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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Orion Kerkering has had an exceptional early 2026 season with the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-handed reliever posted a 1.80 ERA early in the season and has been a key contributor to the bullpen's success. After returning from a hamstring strain, he has allowed only one earned run over his last 15 games, with his last 11 appearances being scoreless. Kerkering recorded his first save of the season on May 16 in an 11-9 win over the Pirates. Through 16.1 innings over 18 appearances, he sports a 2.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 12:7 K:BB ratio. His success is built on elite contact management rather than high strikeout rates, with a hard hit rate of 18.5% (second in baseball) and opposing batters hitting just .182 against him.
Strengths
- + Elite hard hit rate of 18.5% (2nd in MLB)
- + Exceptional contact management with .182 opponent batting average
- + 11 consecutive scoreless appearances
- + Only 1 earned run allowed in last 15 games
- + Successfully recorded first save of 2026 season
- + Strong mechanical adjustments contributing to success
- + Reliable bullpen arm in high-leverage situations
- + Low WHIP of 1.16 through 18 appearances
Weaknesses
- - Recent return from hamstring strain (early season)
- - Lower strikeout rate of 17.7% limits margin for error
- - Limited high-leverage usage early in season (1 save, 1 win, 1 hold through May 16)
- - Allowed unearned run in save situation on May 16
About
Orion Kerkering is a rp for the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Philadelphia Phillies