stats box at the top of this page. Through April 27 (5 starts), he is 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 20.0 innings — still searching for his first win. His K/9 of about 10.35 (23 K in 20.0 IP) confirms the Ghost Fork is still elite; the problem is walk prevention (13 BB).

How is Kodai Senga performing in 2026?

Through April 27, Senga is 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and a 1.95 WHIP across 5 starts (20.0 IP) — still searching for his first win of the season. The strikeout rate (K/9 ~10.35) confirms the Ghost Fork is still elite; the diagnostic is command (13 BB, BB/9 ~5.85). His 2023 MLB debut (12 starts, 2.98 ERA, 202 K full season) remains the high-water mark — restoring fastball command is the lever for his ERA to return to that level.

What is Kodai Senga's ERA and K/9 rate this season?

Senga's 2026 ERA stands at 9.00 with a K/9 of approximately 10.35 (23 strikeouts in 20.0 innings) through 5 starts as of April 27. The K/9 is among the top tier for MLB starters — well above the league average of about 8.5 — confirming the Ghost Fork is still missing bats. The 1.95 WHIP and 13 walks are the diagnostic: when his fastball command returns, the swing-and-miss profile suggests 2023-debut-level run prevention (2.98 ERA) is recoverable.

What is Kodai Senga's "Ghost Fork"?

The "Ghost Fork" is Senga's signature pitch — a forkball thrown at high velocity (mid-to-upper 80s mph) with sharp, late downward break that dives out of the strike zone. It generates elite swing-and-miss rates because hitters cannot distinguish it from his fastball until the ball drops sharply at the plate. It earned the nickname because the ball seems to "disappear" from the strike zone, ghosting past hitters who commit to swinging.

How old is Kodai Senga?

Kodai Senga was born on January 30, 1993, making him 33 years old during the 2026 MLB season. He signed a 5-year deal with the New York Mets before the 2023 season after a dominant NPB career with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.

How does Senga perform against left-handed vs. right-handed batters?

As a right-handed pitcher, Senga's Ghost Fork is especially effective against right-handed hitters, whose swing path is more vulnerable to a pitch that dives down and away. His 2026 K/9 of about 10.35 indicates he is missing bats against both sides. His 2023 MLB debut (2.98 ERA, 202 K) showed the full package — the current walk issues (13 BB in 20.0 IP) are masking how dangerous he is when command is on.

When is Kodai Senga's next start?

Senga's next scheduled start is reflected in the schedule section on this page. As a rotation starter for the Mets, he pitches approximately every five days. Check the stats box above for the latest start log and upcoming dates.

What was Kodai Senga's most recent start?

Senga's most recent start (IP, K, ER, pitch count, win/loss) is updated in the stats box at the top of this page and on the dedicated "Today" page. The Today page also includes pitch usage by type (four-seam fastball + Ghost Fork), swing-and-miss rates, splits vs RHB/LHB, and a Unico AI breakdown. Live in-play updates run during the game; final results are posted by 18:00 JST.

View Kodai Senga's today start details

What team does Kodai Senga play for?

Kodai Senga plays for the New York Mets as a right-handed starting pitcher. He signed a 5-year deal with the Mets before the 2023 season after a dominant NPB career with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. In 2026 — year 4 of his deal — he returned to the Opening Day rotation as the Mets work to recapture his dominant 2023 debut form (2.98 ERA).