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#61 Starting Pitcher

Matt Waldron

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San Diego Padres
Height / Weight
6' 2" / 185 lbs
Born
September 26, 1996 (29)
College
Nebraska
MLB Career
4
SEASON STATS 2025-2026
W-L
1-2
ERA
8.49
0.772
K
22
WHIP
1.71
-0.857
PLAYER INFO
Full Name: Matt Waldron

Background and Early Career

Matt Waldron was born on September 12, 1996, in Omaha, Nebraska. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds, giving him a solid presence on the mound. Waldron honed his skills at the University of Nebraska, where he became a key pitcher for the Cornhuskers. His college career laid a strong foundation, leading to his selection in the MLB Draft.

Playing Style and Strengths

Waldron is known for his unique knuckleball, a pitch that's increasingly rare in today's game. His ability to mix speeds and maintain control makes him a challenging opponent. His pitching repertoire includes a fastball and a slider, but it's the knuckleball that sets him apart and keeps hitters off balance.

Notable Achievements

In his MLB career, Waldron has achieved several milestones, including his debut with the San Diego Padres. His performance has been marked by consistent strikeout rates and the ability to pitch deep into games. Waldron's adaptability and unique skill set have made him a valuable asset to his team.

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Career stats
Season
Team
GP
GS
CG
SHO
IP
H
R
ER
HR
BB
K
2025-2026
6 3 0 0 23 33 22 22 5 7 22
2024-2025
1 1 0 0 4 6 4 4 1 6 3
2023-2024
27 26 0 0 146 145 84 80 21 40 133
2022-2023
8 6 0 0 41 39 20 20 9 12 31
Recent Games
Date
Opp
RESULT
GS
CG
SHO
IP
H
R
ER
HR
BB
K
Thu 5/14 5/14
L 1-7
0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 4
Tue 5/12 5/12
L 4-6
0 0 0 2 8 6 6 1 2 3
Wed 5/6 5/6
W 5-1
0 0 0 5 2 1 1 1 0 7
Wed 4/29 4/29
L 5-4
1 0 0 5 6 3 3 1 1 1
Thu 4/23 4/23
W 10-8
1 0 0 5 8 6 6 1 3 3
Fri 4/17 4/17
L 0-8
1 0 0 3 8 6 6 1 1 4

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