Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians (89-69) face the Kansas City Royals (64-94) at Progressive Field on Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Bieber’s Player props for the matchup. Max Castillo is the probable pitcher for the Guardians, while Shane Bieber is the probable pitcher for the Royals. The Cleveland Guardians are favored to win, currently listed at -230. The total runs line is set at 7.0.
Strikeouts
- Bieber has recorded 195 strikeouts this season – ranking 13th in the MLB – averaging 6.5 per start.
- At home, Bieber has recorded 74 strikeouts this season – averaging 6.2 per start.
- At home, Bieber has recorded 23 strikeouts in his last three starts.
- Bieber recorded 7 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Royals.
- Bieber has recorded 85 strikeouts in his 12 career starts against the Royals.
- Bieber has recorded 64 strikeouts in his last eight starts against the Royals.
- Bieber has recorded 46 strikeouts in his 5 career home starts against the Royals.
- The Royals have struck out 1248 times this season – ranking 23rd in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Shane Bieber performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Bieber holds a 12-8 W/L record this season, as well as a 4-0 record from his last five starts.
- Bieber holds a 5-0 W/L record in his career against the Royals.
- At home, Bieber holds a 2-0 W/L record in his career against the Royals.
Home Runs Allowed
- Bieber has allowed 18 home runs in 30 starts this season.
- At home, Bieber has allowed 7 home runs in 12 starts this season.
- Bieber allowed 1 home run in his most recent start against the Royals.
- Bieber has allowed 8 home runs in his 12 career starts against the Royals.
- Bieber has allowed 4 home runs in his last eight starts against the Royals.
- Bieber has allowed 2 home runs in his 5 career home starts against the Royals.
- Bieber has allowed 2 home runs in his last three home starts against the Royals.
- Kansas City has hit 135 home runs this season – ranking T25th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Bieber has an ERA of 2.91 this season.
- In his last two appearances against the Royals, Bieber has an ERA of 0.71.
- In his last two home appearances against the Royals, Bieber has an ERA of 1.46.