Kevin Ginkel

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Arizona Diamondbacks · Pitcher

Age 326' 4" · 235 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 32 years old, Ginkel operates as a relief pitcher for the Diamondbacks and shows significant improvement in his 2026 campaign after a rough 2025 season. His ERA has dropped dramatically from 7.36 to 3.06, and his WHIP has improved from 1.64 to 1.21, suggesting better command and overall effectiveness in the bullpen. While his strikeout rate remains modest at 36 K over 32.1 innings, his primary value lies in potential wins and ratio categories rather than saves, as he continues to hold a non-closing relief role with minimal save opportunities. Fantasy managers should view Ginkel as a streaming option for ERA and WHIP categories, banking on his 2026 improvement while remaining cautious about his age and inconsistent track record.

News Updates

Kevin Ginkel records third save with strikeout of the side
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel earned the save Sunday against Houston by striking out the side in the ninth inning. Ginkel continues to be a dependable closer for Arizona down the stretch.
Sep 7, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	Arizona Diamondbacks	25	3	0	2	1.48	0.99	28	24.1	9
2020	Arizona Diamondbacks	19	0	2	1	6.75	2.13	18	16.0	13
2021	Arizona Diamondbacks	32	0	1	0	6.35	1.55	31	28.1	14
2022	Arizona Diamondbacks	30	1	1	1	3.38	1.30	30	29.1	11
2023	Arizona Diamondbacks	60	9	1	4	2.48	0.98	70	65.1	23
2024	Arizona Diamondbacks	72	8	3	5	3.21	1.20	77	70.0	15
2025	Arizona Diamondbacks	29	1	4	3	7.36	1.64	29	25.2	13
2026	Arizona Diamondbacks	66	5	4	3	3.98	1.10	61	61.0	16
Career	Totals	333	27	16	19	3.88	1.24	344	320	114

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2016	Hillsboro Hops	17	1	0	2	2.61	1.11	22	20.2	6
2017	2 teams▼	26	1	2	0	5.36	1.34	54	40.1	20
2018	2 teams▼	54	6	1	9	1.41	0.83	100	70	12
2019	3 teams▼	31	2	2	11	1.78	0.93	63	35.1	14
2021	Reno Aces	1	0	0	1	9.00	3.00	0	1.0	1
2022	Reno Aces	30	2	1	9	1.17	1.14	45	30.2	12
2023	Reno Aces	4	1	0	1	0.00	0.80	11	5.0	0
2025	Reno Aces	6	0	0	0	6.75	3.00	5	4.0	7
Career	Totals	169	13	6	33	2.43	1.07	300	206.3	72

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.6 mph

Avg Spin2393 rpm

Whiff %29.7%

K %24.9%

BB %6.5%

Hard Hit %38.7%

Barrel %8.9%

xERA3.62

xBA Against0.230

xSLG Against0.394

BA Against0.228

SLG Against0.379

GB%39.9%

FB%28.0%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2019

Arizona Diamondbacks

1.48

0.99

24.1

2020

Arizona Diamondbacks

6.75

2.13

16.0

2021

Arizona Diamondbacks

6.35

1.55

28.1

2022

Arizona Diamondbacks

3.38

1.30

29.1

2023

Arizona Diamondbacks

2.48

0.98

65.1

2024

Arizona Diamondbacks

3.21

1.20

70.0

2025

Arizona Diamondbacks

7.36

1.64

25.2

2026

Arizona Diamondbacks

3.98

1.10

61.0

Career

Totals

333

3.88

1.24

344

320

114

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

Hillsboro Hops

2.61

1.11

20.2

2017

2 teams▼

5.36

1.34

40.1

2018

2 teams▼

1.41

0.83

100

2019

3 teams▼

1.78

0.93

35.1

2021

Reno Aces

9.00

3.00

1.0

2022

Reno Aces

1.17

1.14

30.2

2023

Reno Aces

0.00

0.80

5.0

2025

Reno Aces

6.75

3.00

4.0

Career

Totals

169

2.43

1.07

300

206.3