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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jakob Junis, 33-year-old relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers, was called upon to serve as an emergency opener on May 11, 2026, after Nathan Eovaldi was scratched due to left side tightness. Junis logged 2.2 innings, allowing one run on two hits with two strikeouts and no walks, taking the loss (0-1) in a low-scoring game against Arizona. This marked only his second appearance this season allowing a run, snapping a seven-game scoreless streak. Junis has been exclusively a reliever since the 2025 season despite having 116 career starts. He owns a 1.89 ERA and 0.79 WHIP with a 9:5 K:BB ratio across 19 innings. Jacob Latz has taken over the closer role, with Junis not recording a save since April 12.
Strengths
- + Strong ERA of 1.89 with excellent WHIP of 0.79
- + Seven consecutive scoreless outings prior to May 11 appearance
- + Solid strikeout-to-walk ratio of 9:5
- + Versatile pitcher with 116 career starts who can handle multiple roles
- + Effective in relief role with only two runs allowed in 19 innings
Weaknesses
- - Lost the May 11 game (0-1 record)
- - Allowed back-to-back doubles in first inning leading to the run
- - No saves since April 12 with Jacob Latz taking over closer duties
- - Limited to short outings as reliever (2.2 innings in emergency start)
- - Age 33 with reduced role compared to earlier in career
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Jakob Junis is a rp for the Texas Rangers.
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