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Jakob Junis' Barrel Skill Made Rangers Bullpen Strong in 2026
Jakob Junis' low barrel rate helped Texas Rangers bullpen thrive in 2026.
In brief
Jakob Junis' low barrel rate helped Texas Rangers bullpen thrive in 2026. Jakob Junis' 3.5% barrel percentage made him the Rangers' top set-up pitcher in 2026. Originally reported by Texas Rangers On SI.
Texas Rangers sign Jakob Junis
The Texas Rangers signed reliever Jakob Junis to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027.
Junis' 2026 pitching stats
Junis went 1-3 with a 3.64 ERA in 53 games, 18 holds and six saves in eight chances.
Injuries limited Junis' season
He missed about a month due to left hip impingement and left adductor strain.
Junis' mutual option value
Junis' mutual option is for $4.5 million, with potential for better free agency market.
Junis' walk rate
Junis walked 18 batters in 12 fewer innings than 2025, with 7.7% walk rate in 61st percentile.
Junis' barrel percentage
Junis had a 3.5% barrel percentage, ranking 97th percentile in baseball.
Junis' pitch arsenal
Junis used a sweeper 43% of the time at 82.1 mph with induced break, and a change-up at 86.8 mph.
The headline
Jakob Junis' 3.5% barrel percentage made him the Rangers' top set-up pitcher in 2026.
