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Player Report for #26 Stanford Melson
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Name:Stanford MelsonContract:Major League Contract
Nickname:Salary:$8,050,000
Birthday:01-05-1993Signed Through:2028 Season
Age:32Years of Major League Service:8 Years, 108 Days
Born in:Shelburne (Vermont)Major League Service Days this Year:185 Days
Nationality:American  
Height:5' 9"Years on 40-Man Roster:10 Years, 100 Days
Weight:199 lbsYears of Pro Service:15 Years
  Arbitration Eligibility:Not eligible, free agent after contract expires!
Position:MRMinor League Option Years:Out of option years
Bats:Right  
Throws:RightContract Extension -
Status:Completely RestedDrafted2010, 7th Pick in Round 13
Morale:GoodLocal Popularity (National)Fair (Fair)
Cincinnati
Reds
MLB
Pitching Ratings (SISA)
PitchingStuffMovementControlVelocity 
Overall9141485-87 Mph 
Versus LHP91414 
Versus RHP91414 
Talent101415 
Pitching Ratings  Pitches:Fastball, Changeup, Slider, Cutter, Sinker, Splitter
Endurance:10   
Groundball Pct.:61   
Holding Runners:12   
Batting Ratings (SISA)
BattingContactGapPowerDiscipline/EyeAvoid K's 
Overall35111 
Versus LHP45111 
Versus RHP34111 
Talent68126 
Running & Bunting Ratings  Fielding Ratings
Running Speed:5 Pitcher 12
Stealing Ability:4 
Baserunning Instincts:7 
Sacrifice Bunt:19 
Bunt for Hit:1 
Hitter Type:Spray Hitter 
   
   
   
Game Log, Last 10 Games
DateOpponentResultStartIPHRERBBKDec       
10-12-2025 CHALoss, 0-72.232200       
10-09-2025@ CHALoss, 3-72.032210       
10-08-2025@ CHAWin, 7-40.100010       
10-05-2025@ MINWin, 9-51.022200Win      
10-02-2025@ MINLoss, 4-91.232130       
10-01-2025@ NYAWin, 16-52.111100Save      
09-29-2025 TBAWin, 6-42.122201       
09-26-2025 TBAWin, 8-42.010011       
09-23-2025 BOSWin, 13-52.010001       
09-21-2025@ BALWin, 9-71.210000Win      
Major League Baseball 2025 Pitching Stats
PitchingGGSWLSVERAIPHARERHRBBKCGCG%SHOQSQS%
Overall8008545.76120.1125857717577400.0000.0
PitchingSVOBSSV%RAGFR/9H/9K/9BB/9ERCWHIPVORPBABIP     
Overall25544.4802214.149.355.534.265.001.51-0.0.283     
PitchingABH2B3BHRRBBKSFSHHPAVGOBPSLGOPS   
vs. LHB205591007352235011.288.360.439.799   
vs. RHB2676617310503539016.247.347.446.793   
Major League Baseball 2025 Pitching Splits
SplitGGSWLSVERAIPHARERHRBBK 
April1100103.7919.016981815 
May1401013.3818.213772712 
June1200206.9411.21699164 
July1502118.0622.127242061213 
August1401117.3323.127201931621 
September1103004.4320.1201110259 
October301017.205.0654230 
Spring Training503009.456.2977414 
Playoffs300007.205.0644120 
Last Year61017454.4255.050272772247 
2 Years Ago63045351.9578.170171732165 
Career524042431744.19609.163931028453228446 
Home3803317.0657.166494573139 
Road4205234.5763.0593632102635 
Grass8008545.76120.11258577175774 
Day2704105.1841.243262442327 
Night5304446.0678.2825953133447 
Career Pitching Stats
Year/Team/LeagueAgeGGSWLSVERAIPHARERHRBBKCGSHOWHIPBABIPVORP
2015 New York - MLB221000040.540.2333010006.01.600-2.7
2016 New York - MLB23500104.829.1755258001.29.2080.4
2017 New York - MLB241602031.8919.022441918001.63.3446.9
2018 New York - MLB2560054153.1565.254252342553001.20.26914.2
2019 Houston - MLB265907334.5068.082393451946001.49.3416.1
2020 Houston - MLB276005344.7662.172373332747001.59.3474.2
2021 Houston - MLB2852016304.7457.075333061535001.58.3475.7
2022 Houston - MLB2967099353.7973.279353152753001.44.32216.3
2023 Houston - MLB3063045351.9578.170171732165001.16.30233.3
2024 Houston - MLB3161017454.4255.050272772247001.31.2878.7
2025 Toronto - MLB324707336.8774.2866457143944001.67.293-9.6
2025 Houston - MLB323301213.9445.239212031830001.25.2679.6
2025 Total - MLB328008545.76120.11258577175774001.51.283-0.0
Total MLB11 yrs.524042431744.19609.163931028453228446001.42.31193.2
Career Minor League Pitching Stats
Year/Team/LeagueAgeGGSWLSVERAIPHARERHRBBKCGSHOWHIPBABIPVORP
2011 Camden - S A18601122.457.1822020001.36.2861.9
2011 Chula Vista - A1834035206.4233.244272432119001.93.342-4.2
2012 Chula Vista - A193102315.8738.15731252179001.93.346-1.8
2012 Baton Rouge - AAA191301214.3014.217107297001.77.2940.8
2013 Huntington Beach - AA205003163.8463.167282742823001.50.28814.4
2013 Baton Rouge - AAA201301122.4518.11465297001.25.2035.0
2014 Huntington Beach - AA21701003.388.0663032001.13.2222.3
2014 Baton Rouge - AAA215602834.2867.164373233534001.47.2707.7
2015 Baton Rouge - AAA2247036213.4053.058222032719001.60.30711.7
2016 Baton Rouge - AAA2350010212.8669.160272233040001.30.26822.5
2017 Baton Rouge - AAA2444045203.6055.055222231548001.27.32911.5
Total MLBAAA22302124483.50277.226812410816125155001.42.28459.4
Total MLBAA5704163.7971.173343043125001.46.28016.7
Total MLBA65058216.1372.0101584953828001.93.344-6.0
Total MLBS A601122.457.1822020001.36.2861.9
Career Postseason Pitching Stats
Year/Team/LeagueAgeGGSWLSVERAIPHARERHRBBKCGSHOWHIPBABIPVORP
2018 New York - MLB25300002.084.1411113001.15.2500.0
2019 Houston - MLB261002002.8412.2544139000.63.1210.0
2025 Toronto - MLB32300007.205.0644120001.60.2630.0
Total MLB1602003.6822.015993612000.95.1880.0
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/LeaguePOSGGSPOADPTCEPCTINNRANGEPBRSTARTORTO%
2015 New York - MLP1000000.0000.20.00
2016 New York - MLP50110201.0009.11.93
2017 New York - MLP160120301.00019.01.42
2018 New York - MLP6004121171.94165.22.19
2019 Houston - MLP59021411601.00068.02.12
2020 Houston - MLP600360901.00062.11.30
2021 Houston - MLP520360101.90057.01.42
2022 Houston - MLP6705113171.94173.21.95
2023 Houston - MLP63061602201.00078.12.53
2024 Houston - MLP61016092.77855.01.15
2025 Houston - MLP330532801.00045.21.58
2025 Toronto - MLP470470132.84674.21.33
Player History
06-15-2010Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 13, Pick 7, 367th overall Pick) by the New York Yankees.
01-01-2011SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 2 (3); Movement: 3 (9); Control: 3 (12).
01-01-2012SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 2 (2); Movement: 12 (12); Control: 1 (5).
01-01-2013SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (7); Movement: 12 (12); Control: 3 (7).
04-21-2013Injured (tender elbow), out for 1-2 weeks.
01-01-2014SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 3 (3); Movement: 15 (15); Control: 4 (9).
01-01-2015SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 3 (3); Movement: 13 (13); Control: 3 (5).
11-22-2015Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $380,000 through automatic renewal.
01-01-2016SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 6 (8); Movement: 16 (16); Control: 9 (13).
01-01-2017SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (8); Movement: 14 (14); Control: 7 (11).
01-01-2018SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 8 (8); Movement: 15 (15); Control: 12 (14).
11-22-2018Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $380,000 through automatic renewal.
11-25-2018Was traded by the New York Yankees to the Houston Astros in exchange for LF M. Briggs, 2B J. Aguilar.
01-01-2019SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (10); Movement: 13 (13); Control: 14 (15).
11-18-2019Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $380,000 through automatic renewal.
01-01-2020SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (9); Movement: 15 (15); Control: 14 (14).
03-22-2020Injured (strained tricep muscle), day-to-day for 2 weeks.
11-21-2020Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,630,400 through arbitration.
01-01-2021SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (9); Movement: 15 (15); Control: 14 (14).
11-21-2021Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,390,400 through arbitration.
01-01-2022SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (10); Movement: 13 (13); Control: 15 (15).
07-10-2022Was selected to the 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
11-20-2022Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,122,500 through arbitration.
01-01-2023SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (10); Movement: 14 (14); Control: 13 (13).
06-13-2023Injured (finger blister), day-to-day for 1-2 weeks.
09-01-2023Wins the MLB AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
09-01-2023Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $6,240,000 with the Houston Astros organization.
01-01-2024SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (9); Movement: 14 (14); Control: 15 (15).
03-30-2024Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $6,240,000 with the Houston Astros organization.
01-01-2025SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (10); Movement: 14 (14); Control: 14 (15).
06-21-2025Was traded by the Houston Astros to the Toronto Blue Jays, along with $3,000,000, in exchange for 2B A. Cooper.
11-25-2025Became a free agent.
12-23-2025Signed a 3-year contract worth a total of $26,830,000 with the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Leader Boards Appearances
YearGRank
2025801
YearSVRank
2021309
2022355
2023353
2024451
YearHLDRank
2025168
YearRARank
2025801
YearGFRank
2022552
2023561
2024552
YearSHORank
202208

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