Griffin Canning
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2019-2026)
Griffin Canning is a pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2019 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the New York Mets, a span of 8 seasons. Across 145 career appearances, he has gone 37-46 with a 4.79 ERA and 640 strikeouts. Griffin Canning is a Gold Glove.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2019-04-30
- Awards
- Gold Glove
- Jersey
- #17
Full name: Griffin Alexander Canning
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 5 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.1 | 80 | 46 | 30 | 96 | 4.58 | 4.51 (-2%) | 321.3 |
| 2020 | LAA | AL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.1 | 54 | 25 | 23 | 56 | 3.99 | 4.45 (+10%) | 179.2 |
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 5 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.2 | 65 | 39 | 28 | 62 | 5.60 | 4.27 (-31%) | -1908.7 |
| 2023 | LAA | AL | 7 | 8 | 24 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127.0 | 121 | 61 | 36 | 139 | 4.32 | 4.33 (avg) | 147.2 |
| 2024 | LAA | AL | 6 | 13 | 32 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171.2 | 174 | 99 | 66 | 130 | 5.19 | 4.08 (-27%) | -5062.7 |
| 2025 | NYN | NL | 7 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.1 | 70 | 32 | 35 | 70 | 3.77 | 4.16 (+9%) | 231.5 |
| 2026 | SD | NL | 5 | 9 | 30 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.2 | 94 | 56 | 41 | 87 | 5.68 | 4.18 (-36%) | - |
| Career · 7 seasons | 37 | 46 | 145 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 673.0 | 658 | 358 | 259 | 640 | 4.79 | — | -6,092 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | LAA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | LAA | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | LAA | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | NYN | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 117 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (232 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 55 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 61 | 305.0 | 290 | 156 | 122 | 286 | 4.60 |
| Away | 54 | 279.1 | 274 | 146 | 96 | 267 | 4.70 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-26 | NYN | ATL | — | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025-06-21 | NYN | PHI | W | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025-06-15 | NYN | TBR | L | 4.1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025-06-10 | NYN | WAS | — | 5.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025-06-04 | NYN | LAD | W | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025-05-28 | NYN | CHW | L | 3.0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025-05-23 | NYN | LAD | — | 2.2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-05-17 | NYN | NYY | — | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025-05-11 | NYN | CHC | — | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025-05-05 | NYN | AZ | W | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 115 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gold Glove | P |
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Griffin Canning: the record in brief
Griffin Canning made a major league debut on April 30, 2019 and is still active, so the totals on this page keep changing. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2019 to 2024) and the New York Mets (2025). Canning is listed as a pitcher at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Canning both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 11, 1996, in Mission Viejo, CA, USA. Griffin Canning was the playing name; the full given name is Griffin Alexander.
Canning's career pitching line is 37 wins, 46 losses and a 4.79 ERA over 145 appearances. Canning has 640 strikeouts. The league ERA over Canning's seasons was 4.26, so the 4.79 figure ran 12.3% worse than average. Canning won 7 games in 2023, the most of any season listed. 2023 was Canning's sharpest full season, a 4.32 ERA against the league's 4.33.
Canning's honors include the Gold Glove in 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions about Griffin Canning
- What years did Griffin Canning play?
- Griffin Canning played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2026.
- Was Griffin Canning a pitcher?
- Yes. Griffin Canning pitched in the major leagues, recording 37 wins and 640 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Griffin Canning hit?
- Griffin Canning hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams has Griffin Canning played for?
- Griffin Canning has played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2019–2021, 2023–2024), the New York Mets (2025), and the San Diego Padres (2026).
- What awards has Griffin Canning won?
- Griffin Canning has won the Gold Glove (2020).
- What are Griffin Canning's career stats?
- In 145 games, Griffin Canning has gone 37-46 with a 4.79 ERA, 640 strikeouts, and 673.0 innings pitched.
- What position does Griffin Canning play?
- Griffin Canning plays primarily as a pitcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Griffin Canning and how much does he weigh?
- Griffin Canning is listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What number does Griffin Canning wear?
- Griffin Canning wears number 17, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- What was Griffin Canning's career ERA?
- Griffin Canning finished with a 4.79 career ERA, going 37-46 with 640 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Griffin Canning have?
- Griffin Canning recorded 640 career strikeouts.