Scouting Report: Bryan Baker
Tampa Bay Rays | RP
Overall
Summary
Bryan Baker has emerged as one of MLB's top relievers in 2026, accumulating 11 saves for the Tampa Bay Rays through mid-May. The 31-year-old veteran has quietly remade himself into an elite closer, posting a 2.16 ERA with a 0.84 WHIP across 15.2+ innings. Baker has been particularly dominant in May, recording multiple saves in back-to-back days and maintaining a scoreless streak of 7.1+ innings. He is tied for second in MLB in saves and has yet to allow a run across six appearances in May. His fastball velocity has improved to 96 mph, and he maintains strong strikeout-to-walk ratios (17:4 K:BB). Baker has demonstrated the ability to work through trouble, escaping jams with runners in scoring position.
Strengths
- Tied for 2nd in MLB with 11 saves
- Excellent 2.16 ERA with 0.84 WHIP
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