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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Ryan Zeferjahn earned his first save of the 2026 season on May 5 against the White Sox, recording four outs in a 4-3 Angels victory. Despite control issues (2 walks, 1 HBP in the ninth), he struck out 3 batters and escaped a bases-loaded jam. His season ERA stands at 4.58 with a 1.12 WHIP. He has 25 strikeouts in 19.2 innings with a .162 opponent batting average. Zeferjahn is emerging as a potential ninth-inning option for the Angels following Jordan Romano's release. His underlying metrics suggest he may be experiencing some bad luck, with an expected batting average in the 99th percentile.
Strengths
- + First save of the season
- + Struck out 3 batters in save situation
- + Escaped bases-loaded jam in ninth inning
- + 25 strikeouts in 19.2 innings
- + Limited opponents to .162 batting average
- + Expected batting average in 99th percentile suggests positive underlying metrics
- + Trending positively in May with 3.1 scoreless innings
- + Emerging as potential closer option for Angels
Weaknesses
- - Control issues with 11 walks and 3 HBP in 19.2 innings
- - Inconsistent performance (2-1 record with mixed results)
- - Only threw 16 of 33 pitches for strikes in save appearance
- - Career walk rate of 5.7 per 9 innings (52 walks in 93.2 career innings)
- - Struggled in April before recent May improvement
- - Angels have second-worst record in league
- - Uncertain ninth-inning situation with Kirby Yates recently activated
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Ryan Zeferjahn is a rp for the Los Angeles Angels.
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