Jake Bennett
Jake Bennett, a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, has posted a 5.28 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP over 15.1 innings pitched this season. He holds a 1-2 win-loss record across his 3 games started.
Bennett's K/9 stands at 4.70, indicating a limited ability to generate swing-and-miss strikeouts. His BB/9 is 2.93, suggesting a moderate walk rate that points to some control but not exceptional command on the mound.
In his recent starts, Bennett pitched 5.0 innings with 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts, and 1 walk on June 10, 2026. Prior to that, on May 7, 2026, he recorded 5.1 innings, 4 earned runs, 1 strikeout, and 2 walks. His strongest outing in this sample was on May 1, 2026, where he allowed only 1 earned run over 5.0 innings, with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks. The pattern of earned runs across these starts shows an increase from 1 to 4 in his two most recent appearances, and no specific recent trend is indicated by the data.
With 3 starts and 15.1 innings pitched, Bennett has had a relatively light workload to begin the season. His current ERA of 5.28 and WHIP of 1.50, combined with a low K/9, suggest that this performance line may not be sustainable for consistent success. Risks include his limited strikeout ability and the recent increase in earned runs, while a potential strength is his ability to consistently pitch at least five innings per start.
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | Tampa Bay Rays | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7.20 |
| May 7 | Tampa Bay Rays | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7.06 |
| May 1 | Houston Astros | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1.80 |