4-1 in the latest stored sample.
MINNESOTA TWINS · MIN
Cole Sands
Relief pitcher | Age 29 | Bats R · Throws R | Inactive roster status
Cole Sands's 2026 MLB stats, pitching game log, and recent strikeout form for the Minnesota Twins. Through 13 appearances, Cole Sands carries a 8.25 ERA with 11 strikeouts. He averages 0.8 strikeouts per outing (4 over his last 5), a 8.3 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)
Cole Sands by game, in his last 10 games
50.0%calibrated projection
Last 10 rate0%what the game bars show
Calibrated model50.0%our projection for the standard line
Kalshi mid—no live price yet
Where the outcomes landed
10 games · line at 5.5Innings8.3
ERA10.80
K/98.6
Pitches16
Starts10
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 shape his prop lines
0straight starts with 6+ K
0consecutive quality starts
Prop metricLast 3Last 5Season
Strikeouts per start10.0 K/90.30.80.8
Walks per start0.30.20.4
Earned runs per start2.31.60.8
Innings per startavg IP · bar shows floor–ceiling range0.80.1–2.0
Home runs allowed0.70.40.2
Model lean vs the posted market — research only, not betting advice.
Strikeouts O/UOdds N/A
No line posted · proj 0.82
Walks O/UOdds N/A
No line posted · proj 0.27
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 · 84 pitches
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40.2% | 14.3% | 28.6% | 6.0% | 0.421 | 14.3% | 28.6% | 38.5% | 0.421 |
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FC
Cutter · 49 pitches
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23.4% | 40.0% | 0.0% | 10.2% | - | 40.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | - |
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FS
Splitter · 34 pitches
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16.3% | 0.0% | 25.0% | 8.8% | 1.639 | 0.0% | 25.0% | 50.0% | 1.639 |
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CU
Curveball · 26 pitches
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12.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.9% | - | 0.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | - |
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SI
Sinker · 15 pitches
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7.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.7% | 0.684 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 0.684 |
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SL
Slider · 1 pitches
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0.5% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - | - | 0.0% | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULY | ||||||||||||||||
| Sun 7/26 | vs OAK | W 11-8 | 0.1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 28 | 6 | - | - | 450.00 |
| JULY | Subtotal | 0.1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 6 | - | - | 450.00 | |
| APRIL | ||||||||||||||||
| Tue 4/28 | vs SEA | L 1-7 | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 13 | 5 | - | - | 90.00 |
| Sun 4/26 | @ TB | L 2-4 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | - | 0.00 |
| Tue 4/21 | @ NYM | W 5-3 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | - | - | 23 | 6 | W | - | 0.00 |
| Sat 4/18 | vs CIN | L 4-5 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 12 | 5 | L | - | 9.00 |
| Fri 4/17 | vs CIN | L 1-2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 20 | 4 | - | - | 0.00 |
| Tue 4/14 | vs BOS | W 6-0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 15 | 3 | - | - | 0.00 |
| Sat 4/11 | @ TOR | W 7-4 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 22 | 5 | - | - | 18.00 |
| Wed 4/8 | vs DET | W 8-6 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 9 | 2 | - | HLD | 0.00 |
| Tue 4/7 | vs DET | W 4-2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 12 | 3 | - | HLD | 0.00 |
| Sun 4/5 | vs TB | L 1-4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 21 | 6 | - | - | 0.00 |
| Thu 4/2 | @ KC | W 5-1 | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 11 | 4 | - | HLD | 45.00 |
| APRIL | Subtotal | 8.8 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 45 | - | - | 6.14 | |
| MARCH | ||||||||||||||||
| Sat 3/28 | @ BAL | W 4-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 16 | 4 | SV | SV | 0.00 |
| MARCH | Subtotal | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | - | - | 0.00 | |
| Season | Totals | 9.9 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 209 | 55 | - | - | 10.00 | |
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 +1.8.
Average actual total 7.9 vs tracked 7.6.
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 | Inactive | Team | Minnesota Twins |
| First pitch | - | Season type | Season |
| Bats / Throws | R/R | Age | 29 |
Cole Sands is inactive right now, so this page leans on status and recent strikeout context instead of a same-day pitching call. When he is active again, compare the team total and opponent environment before trusting any strikeout angle.
Recent strikeout form vs season
The comparison below keeps strikeouts, innings, and run prevention tied back to the season baseline.
WHIP +0.90 vs season across 5 games.
WHIP +0.72 vs season across 10 games.
Recent ERA split -6.95 comparing road to home.
Recent team scoring 5.0 with O/U 2-2 around this player.
| Sample | Games | IP | ERA | WHIP | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 5 | 5 | 3.5 | 20.57 | 2.57 | 4 | 1 |
| Last 10 | 10 | 6.7 | 13.43 | 2.39 | 8 | 4 |
| Season | 13 | 12.0 | 8.25 | 1.67 | 11 | 5 |
Season stats
| Games pitched | 13 | Games started | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins / Losses | 1 / 1 | Saves | 1 |
| Innings pitched | 12.0 | Strikeouts | 11 |
| ERA | 8.25 | WHIP | 1.67 |
Split watchlist
Cole Sands's home/road splits this season: a 13.09 ERA across 8 home outings and 6.14 over 5 on the road.
This is the fastest way to compare home and road run prevention once both samples exist.
| Split | Games | IP | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 5.5 | 13.09 | 2.73 | 6 |
| Road | 5 | 4.4 | 6.14 | 1.14 | 5 |
Cole Sands — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common 2026 questions about Cole Sands, drawn from the stats and schedule on this page.
How many strikeouts per game does Cole Sands average?
Cole Sands is averaging 0.85 strikeouts per appearance in 2026 (11 strikeouts over 13 appearances).
What is Cole Sands's ERA this season?
Cole Sands has a 8.25 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP in 2026.
How many strikeouts did Cole Sands have in his last game?
Cole Sands recorded 0 strikeouts in his most recent appearance on 2026-07-26.
How many strikeouts has Cole Sands had over his last 5 games?
Cole Sands has 4 strikeouts over his last 5 outings with a 20.57 ERA in that span.
What is Cole Sands's strikeout rate (K/9)?
Cole Sands is striking out 8.3 batters per nine innings in 2026.
How has Cole Sands pitched at home vs on the road?
Cole Sands has a 13.09 ERA at home and 6.14 on the road this season.