Montero, K
RHP · Detroit Tigers · 2026 Season
Montero, K has allowed a first-inning run in 4 of 25 starts in 2026 (16.0%). His 84.0% NRFI rate ranks #31 of 187 qualified starters (10+ starts). Last start: 2026-09-16.
2026 Starts
First Inning Performance
2026 season avg · 25 starts
About NRFI Stats
NRFI (No Runs First Inning) tracks whether a starting pitcher holds the opposing lineup scoreless in the first inning. A high NRFI rate indicates a pitcher who consistently gets through the first without giving up runs — a key signal for first-inning prop bets.
Through 25 starts this season, Montero, K has held the first inning scoreless 21 times (84.0% NRFI rate). He's averaging 0.20 runs, 0.48 hits, 0.64 Ks, and 0.12 walks per first inning this season.
Opening Line Analytics combines Montero, K's historical stats with real-time lineup data and 10,000-iteration Monte Carlo simulation to generate a combined NRFI probability before every start.
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