Corey Kluber and the Tampa Bay Rays (73-57) face the New York Yankees (79-53) at Tropicana Field on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Kluber’s Player props for the matchup. Clarke Schmidt is the probable pitcher for the Rays, while Corey Kluber is the probable pitcher for the Yankees. The Tampa Bay Rays are favored to win, currently listed at -130. The total runs line is set at 8.0.
Strikeouts
- Kluber has recorded 118 strikeouts this season – ranking 59th in the MLB – averaging 4.7 per start.
- At home, Kluber has recorded 65 strikeouts this season – averaging 5.4 per start.
- Kluber recorded 8 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Yankees.
- Kluber has recorded 93 strikeouts in his 13 career starts against the Yankees.
- Kluber has recorded 49 strikeouts in his 7 career home starts against the Yankees.
- Kluber has recorded 43 strikeouts in his last six home starts against the Yankees.
- The Yankees have struck out 1122 times this season – ranking T14th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Corey Kluber performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Kluber holds a 9-7 W/L record this season, as well as a 2-1 record from his last five starts.
- Kluber holds a 5-4 W/L record in his career against the Yankees.
- At home, Kluber holds a 2-2 W/L record in his career against the Yankees.
Home Runs Allowed
- Kluber has allowed 18 home runs in 25 starts this season.
- At home, Kluber has allowed 8 home runs in 12 starts this season.
- Kluber allowed 1 home run in his most recent start against the Yankees.
- Kluber has allowed 12 home runs in his 13 career starts against the Yankees.
- Kluber has allowed 3 home runs in his last four starts against the Yankees.
- Kluber has allowed 8 home runs in his 7 career home starts against the Yankees.
- The NY Yankees have hit 205 home runs this season – ranking 1st in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Kluber has an ERA of 4.21 this season.
- In his last three appearances against the Yankees, Kluber has an ERA of 1.50.
- In his last seven home appearances against the Yankees, Kluber has an ERA of 4.10.