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Jacob Latz
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Debut
2021 · 6 MLB seasons

Jacob Latz

Age 30
Contract Value $793,500/yr
Size 6' 2" · 185
Throws LHP
Bats Right
From Lemont, IL
2-1 W-L
1.53
ERA
0.64
WHIP
9.2
K/9
2.1
BB/9
47.0
Innings
1
Starts
Jacob Latz season snapshot
Season stats
ERA
1.53
WHIP
0.64
K/9
9.2
BB/9
2.1
HR/9
0.57
IP
47.0
GS
1
W-L
2-1
◆ Pitcher snapshot

Jacob Latz, one of the Texas Rangers arms, has delivered strong run prevention while working in a flexible role. The L-hander carries a 1.53 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, and 9.19 K/9 across 47.0 innings, with a 2-1 record over 1 starts. His profile fits a pitcher who can help in multiple situations, whether asked to cover length or handle shorter bursts.

The overall skill set points to solid command and an ability to limit traffic, with the low walk rate reflected in his 2.11 BB/9. He is not built around pure volume as a starter, but the combination of strike-throwing, efficiency, and swing-and-miss ability has supported the results. As with many pitchers in a mixed role, the main question is how the workload is deployed and whether the current level of run suppression can hold if his usage changes.

Recent form:

Recent starts
  • 07/221.0 IP · 0 ER · 1 K
  • 07/181.1 IP · 0 ER · 1 K
  • 07/121.0 IP · 0 ER · 0 K
  • 07/091.2 IP · 0 ER · 3 K
  • 06/301.0 IP · 0 ER · 2 K

Since he last pitched, Jacob Latz has pitched through a flat trend recently, though the broader takeaway is still fairly encouraging. A small dip in sharpness can look bigger in short outings, so it is worth focusing on whether his command remains crisp and whether he continues to get ahead in counts.

For projection purposes, Jacob Latz looks like a useful option whose value can come from versatility as much as from traditional starter volume. If he keeps filling the zone and avoiding free passes, he should remain a steady contributor for the Texas Rangers.

Jacob Latz ERA trend
Last 6
Earned runs per start
Avg 0.0 ER / start

Jacob Latz game log

2026 season
DateOpponentIPHERKBBERA
Jul 22Chicago White Sox100100.00
Jul 18Atlanta Braves1.100100.00
Jul 12Houston Astros110010.00
Jul 9Los Angeles Angels1.210310.00
Jun 30Cleveland Guardians100200.00
Jun 29Cleveland Guardians200100.00
Jun 26Toronto Blue Jays100010.00
Jun 25Toronto Blue Jays1222018.00
Jun 22Miami Marlins1.110210.00
Jun 20San Diego Padres100100.00
Jun 19San Diego Padres1.110000.00
Jun 14Boston Red Sox1.100200.00
Jun 11Kansas City Royals200300.00
Jun 10Kansas City Royals110110.00
Jun 5Cleveland Guardians210310.00
Jun 1St. Louis Cardinals100200.00
May 31Kansas City Royals110100.00
May 26Houston Astros1.111208.18
May 20Colorado Rockies210400.00
May 13Arizona Diamondbacks03301
May 12Arizona Diamondbacks100000.00
May 10Chicago Cubs200100.00
May 6New York Yankees100110.00
May 1Detroit Tigers100100.00
Apr 29New York Yankees210100.00
Apr 25Athletics100100.00
Apr 21Pittsburgh Pirates100200.00
Apr 17Seattle Mariners100000.00
Apr 16Athletics0.110000.00
Apr 15Athletics100000.00
Apr 12Los Angeles Dodgers0.2210145.00
Apr 10Los Angeles Dodgers0.2112045.00
Apr 7Seattle Mariners200200.00
Apr 5Cincinnati Reds100110.00
Apr 4Cincinnati Reds100200.00
Apr 1Baltimore Orioles100000.00
Mar 28Philadelphia Phillies400310.00

Jacob Latz season splits

Home / away / vs L-R · 2026
Home ERA
ERA2.04
Away ERA
ERA1.48
vs Left AVG
AVG0.155
vs Right AVG
AVG0.095
Jacob Latz monthly splits
ERA · IP · K · BB · WHIP per month
MonthGSERAIPKBBWHIP
Mar10.004.0310.25
Apr01.4212.21120.55
May03.869.11020.86
Jun01.1316.01940.63
Jul00.005.0520.80
Pitch arsenal
Usage and average velocity · 2026
FFFour-seam FB
54.5%94.7 mph
SLSlider
19.2%85.4 mph
CHChangeup
17.7%85.6 mph
CUCurveball
8.6%80.5 mph

Performance vs teams

2026 starts · sorted by ERA

Hot / Cold zones

Opponent results by strike zone area

AVG by zone

  • Zone 01: .200
  • Zone 02: .077
  • Zone 03: .200
  • Zone 04: .200
  • Zone 05: .056
  • Zone 06: .167
  • Zone 07: .000
  • Zone 08: .182
  • Zone 09: .083
  • Zone 11: .000
  • Zone 12: .278
  • Zone 13: .000
  • Zone 14: .111

OPS by zone

  • Zone 01: .700
  • Zone 02: .154
  • Zone 03: .600
  • Zone 04: .400
  • Zone 05: .111
  • Zone 06: .667
  • Zone 07: .000
  • Zone 08: .500
  • Zone 09: .250
  • Zone 11: .111
  • Zone 12: .818
  • Zone 13: .235
  • Zone 14: .222

SLG by zone

  • Zone 01: .500
  • Zone 02: .077
  • Zone 03: .400
  • Zone 04: .200
  • Zone 05: .056
  • Zone 06: .500
  • Zone 07: .000
  • Zone 08: .364
  • Zone 09: .167
  • Zone 11: .000
  • Zone 12: .500
  • Zone 13: .000
  • Zone 14: .111

OBP by zone

  • Zone 01: .200
  • Zone 02: .077
  • Zone 03: .200
  • Zone 04: .200
  • Zone 05: .056
  • Zone 06: .167
  • Zone 07: .000
  • Zone 08: .167
  • Zone 09: .083
  • Zone 11: .111
  • Zone 12: .409
  • Zone 13: .235
  • Zone 14: .111

numberOfStrikes by zone

  • Zone 01: 18.00
  • Zone 02: 38.00
  • Zone 03: 28.00
  • Zone 04: 37.00
  • Zone 05: 31.00
  • Zone 06: 21.00
  • Zone 07: 37.00
  • Zone 08: 37.00
  • Zone 09: 15.00
  • Zone 11: 14.00
  • Zone 12: 36.00
  • Zone 13: 36.00
  • Zone 14: 18.00

numberOfPitches by zone

  • Zone 01: 25.00
  • Zone 02: 51.00
  • Zone 03: 36.00
  • Zone 04: 43.00
  • Zone 05: 48.00
  • Zone 06: 30.00
  • Zone 07: 46.00
  • Zone 08: 45.00
  • Zone 09: 23.00
  • Zone 11: 54.00
  • Zone 12: 119.00
  • Zone 13: 134.00
  • Zone 14: 58.00

earnedRunAverage by zone

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  • Zone 02: -
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  • Zone 04: -
  • Zone 05: -
  • Zone 06: -
  • Zone 07: -
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  • Zone 11: -
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  • Zone 14: -
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