Tomoyuki Sugano

Sugano's latest 2026 stats are updated daily in the stats box at the top of this page. Through April 27 (5 starts with the Rockies), he is 2-1 with a 3.42 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 26.1 innings — a strong start given that his home park, Coors Field, is one of the most run-inflated environments in MLB.

Through April 27, Sugano is 2-1 with a 3.42 ERA, 19 strikeouts, and a 1.14 WHIP across 5 starts (26.1 IP) — a strong start that is even more impressive given Coors Field plays as one of the most run-inflated parks in MLB. After going 10-10 with a 4.64 ERA in his 2025 Orioles debut, the 1.14 WHIP through April 2026 is clear evidence of continued MLB adjustment — his command and pitch sequencing are translating cleanly to the new environment.

Sugano's 2026 ERA sits at 3.42 with a 1.14 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 26.1 innings through 5 starts as of April 27. For a Coors Field starter, that 3.42 ERA projects to the high-2.00s in a neutral environment based on standard park factor adjustments. The 1.14 WHIP is the more telling number: it is well below MLB starter average (~1.30) and confirms his crafty NPB approach (2x Sawamura Award) is fully working at age 36 in his second MLB season.

Sugano is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. He pitches every five days in the Rockies' rotation. His style is craft-based rather than power-based — multiple breaking balls (curveball, slider, cutter) with excellent command and sequencing, making him effective even in hitter-friendly environments.

Tomoyuki Sugano was born on October 11, 1989, making him 36 years old during the 2026 MLB season. He is one of the most experienced active Japanese players in MLB, having pitched at the elite level in NPB with the Yomiuri Giants for over a decade before transitioning to MLB at age 35.

Coors Field in Denver (elevation 5,280 ft) is the most hitter-friendly ballpark in MLB — the thin air reduces breaking ball movement and allows fly balls to carry further. This typically inflates ERA and allows more home runs compared to sea-level parks. Sugano's 3.42 ERA through five starts at and away from Coors in 2026 suggests he is managing the park effect well, particularly with his command-first approach that limits free passes and hard contact.

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

For a craft pitcher like Sugano, the most informative stats are ERA adjusted for park (use FIP or xFIP to remove Coors Field's inflation), WHIP (measures control and contact management), and K/BB ratio (strikeout-to-walk, which reflects command quality). His 1.14 WHIP through April 27 is the most telling number — it shows he is limiting baserunners even in the toughest pitching environment in baseball.

Sugano'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 (curveball, slider, cutter), 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.

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Tomoyuki Sugano plays for the Colorado Rockies as a right-handed starting pitcher. He moved to Colorado before the 2026 season after his MLB debut year with the Baltimore Orioles in 2025 (10-10, 4.64 ERA). The Rockies' home park, Coors Field, is one of the most hitter-friendly environments in MLB — making his early 3.42 ERA particularly impressive.