Alec Marsh Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 220 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/14/1998 (25)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- Arizona State
Alec Marsh Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Alec Marsh News
Kansas City Royals right-hander Alec Marsh has been named the team's fifth starter to open the 2024 season, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Right-hander Jordan Lyles will begin the season in the bullpen. We reported on Wednesday that Marsh was the favorite for the No. 5 spot, and now it's official. The 25-year-old earned the final rotation spot for KC this spring by recording a 1.93 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, four walks and 17 strikeouts in 14 Cactus League innings. Marsh struck out 85 hitters in 74 1/3 innings in his rookie season last year for the Royals, but he also walked 39 in 17 appearances (eight starts) and allowed 50 runs (47 earned). Right now, he's only an option for strikeouts in AL-only leagues. Marsh will need to improve his control to become a legitimate streaming option in mixed formats.
Kansas City Royals right-hander Alec Marsh has made a strong impression in spring training, giving up three runs in 14 Cactus League innings, and might be considered the favorite for the fifth and final starting rotation spot to enter the season. Jordan Lyles is the incumbent behind Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, Brady Singer and Michael Wacha, but he's been slowed in camp with lower-back tightness and it's unclear if he'll be built up to 90-plus pitches by Opening Day next week. Daniel Lynch IV is healthy and has also looked good this spring, though, and Anthony Veneziano is another candidate in the conversation as he continues to build up as a starter. The 25-year-old Marsh, a former second-rounder in 2019 out of Arizona State, went 3-9 in his rookie year in 2023 with a 5.69 ERA and 1.56 WHIP with 39 walks and 85 K's in 74 1/3 innings over 17 games (eight starts).
Batting Order
1 | Garrett Hampson |
2 | Bobby Witt Jr. |
3 | Vinnie Pasquantino |
4 | Salvador Perez |
5 | MJ Melendez |
6 | Nick Loftin |
7 | Adam Frazier |
8 | Hunter Renfroe |
9 | Freddy Fermin |
Alec Marsh Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Garrett Hampson |
2 | Bobby Witt Jr. |
3 | Vinnie Pasquantino |
4 | Salvador Perez |
5 | MJ Melendez |
6 | Nick Loftin |
7 | Adam Frazier |
8 | Hunter Renfroe |
9 | Freddy Fermin |