Jacob Latz

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Texas Rangers · Pitcher

Age 306' 2" · 185 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

At 30 years old, Latz has emerged as a high-leverage reliever for the Rangers, posting an impressive 1.76 ERA and 0.63 WHIP across 41 innings while accumulating 17 saves early in 2026. His strikeout rate remains solid with 41 K in limited early-season work, building on his 76 strikeouts from 2025, and the significant improvement in his WHIP suggests tighter control and command. The main fantasy appeal here is saves upside in a closer role, though managers should monitor whether his ERA and WHIP can sustain at these elite levels or regress toward his 2025 performance. His value depends heavily on maintaining the Rangers' closer role and continuing to limit baserunners, making him a high-ceiling but potentially volatile late-round target in saves-heavy leagues.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	Texas Rangers	1	1	0	1	0	5.79	1.07	4	4.2	0
2023	Texas Rangers	3	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.63	5	6.1	3
2024	Texas Rangers	46	0	2	3	0	3.71	1.51	40	43.2	27
2025	Texas Rangers	33	8	2	0	1	2.84	1.24	76	85.2	37
2026	Texas Rangers	33	1	1	1	18	1.71	0.62	43	42.0	9
Career	Totals	116	10	5	5	19	2.76	1.14	168	182.1	76

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	AZL Rangers	2	0	0	1	0	6.75	1.88	5	2.2	2
2018	Spokane Indians	13	13	6	2	0	3.93	1.23	67	71.0	24
2019	2 teams▼	13	13	7	1	0	1.62	0.95	74	61	25
2021	2 teams▼	22	19	2	2	0	4.30	1.35	119	96.1	44
2022	Round Rock Express	19	10	5	5	0	5.77	1.70	59	53.0	31
2023	Round Rock Express	46	5	1	4	7	4.10	1.37	87	63.2	29
2024	2 teams▼	8	1	2	0	0	6.30	1.90	13	10	9
2025	Round Rock Express	9	1	0	2	0	1.84	1.43	22	14.2	11
Career	Totals	132	62	23	17	7	3.94	1.33	446	372.1	175

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

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.6 mph

Avg Spin2361 rpm

Whiff %29.3%

K %28.3%

BB %5.9%

Hard Hit %39.0%

Barrel %7.0%

xERA2.47

xBA Against0.182

xSLG Against0.322

BA Against0.120

SLG Against0.225

GB%41.0%

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

2021

Texas Rangers

5.79

1.07

4.2

2023

Texas Rangers

0.00

0.63

6.1

2024

Texas Rangers

3.71

1.51

43.2

2025

Texas Rangers

2.84

1.24

85.2

2026

Texas Rangers

1.71

0.62

42.0

Career

Totals

116

2.76

1.14

168

182.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

AZL Rangers

6.75

1.88

2.2

2018

Spokane Indians

3.93

1.23

71.0

2019

2 teams▼

1.62

0.95

2021

2 teams▼

4.30

1.35

119

96.1

2022

Round Rock Express

5.77

1.70

53.0

2023

Round Rock Express

4.10

1.37

63.2

2024

2 teams▼

6.30

1.90

2025

Round Rock Express

1.84

1.43

14.2

Career

Totals

132

3.94

1.33

446

372.1

175