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Jakob Junis
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16
Team
TEX · P
Debut
2017 · 10 MLB seasons

Jakob Junis

Age 33
Contract Value $4,000,000/yr
Size 6' 3" · 238
Throws RHP
Bats Right
From Jacksonville, AR
1-1 W-L
2.92
ERA
1.08
WHIP
7.0
K/9
1.5
BB/9
37.0
Innings
1
Starts
Jakob Junis season snapshot
Season stats
ERA
2.92
WHIP
1.08
K/9
7.0
BB/9
1.5
HR/9
0.49
IP
37.0
GS
1
W-L
1-1
◆ Pitcher snapshot

Jakob Junis, one of the Texas Rangers arms, has worked in a flexible role and turned in effective results across 37.0 innings. The R-hander carries a 2.92 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 7.05 K/9 with a 1-1 record, giving Texas a dependable option whether asked to cover length or handle shorter bursts.

His profile leans more on strike-throwing and sequencing than overpowering stuff, and the low walk rate at 1.46 BB/9 supports that approach. With only 1 start and usage that can shift with team needs, his value comes from limiting free passes, staying around the zone and forcing hitters to earn their way on base. If that command holds, he can remain a useful stabilizer even without elite swing-and-miss volume.

Recent form:

Recent starts
  • 07/221.0 IP · 1 ER · 1 K
  • 07/180.2 IP · 0 ER · 1 K
  • 06/291.0 IP · 1 ER · 1 K
  • 06/260.2 IP · 2 ER · 2 K
  • 06/251.0 IP · 0 ER · 1 K

Jakob Junis has pitched through a down stretch lately, though the game log also suggests the usual volatility that comes with shorter appearances. In this kind of role, a small cluster of pitches can swing the line quickly, so evaluating him means focusing on execution and contact management as much as the box score.

Looking ahead, Junis offers the Rangers a steady veteran look who can bridge innings and protect the staff when matchups call for flexibility. His current run prevention has been strong, but sustainability will depend on continued command, avoiding hard contact and handling irregular workload patterns without losing sharpness.

Key facts
ERA 2.92WHIP 1.08K/9 7.05W-L 1-1
Jakob Junis ERA trend
Last 6
Earned runs per start
Avg 0.8 ER / start
↓ ERA trending down over recent starts.

Jakob Junis game log

2026 season
DateOpponentIPHERKBBERA
Jul 22Chicago White Sox131109.00
Jul 18Atlanta Braves0.210100.00
Jun 29Cleveland Guardians121109.00
Jun 26Toronto Blue Jays0.2322090.00
Jun 25Toronto Blue Jays100100.00
Jun 22Miami Marlins0.2110145.00
Jun 21San Diego Padres120100.00
Jun 19San Diego Padres1.231107.50
Jun 14Boston Red Sox0.2311045.00
Jun 10Kansas City Royals200300.00
Jun 2St. Louis Cardinals110100.00
Jun 1St. Louis Cardinals100100.00
May 30Kansas City Royals0.2312045.00
May 26Houston Astros100000.00
May 24Los Angeles Angels220400.00
May 20Colorado Rockies100000.00
May 18Colorado Rockies100000.00
May 11Arizona Diamondbacks2.221204.09
May 8Chicago Cubs110110.00
May 1Detroit Tigers100000.00
Apr 28New York Yankees100000.00
Apr 25Athletics110000.00
Apr 23Pittsburgh Pirates100000.00
Apr 21Pittsburgh Pirates110000.00
Apr 19Seattle Mariners100020.00
Apr 16Athletics1.1230124.55
Apr 12Los Angeles Dodgers100210.00
Apr 7Seattle Mariners120000.00
Apr 6Seattle Mariners100000.00
Apr 3Cincinnati Reds100100.00
Mar 31Baltimore Orioles110100.00
Mar 30Baltimore Orioles100000.00
Mar 28Philadelphia Phillies200200.00

Jakob Junis season splits

Home / away / vs L-R · 2026
Home ERA
ERA1.80
Away ERA
ERA3.54
vs Left AVG
AVG0.262
vs Right AVG
AVG0.188
Jakob Junis monthly splits
ERA · IP · K · BB · WHIP per month
MonthGSERAIPKBBWHIP
Mar00.004.0300.25
Apr02.6110.1340.97
May11.7410.1910.87
Jun05.0610.21211.50
Jul05.401.2202.40
Pitch arsenal
Usage and average velocity · 2026
STSweeper
43.3%82.0 mph
CHChangeup
19.7%86.7 mph
SISinker
18.7%91.9 mph
FFFour-seam FB
18.3%92.3 mph

Performance vs teams

2026 starts · sorted by ERA

Hot / Cold zones

Opponent results by strike zone area

AVG by zone

  • Zone 01: .250
  • Zone 02: .091
  • Zone 03: .333
  • Zone 04: .417
  • Zone 05: .263
  • Zone 06: .154
  • Zone 07: .250
  • Zone 08: .300
  • Zone 09: .313
  • Zone 11: .000
  • Zone 12: .143
  • Zone 13: .111
  • Zone 14: .211

OPS by zone

  • Zone 01: .500
  • Zone 02: .273
  • Zone 03: .667
  • Zone 04: .833
  • Zone 05: .579
  • Zone 06: .308
  • Zone 07: .750
  • Zone 08: .600
  • Zone 09: .813
  • Zone 11: .500
  • Zone 12: .444
  • Zone 13: .333
  • Zone 14: .609

SLG by zone

  • Zone 01: .250
  • Zone 02: .182
  • Zone 03: .333
  • Zone 04: .417
  • Zone 05: .316
  • Zone 06: .154
  • Zone 07: .500
  • Zone 08: .300
  • Zone 09: .500
  • Zone 11: .000
  • Zone 12: .143
  • Zone 13: .222
  • Zone 14: .316

OBP by zone

  • Zone 01: .250
  • Zone 02: .091
  • Zone 03: .333
  • Zone 04: .417
  • Zone 05: .263
  • Zone 06: .154
  • Zone 07: .250
  • Zone 08: .300
  • Zone 09: .313
  • Zone 11: .500
  • Zone 12: .333
  • Zone 13: .111
  • Zone 14: .348

numberOfStrikes by zone

  • Zone 01: 17.00
  • Zone 02: 22.00
  • Zone 03: 22.00
  • Zone 04: 26.00
  • Zone 05: 34.00
  • Zone 06: 15.00
  • Zone 07: 13.00
  • Zone 08: 23.00
  • Zone 09: 25.00
  • Zone 11: 8.00
  • Zone 12: 9.00
  • Zone 13: 16.00
  • Zone 14: 30.00

numberOfPitches by zone

  • Zone 01: 22.00
  • Zone 02: 29.00
  • Zone 03: 30.00
  • Zone 04: 37.00
  • Zone 05: 53.00
  • Zone 06: 29.00
  • Zone 07: 24.00
  • Zone 08: 33.00
  • Zone 09: 39.00
  • Zone 11: 61.00
  • Zone 12: 36.00
  • Zone 13: 49.00
  • Zone 14: 110.00

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: -
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