Jakob Junis

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Texas Rangers · Pitcher

Age 336' 3" · 238 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 33 years old, Junis continues to provide reliable mid-rotation depth for the Rangers while carving out a hybrid role that has already generated five saves through early 2026. His 2.80 ERA and 1.02 WHIP to start the season showcase the control and efficiency he's maintained, building on a solid 2025 campaign where he posted a 2.97 ERA with 55 strikeouts over 66.2 innings. The upside here lies in his potential for additional save opportunities if Texas deploys him in high-leverage situations, though his primary value comes from consistent ERA and WHIP production rather than strikeout volume. Managers should view him as a steady streamer or late-round pick for pitching stability rather than expecting eye-popping K numbers, while remaining alert to his role changes in Texas's bullpen hierarchy.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Kansas City Royals	20	16	9	3	0	4.30	1.28	80	98.1	25
2018	Kansas City Royals	30	30	9	12	0	4.37	1.27	164	177.0	43
2019	Kansas City Royals	31	31	9	14	0	5.24	1.43	164	175.1	58
2020	Kansas City Royals	8	6	0	2	0	6.39	1.62	19	25.1	6
2021	Kansas City Royals	16	6	2	4	0	5.26	1.40	41	39.1	12
2022	San Francisco Giants	23	17	5	7	0	4.42	1.29	98	112.0	25
2023	San Francisco Giants	40	4	4	3	1	3.87	1.29	96	86.0	21
2024	2 teams▼	24	6	4	0	1	2.69	0.85	51	67.0	8
2025	Cleveland Guardians	57	0	4	1	0	2.97	1.23	55	66.2	18
2026	Texas Rangers	31	1	1	1	5	2.80	1.02	27	35.1	6
Career	Totals	280	117	47	47	7	4.29	1.28	795	882.1	222

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

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2012	Burlington Royals	7	6	2	2	4.15	1.27	22	34.2	5
2013	Idaho Falls Chukars	13	13	2	6	7.39	1.71	55	59.2	17
2014	Lexington Legends	26	22	9	8	4.30	1.28	109	136.0	38
2015	2 teams▼	27	27	5	12	3.78	1.14	126	159.2	30
2016	2 teams▼	27	27	10	10	4.05	1.23	143	149	34
2017	Omaha Storm Chasers	12	12	3	5	2.92	1.07	86	71.0	15
2021	3 teams▼	3	3	0	0	5.06	1.69	8	5.1	0
2022	2 teams▼	5	5	0	1	7.04	1.83	13	15.1	4
2024	Nashville Sounds	2	2	0	0	2.08	0.69	4	4.1	2
Career	Totals	128	123	31	46	4.33	1.27	584	652.2	153

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 Velo92.1 mph

Avg Spin2106 rpm

Whiff %19.3%

K %18.9%

BB %4.2%

Hard Hit %34.6%

Barrel %3.7%

xERA3.80

xBA Against0.263

xSLG Against0.386

BA Against0.224

SLG Against0.306

GB%41.1%

FB%24.3%

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

2017

Kansas City Royals

4.30

1.28

98.1

2018

Kansas City Royals

4.37

1.27

164

177.0

2019

Kansas City Royals

5.24

1.43

164

175.1

2020

Kansas City Royals

6.39

1.62

25.1

2021

Kansas City Royals

5.26

1.40

39.1

2022

San Francisco Giants

4.42

1.29

112.0

2023

San Francisco Giants

3.87

1.29

86.0

2024

2 teams▼

2.69

0.85

67.0

2025

Cleveland Guardians

2.97

1.23

66.2

2026

Texas Rangers

2.80

1.02

35.1

Career

Totals

280

117

4.29

1.28

795

882.1

222

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

Burlington Royals

4.15

1.27

34.2

2013

Idaho Falls Chukars

7.39

1.71

59.2

2014

Lexington Legends

4.30

1.28

109

136.0

2015

2 teams▼

3.78

1.14

126

159.2

2016

2 teams▼

4.05

1.23

143

149

2017

Omaha Storm Chasers

2.92

1.07

71.0

2021

3 teams▼

5.06

1.69

5.1

2022

2 teams▼

7.04

1.83

15.1

2024

Nashville Sounds

2.08

0.69

4.1

Career

Totals

128

123

4.33

1.27

584

652.2

153