2-3 in the latest stored sample.
TAMPA BAY RAYS · TB
Alexander Cook
Relief pitcher | Age 25 | Bats R · Throws R
Alexander Cook's 2026 MLB stats, pitching game log, and recent strikeout form for the Tampa Bay Rays. Through 4 appearances, Alexander Cook carries a 4.76 ERA with 5 strikeouts. He averages 1.3 strikeouts per outing (5 over his last 4), a 7.9 K/9. See last-game strikeouts, strikeouts-per-game pace, splits, and next-game context below.
Over 5.5 strikeouts (standard line — nothing quoted yet)
Alexander Cook by game, in his last 10 games
35.6%calibrated projection
Last 10 rate0%what the game bars show
Calibrated model35.6%our projection for the standard line
Kalshi mid—no live price yet
Where the outcomes landed
4 games · line at 5.5Innings5.7
ERA4.76
K/97.9
Pitches25
Starts4
Recent-form percentages are not probabilities — the calibrated line is this site’s model projection, and the Kalshi line is what the exchange is paying. No book or exchange has quoted this game yet, so the projection runs against the standard 5.5 line these markets are normally posted at. Research only — not betting advice.
Betting Snapshot
the numbers that decide tonight’s props
0straight starts with 6+ K
0consecutive quality starts
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walks trending down0.0 BB/start last 3
Tonight’s bats2R · 4LLHB-heavy lineup
NYY hitters · 23.2% team K rate
Prop metricLast 3Last 5Season
Strikeouts per start8.7 K/91.71.31.3
Walks per start0.00.50.5
Earned runs per start1.00.80.8
Innings per startavg IP · bar shows floor–ceiling range1.31.0–2.0
Home runs allowed0.30.30.3
Model lean vs the posted market — research only, not betting advice.
Strikeouts O/UOdds N/A
No line posted · proj 1.25
Walks O/UOdds N/A
No line posted · proj 0.50
Arsenal
Per-pitch-type usage and stuff metrics. Season aggregates beside the last 5 outings — divergence between the two columns is the leading indicator that something has changed (velocity loss, command drift, batters adjusting). xwOBA measures contact quality (lower is better for the pitcher); whiff% and chase% are the swing-and-miss signals.
| Pitch | Usage | Season | Last 5 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiff% | Chase% | Zone% | xwOBA | Whiff% | Chase% | Zone% | xwOBA | ||
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FF
4-Seam Fastball · 66 pitches
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67.4% | 17.2% | 20.7% | 54.6% | 0.347 | 17.2% | 20.7% | 54.5% | 0.176 |
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SL
Slider · 19 pitches
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19.4% | 42.9% | 28.6% | 42.1% | 0.034 | 42.9% | 28.6% | 42.1% | 0.021 |
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CH
Changeup · 13 pitches
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13.3% | 25.0% | 25.0% | 61.5% | 0.111 | 25.0% | 25.0% | 61.5% | 0.076 |
Data via Ball Don't Lie. The "Last 5" column aggregates the player's 5 most recent outings.
| Date | Opp | Result | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | GB | FB | P | TBF | DEC | REL | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEPTEMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| Fri 9/18 | vs BOS | L 2-4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 13 | 4 | - | - | 0.00 |
| Thu 9/17 | vs OAK | W 10-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 13 | 3 | - | - | 0.00 |
| SEPTEMBER | Subtotal | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 7 | - | - | 0.00 | |
| AUGUST | ||||||||||||||||
| Sun 8/2 | vs CHW | L 1-9 | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 34 | 8 | - | - | 22.50 |
| AUGUST | Subtotal | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 8 | - | - | 22.50 | |
| JULY | ||||||||||||||||
| Fri 7/31 | vs CHW | L 1-6 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 38 | 9 | - | - | 0.00 |
| JULY | Subtotal | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 9 | - | - | 0.00 | |
| Season | Totals | 5.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 24 | - | - | 5.19 | |
BB: Walks allowed
DEC: Decision
ER: Earned runs
ERA: Earned run average for the appearance or subtotal
FB: Fly balls
GB: Ground balls
H: Hits allowed
HR: Home runs allowed
IP: Innings pitched
K: Strikeouts
P: Pitches
R: Runs allowed
REL: Relief outcome: save, hold, or blown save
TBF: Total batters faced
Team scoring environment
This connects the player page back to the team scoring profile, which matters when a player is being evaluated inside a moneyline or total bet.
Recent runs allowed with average margin +0.0.
Average actual total 7.0 vs tracked 6.7.
Use this section together with the game log and trend chart on the page: a hot bat on a team scoring well is different from a hot bat inside a low-scoring team context, and the same idea applies to pitchers on teams playing high-total games.
Strikeout outlook today
Team game, player status, and recent strikeout form, all in one quick read.
| Role | Pitcher | Position | RP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Active | Team | Tampa Bay Rays |
| Next game | 2026-10-05 | Opponent | vs NYY |
| Probable starter | Freddy Peralta | Opposing starter | Cam Schlittler |
| First pitch | 8:00 PM | Season type | Postseason |
| Tracked total | 6.0 | Moneyline | +104 |
| Bats / Throws | R/R | Age | 25 |
Alexander Cook is not listed as TB's probable starter today; Freddy Peralta has that assignment right now. This page still gives the latest strikeout form and full pitching log for comparison.
Recent strikeout form vs season
The comparison below keeps strikeouts, innings, and run prevention tied back to the season baseline.
WHIP +0.10 vs season across 4 games.
WHIP +0.10 vs season across 4 games.
Both home and road samples need recent stored games before the split reads cleanly.
Recent team scoring 4.6 with O/U 4-1 around this player.
| Sample | Games | IP | ERA | WHIP | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 5 | 4 | 5.2 | 5.19 | 1.15 | 5 | 2 |
| Last 10 | 4 | 5.2 | 5.19 | 1.15 | 5 | 2 |
| Season | 4 | 5.2 | 4.76 | 1.06 | 5 | 2 |
Season stats
| Games pitched | 4 | Games started | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins / Losses | 0 / 0 | Saves | 0 |
| Innings pitched | 5.2 | Strikeouts | 5 |
| ERA | 4.76 | WHIP | 1.06 |
Split watchlist
This is the fastest way to compare home and road run prevention once both samples exist.
| Split | Games | IP | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 5.2 | 5.19 | 1.15 | 5 |
| Road | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Alexander Cook — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common 2026 questions about Alexander Cook, drawn from the stats and schedule on this page.
Is Alexander Cook pitching today?
Yes — Alexander Cook's team plays vs NYY today (Oct 5, 2026). See the status and game total in the next-game card above.
How many strikeouts per game does Alexander Cook average?
Alexander Cook is averaging 1.25 strikeouts per appearance in 2026 (5 strikeouts over 4 appearances).
What is Alexander Cook's ERA this season?
Alexander Cook has a 4.76 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP in 2026.
How many strikeouts did Alexander Cook have in his last game?
Alexander Cook recorded 1 strikeout in his most recent appearance on 2026-09-18.
How many strikeouts has Alexander Cook had over his last 5 games?
Alexander Cook has 5 strikeouts over his last 4 outings with a 5.19 ERA in that span.
What is Alexander Cook's strikeout rate (K/9)?
Alexander Cook is striking out 7.9 batters per nine innings in 2026.
NYY lineup — bats he faces tonight
The key matchups driving tonight’s strikeout and earned-run lines. Open a hitter for his splits and prop context.
.264 AVG41 HR
.241 AVG18 HR
.277 AVG30 HR
.264 AVG17 HR
.252 AVG18 HR
.245 AVG11 HR