Stephen Kolek
KC · P
Innings eater: 6.7 IP per start, 13.5% K rate, 17.5% whiff.
Everything you need to know about Stephen Kolek before you bet. His whiff rate is 15.7% — below league average. He throws his fastball at 93.2 mph. Compare odds across 8 sportsbooks for every prop market below.
Compared to other innings eaters
Highest IP per Start among innings eaters this season. Top 10.
| # | Player | Team | IP per Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Kolekyou are here | KC | 6.67 |
| 2 | Zack Wheeler | PHI | 6.53 |
| 3 | Logan Webb | SF | 6.50 |
| 4 | Gavin Williams | CLE | 6.43 |
| 5 | Sandy Alcantara | MIA | 6.30 |
| 6 | Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | 6.20 |
| 7 | Michael Wacha | KC | 6.19 |
| 8 | Davis Martin | CWS | 6.14 |
| 9 | Chris Sale | ATL | 6.14 |
| 10 | Justin Wrobleski | LAD | 6.13 |
How is Stephen Kolek performing?
Stephen Kolek is a back-of-rotation innings eater across 3 starts. He's averaged 6.7 innings per outing, providing length and durability. His 13.5% strikeout rate and 17.5% whiff rate are below-average for a starter, meaning he succeeds by inducing contact rather than overpowering hitters. The profile prioritizes eating innings and limiting damage over strikeout volume.
Performance summary as of week of June 1, 2026
Whiff Rate
15.7%
Bottom 3%Below average
K Over Rate
33%
1 of 3 games
Fastball Velo
93.2 mph
Average
Outs Over Rate
67%
2 of 3 games
Whiff Rate — How often batters swing and miss at his pitches. Higher = more strikeout upside. League average is ~25%.
K Over Rate — How often he goes over his strikeout line. Shows how reliable he is for K props.
Fastball Velo — Average speed of his fastball. Harder throwers tend to generate more swings and misses.
Outs Over Rate — How often he goes over his outs recorded line. Higher = he pitches deeper into games.
Tonight's prop markets
These are the prop bets available for Stephen Kolek. Each card shows the over rate and game count. Click any market to compare odds across 8 sportsbooks.
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How has Stephen Kolek been pitching lately?
These are Stephen Kolek's Statcast numbers — the advanced metrics that predict prop outcomes. Green values mean he's well above the league average.
Whiff Rate
15.7%
Bottom 3%Swing-and-miss rate · avg ~25%
Chase Rate
26.8%
Chases outside zone · avg ~30%
Fastball Velo
93.2mph
Average heater speed · avg ~93.5
CSW Rate
24.2%
Called strikes + whiffs · avg ~28%
What pitches does Stephen Kolek throw?
Stephen Kolek's pitch mix — how often he throws each type. He relies heavily on his fastball at 60.7%.
How has Stephen Kolek been pitching recently?
3 tracked starts this season — recent-game chart unlocks at 5 starts with prop data.
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What are Stephen Kolek's prop odds tonight?▾
Stephen Kolek (KC) typically has three pitcher prop markets posted before each start: strikeouts, outs recorded, and earned runs. Each prop page on OddsGuy compares the live line and price across 8 sportsbooks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers, Fanatics, Bovada, and Pinnacle) and highlights the best price in gold.
What is Stephen Kolek's pitching style?▾
Stephen Kolek throws fastballs about 60.7% of the time, breaking balls 23.4%, and offspeed pitches 15.9%. His whiff rate is 15.7% — below the ~25% league average. Fastball velocity sits at 93.2 mph. Called-strike-plus-whiff rate is 24.2%.
How has Stephen Kolek been performing recently?▾
Over his last 3 starts, Stephen Kolek has gone over his outs-recorded line 67% of the time, over his earned-runs line — of the time. Each prop page above shows the full game-by-game line history with actual outcomes.
Where can I bet on Stephen Kolek props?▾
Stephen Kolek props are posted at the major US sportsbooks — DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers, Fanatics — and offshore at Pinnacle and Bovada. Each prop page on OddsGuy shows current pricing across all 8 books so you can shop for the best number before betting.
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Stephen Kolek — KC P Whiff rate: 15.7% (league avg ~25%) Fastball velocity: 93.2 mph Pitch mix: 60.7% fastball, 23.4% breaking, 15.9% offspeed Outs over rate: 67% (last 3 games) Earned runs over rate: — (last 3 games)