Cade Povich

Cade Povich

25-Year-Old PitcherSP
Baltimore Orioles AAA
2026 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Povich logged 112.1 innings and struck out 118 batters for the Orioles last season, but he never was able to settle into a consistent groove. The left-hander made 20 starts and two bulk relief appearances but covered six innings on just four occasions, and he never had a month where his ERA was lower than 4.61. Povich is a 25-year-old lefty who has put up a 30.4 percent strikeout rate in the minors, and that in and of itself makes him intriguing. However, while he throws a wide array of pitches, none of them really stand out in their current form. Some tweaks here are required before Povich can become a reliable fantasy asset. Read Past Outlooks
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From Preseason
#443
ADP
League AAA
Bats L
Throws L
40 Man Yes
Height 6'3"
Weight 185
DOB 4/12/2000
Drafted 3rd Rd 2021
Signed a one-year contract with the Orioles in March of 2026.
Headed to Norfolk
PBaltimore Orioles  AAA
March 15, 2026
Povich was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Povich will head to Norfolk after starting three contests during spring training, giving up four runs on three hits and seven walks while striking out six batters over 8.1 innings. The southpaw recorded a 5.21 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 118 strikeouts over 112.1 innings in 22 appearances, including 20 starts, with the Orioles in 2025. Povich will likely get a shot with the major-league roster in the near future.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
 
 
-5%
BAA vs LHP
2026
No Stats
2025
 
 
-1%
BAA vs RHP
2024
 
 
-13%
BAA vs LHP
BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2024vs Left .262 213 48 18 50 11 4 6
Since 2024vs Right .276 627 139 59 155 31 2 23
2026vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025vs Left .288 116 32 10 30 4 3 4
2025vs Right .284 372 86 33 95 16 1 13
2024vs Left .230 97 16 8 20 7 1 2
2024vs Right .265 255 53 26 60 15 1 10
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
 
 
-14%
ERA at Home
2026
No Stats
2025
 
 
-28%
ERA on Road
2024
 
 
-54%
ERA at Home
ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2024Home 4.90 1.50 117.2 3 9 0 9.3 3.6 1.5
Since 2024Away 5.69 1.43 74.1 3 8 0 8.0 3.6 1.2
2026Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025Home 5.85 1.63 67.2 1 5 0 9.8 4.1 1.7
2025Away 4.23 1.30 44.2 2 3 0 8.9 2.4 0.8
2024Home 3.60 1.32 50.0 2 4 0 8.5 2.9 1.1
2024Away 7.89 1.62 29.2 1 5 0 6.7 5.5 1.8
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
 
 
-10%
BAA vs RHP
2026
No Stats
2025
 
 
-15%
BAA vs RHP
2024
 
 
-6%
BAA vs RHP
BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2024vs Left .235 144 33 9 31 7 1 3
Since 2024vs Right .212 248 74 22 47 13 1 5
2026vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025vs Left .300 31 2 0 9 0 1 1
2025vs Right .256 45 16 4 10 3 0 0
2024vs Left .216 113 31 9 22 7 0 2
2024vs Right .202 203 58 18 37 10 1 5
Stat Review
How does Cade Povich compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.

* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
  • K/BB
    Strikeout to walk ratio.
  • K/9
    Average strikeouts per nine innings.
  • BB/9
    Average walks per nine innings.
  • HR/9
    Average home runs allowed per nine innings.
  • Fastball
    Average fastball velocity.
  • ERA
    Earned run average. The average earned runs allowed per nine innings.
  • WHIP
    Walks plus hits per inning pitched.
  • BABIP
    Batting average on balls in play. Measures how many balls in play against a pitcher go for hits.
  • GB/FB
    Groundball to flyball ratio. The higher the number, the more likely a pitcher is to induce groundballs.
  • Left On Base
    The percentage of base runners that a pitcher strands on base over the course of a season.
  • Exit Velocity
    The speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat, immediately after a batter makes contact.
  • Barrels/BBE
    The percentage of batted ball events resulting in a Barrel. A Barrel is a batted ball with similar exit velocity and launch angle to past ones that led to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 slugging percentage.
  • Spin Rate
    Spin Rate is the rate of spin on a baseball after it is released. It is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm).
  • Balls Hit 95+ MPH
    The percentage of batted balls hit that met or exceeded the 95 MPH threshold.
  • Swinging Strike
    The percentage of pitches that result in a swing and a miss.
K/BB
2.74
 
K/9
9.5
 
BB/9
3.4
 
HR/9
1.4
 
Fastball
92.2 mph
 
ERA
5.21
 
WHIP
1.50
 
BABIP
.352
 
GB/FB
1.22
 
Left On Base
68.0%
 
Exit Velocity
83.4 mph
 
Barrels/BBE
6.9%
 
Spin Rate
2224 rpm
 
Balls Hit 95+ MPH
27.4%
 
Swinging Strike
10.2%
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
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After being called up in June, Povich initially struggled against major-league hitters, going 1-7 with a 6.58 ERA over his first 11 starts. The lefty was demoted by the Orioles several times before finding his groove in September when he posted a 2.60 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB over 27.2 innings. Povich, a third-round pick in 2021, lacks high-end velocity but throws the kitchen sink. His minor-league numbers hint at room for growth with his strikeout rate and the team context is favorable -- even as the left-field wall in Baltimore is moving in. His performance over the final month might give him the inside track for one of the final rotation spots, but Povich will have to solidify his role in spring training.
While Povich lacks a truly special pitch, the 6-foot-3 lefty throws four or five quality pitches and showed improved control early this year in a return to Triple-A as a 24-year-old. He had a 14.7 percent walk rate in 10 starts at Triple-A last year and sports a 9.1 percent walk rate through 11 starts in 2024. This significant improvement suggests Povich should be a good bet to make it as a starter long term, and he could be given that first opportunity before the All-Star break. He throws his 91-94 mph four-seamer over 40 percent of the time while mixing in his cutter, changeup, sweeper and curveball. It seemed like Chayce McDermott and Povich each had a similar chance of breaking through as quality starters for the Orioles this year, but McDermott's control has regressed while the younger Povich's has improved, so Povich is currently the top pitcher in the system to stash.
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Promising start in spring training
PBaltimore Orioles  AAA
February 23, 2026
Povich allowed one hit and one walk in two scoreless innings during Monday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta. He struck out one.
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Optioned to FCL
PBaltimore Orioles  AAA
September 27, 2025
The Orioles optioned Povich to the Florida Complex League on Saturday.
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Shaky in no-decision
PBaltimore Orioles  AAA
September 25, 2025
Povich allowed five runs on 10 hits and two walks over 5.2 innings in a no-decision Thursday against the Rays. He struck out four.
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Struggles with control in loss
PBaltimore Orioles  AAA
September 18, 2025
Povich (3-8) was charged with the loss Thursday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks in five innings. He struck out five.
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Solid in no-decision
PBaltimore Orioles  AAA
September 11, 2025
Povich did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out six.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Plenty of rotation competition
PBaltimore Orioles  AAA
December 31, 2025
Povich could have a hard time earning a spot in Baltimore's Opening Day rotation with the club acquiring Shane Baz and Zach Eflin this winter.
Analysis
Povich seemed to have a decent chance of earning a rotation spot at the start of the offseason, but the Orioles have made a strong push to improve their roster this winter. The left-hander had a 5.21 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 118:43 K:BB across 112.1 innings last season.
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