Scouting Report: Matt Koch

Summary

Jack Kochanowicz is a right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels who has struggled significantly in May 2026. After a promising start to the season with a 2.03 ERA in April (2-0 record), he has deteriorated dramatically. On May 9, he suffered his worst outing of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing 7 runs (6 earned) on 9 hits and 2 walks over 4+ innings in a 14-1 loss. He failed to record a strikeout and was pulled after the fifth inning when the first six batters reached base. Over his last five starts, Kochanowicz is 0-2 with a 4.39 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 18:12 K:BB ratio over 28.2 innings. His overall 2026 record stands at 2-2 with a 3.97 ERA and 30:23 K:BB ratio in 45.1 innings. His pitch-to-contact approach worked early in the season but has become a liability as opponents have learned to exploit his lack of strikeout ability.