Jake Bennett, a starter for the Boston Red Sox, has given this rotation a steady left-handed look while working to a 2.74 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 65.2 in 11 starts. The L-hander’s 6-4 record does not tell the whole story, but his combination of strike-throwing and traffic control has helped him stay competitive deep into outings.
His profile leans more on rhythm, location, and sequencing than overpowering bat-missing, though the 6.30 K/9 shows he can still finish hitters when ahead. Just as important, the 1.51 BB/9 points to strong command and a willingness to challenge the zone. When he is getting ahead early, he can keep innings manageable and limit the kind of self-inflicted damage that turns otherwise solid starts into short ones.
Recent form:
- 07/286.1 IP · 3 ER · 4 K
- 07/225.2 IP · 3 ER · 4 K
- 07/176.0 IP · 0 ER · 3 K
- 07/087.0 IP · 0 ER · 4 K
- 07/037.2 IP · 2 ER · 6 K
Jake Bennett has pitched with a up trend lately, but the overall shape of his recent work still suggests a pitcher capable of settling games and giving his club a chance to win. If his command remains sharp, he can continue to suppress baserunners and work efficiently, even when the strikeout total is not the headline.
Going forward, the key question is whether this run prevention level holds as opponents see him more often and force him into tougher counts. His path to value is clear: pound the zone, avoid free passes, and keep contact manageable rather than relying purely on swing-and-miss stuff.
Jake Bennett game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28 | Athletics | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4.43 |
| Jul 22 | Baltimore Orioles | 5.2 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5.19 |
| Jul 17 | Tampa Bay Rays | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jul 8 | Chicago White Sox | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jul 3 | Los Angeles Angels | 7.2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2.50 |
| Jun 27 | New York Yankees | 6.1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1.48 |
| Jun 22 | Colorado Rockies | 6 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 17 | Toronto Blue Jays | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3.53 |
| 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 |
Jake Bennett season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 2 | 4.35 | 10.1 | 4 | 4 | 1.45 |
| Jun | 4 | 2.78 | 22.2 | 21 | 3 | 0.88 |
| Jul | 5 | 2.20 | 32.2 | 21 | 4 | 0.89 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .000
- Zone 02: .167
- Zone 03: .263
- Zone 04: .200
- Zone 05: .345
- Zone 06: .303
- Zone 07: .300
- Zone 08: .400
- Zone 09: .316
- Zone 11: .333
- Zone 12: .150
- Zone 13: .000
- Zone 14: .036
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .000
- Zone 02: .450
- Zone 03: .737
- Zone 04: .600
- Zone 05: .833
- Zone 06: .667
- Zone 07: .600
- Zone 08: 1.000
- Zone 09: .600
- Zone 11: .857
- Zone 12: .348
- Zone 13: .400
- Zone 14: .103
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .000
- Zone 02: .333
- Zone 03: .474
- Zone 04: .400
- Zone 05: .517
- Zone 06: .364
- Zone 07: .300
- Zone 08: .600
- Zone 09: .316
- Zone 11: .333
- Zone 12: .200
- Zone 13: .000
- Zone 14: .036
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .000
- Zone 02: .150
- Zone 03: .263
- Zone 04: .200
- Zone 05: .333
- Zone 06: .303
- Zone 07: .300
- Zone 08: .400
- Zone 09: .300
- Zone 11: .714
- Zone 12: .174
- Zone 13: .400
- Zone 14: .069
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 34.00
- Zone 02: 52.00
- Zone 03: 45.00
- Zone 04: 44.00
- Zone 05: 71.00
- Zone 06: 55.00
- Zone 07: 29.00
- Zone 08: 46.00
- Zone 09: 50.00
- Zone 11: 61.00
- Zone 12: 159.00
- Zone 13: 113.00
- Zone 14: 132.00
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 25.00
- Zone 02: 37.00
- Zone 03: 28.00
- Zone 04: 31.00
- Zone 05: 41.00
- Zone 06: 23.00
- Zone 07: 19.00
- Zone 08: 27.00
- Zone 09: 28.00
- Zone 11: 16.00
- Zone 12: 51.00
- Zone 13: 31.00
- Zone 14: 49.00
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