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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Daniel Lynch IV has transformed into one of the Kansas City Royals' elite high-leverage relievers in 2026 after making a full transition to relief in 2024. The left-hander nearly doubled his strikeout rate from 6.0 to 11.0 SO/9 this season through mechanical adjustments made at Maven Baseball in Atlanta during the offseason. Lynch revisited his University of Virginia college film to correct rotational delivery issues, focusing on raising his glove height for better balance. He has posted a 1.72 ERA, 0.57 WHIP, and .094 BAA (3rd in MLB), with a 33.9% strikeout rate (T-13th in MLB). Lynch is averaging 94 mph on his fastballs and ranks in the 94th percentile in strikeout percentage. He has become a consistent performer and one of the most effective relievers in baseball despite limited national attention.
Strengths
- + Nearly doubled strikeout rate from 6.0 to 11.0 SO/9
- + Elite 1.72 ERA ranking 30th in MLB among qualified relievers
- + 3rd best BAA (.094) in MLB
- + 7th best WHIP (0.57) in MLB
- + T-13th in K-rate (33.9%) in MLB
- + Successful mechanical adjustments through offseason training
- + Thrives in high-leverage situations
- + Consistent performer regardless of team circumstances
- + 94th percentile strikeout percentage per Statcast
- + 94 mph average fastball velocity
- + Recorded first save May 3 against Seattle Mariners
- + Held opponents to .100 batting average (5-for-50) early season
About
Daniel Lynch is a rp for the Kansas City Royals.
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