Troy Melton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2025-2026)
Troy Melton is a pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2025 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 36 career appearances, he has gone 11-7 with a 2.76 ERA and 130 strikeouts.
- 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
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2025-07-23
- Jersey
- #52
Full name: Troy Edward Melton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DET | AL | 3 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.2 | 31 | 14 | 15 | 36 | 2.76 | 4.16 (+34%) | -506.7 |
| 2026 | DET | AL | 8 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114.1 | 92 | 35 | 37 | 94 | 2.76 | 4.18 (+34%) | - |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 7 | 36 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160.0 | 123 | 49 | 52 | 130 | 2.76 | — | -507 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DET | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 22.1 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 2.01 |
| Away | 7 | 23.1 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 21 | 3.47 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-25 | DET | CLE | — | 3.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-20 | DET | ATL | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-18 | DET | CLE | L | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-13 | DET | MIA | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-10 | DET | NYY | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025-09-07 | DET | CHW | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-01 | DET | NYN | — | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025-08-29 | DET | KCR | — | 1.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-08-26 | DET | OAK | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-08-23 | DET | KCR | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
Troy Melton: the record in brief
Troy Melton's major league record starts with the debut on July 23, 2025 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. All of the seasons listed were played for the Detroit Tigers. Melton, born on December 3, 2000, in Newport Beach, CA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds. Melton's full given name, per the bio, is Troy Edward Melton.
Across 36 games (24 starts), Melton has recorded 11 wins against 7 losses with a 2.76 ERA. Also on Melton's record: 130 strikeouts. The leagues Melton pitched in allowed 4.17 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 33.9% better than average. Melton won 8 games in 2026, the most of any season listed. 2026 was Melton's sharpest full season, a 2.76 ERA against the league's 4.18.
Melton's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 32 games from Retrosheet.
Every defensive appearance on record for Melton, 16 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Melton's fielding totals are 4 putouts, 6 assists and 0 errors.
Melton made 4 postseason pitching appearances, with a 1-1 record and 5.40 ERA. Those appearances came in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about Troy Melton
- What years did Troy Melton play?
- Troy Melton played in Major League Baseball from 2025 to 2026.
- Was Troy Melton a pitcher?
- Yes. Troy Melton pitched in the major leagues, recording 11 wins and 130 strikeouts.
- What teams has Troy Melton played for?
- Troy Melton has played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (2025–2026).
- What are Troy Melton's career stats?
- In 36 games, Troy Melton has gone 11-7 with a 2.76 ERA, 130 strikeouts, and 160.0 innings pitched.
- What position does Troy Melton play?
- Troy Melton plays primarily as a pitcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Troy Melton and how much does he weigh?
- Troy Melton is listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 210 pounds.
- What number does Troy Melton wear?
- Troy Melton wears number 52, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- What was Troy Melton's career ERA?
- Troy Melton finished with a 2.76 career ERA, going 11-7 with 130 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Troy Melton have?
- Troy Melton recorded 130 career strikeouts.