Jakob Junis #16
Texas Rangers
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 3"/238
- Age: 33
- Jakob Benjamin Lee Junis
- Status: Active
- Nickname: June Bug
- Born: 9/16/1992 in Jacksonville, AR
- Draft: 2011, Kansas City Royals, Round: 29, Overall Pick: 876
- High School: Rock Falls, IL
- MLB Debut: 4/12/2017
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 40 | 1-2 | 2.91 | 43.1 | 32 | 1.08 |
2023 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 128 | 31-46 | 4.33 | 652.2 | 584 | 1.27 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 289 | 47-48 | 4.29 | 890.1 | 800 | 1.28 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 8 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| 2023 MLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MLB Career Stats | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 2026 MLB Stats | 1 | 2 | 2.91 | 40 | 1 | 5 | 43.1 | 32 | 1.08 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 31 | 46 | 4.33 | 128 | 123 | 0 | 652.2 | 584 | 1.27 |
| MLB Career Stats | 47 | 48 | 4.29 | 289 | 117 | 7 | 890.1 | 800 | 1.28 |
- Next TEX Game: 8-25 @ CWS
Splits
| Duration | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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| Last 7 Games | 0 | 1 | 2.84 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1.11 |
| Last 15 Games | 0 | 1 | 5.14 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 14.0 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 1.64 |
| Last 30 Games | 1 | 2 | 3.09 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 32.0 | 32 | 11 | 5 | 26 | 1.16 |
| Last 3 Games | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO |
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| 8/20 vs WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 8/18 vs WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8/16 @ ATH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
2026 :
SP
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RP
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Latest Transactions
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August 15, 2026 | Texas Rangers activated RHP Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list. |
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July 30, 2026 | Texas Rangers placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 29, 2026. Left adductor strain. |
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July 18, 2026 | Texas Rangers activated RHP Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list. |
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July 4, 2026 | Texas Rangers placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 1, 2026. Left hip impingement. |
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April 16, 2026 | RHP Jakob Junis changed number to 16. |
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April 15, 2026 | RHP Jakob Junis changed number to 42. |
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January 20, 2026 | Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Jakob Junis. |
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November 2, 2025 | RHP Jakob Junis elected free agency. |
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April 16, 2025 | RHP Jakob Junis changed number to 16. |
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April 15, 2025 | RHP Jakob Junis changed number to 42. |
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February 16, 2025 | Cleveland Guardians signed free agent RHP Jakob Junis. |
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November 1, 2024 | RHP Jakob Junis elected free agency. |
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July 31, 2024 | Cincinnati Reds activated RHP Jakob Junis. |
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July 30, 2024 | Cincinnati Reds traded RHP Frankie Montas to Milwaukee Brewers for RHP Jakob Junis, OF Joey Wiemer and cash. |
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June 21, 2024 | Milwaukee Brewers activated RHP Jakob Junis from the 60-day injured list. |
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June 4, 2024 | Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Jakob Junis on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds. |
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May 6, 2024 | Milwaukee Brewers transferred RHP Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. |
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April 6, 2024 | Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 3, 2024. Right shoulder impingement. |
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February 7, 2024 | Milwaukee Brewers activated RHP Jakob Junis. |
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February 7, 2024 | Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Jakob Junis. |
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November 2, 2023 | RHP Jakob Junis elected free agency. |
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October 2, 2023 | San Francisco Giants activated RHP Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list. |
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September 26, 2023 | San Francisco Giants placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 15-day injured list retroactive to September 24, 2023. Cervical strain. |
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October 6, 2022 | San Francisco Giants recalled RHP Jakob Junis, and from Sacramento River Cats. |
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October 2, 2022 | San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Jakob Junis to Sacramento River Cats. |
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July 16, 2022 | San Francisco Giants activated RHP Jakob Junis. |
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July 7, 2022 | San Francisco Giants sent RHP Jakob Junis on a rehab assignment to ACL Giants Black. |
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June 11, 2022 | San Francisco Giants placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 15-day injured list. Left hamstring strain. |
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May 8, 2022 | San Francisco Giants recalled RHP Jakob Junis from Sacramento River Cats. |
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April 28, 2022 | San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Jakob Junis to Sacramento River Cats. |
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April 22, 2022 | San Francisco Giants recalled RHP Jakob Junis from Sacramento River Cats. |
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April 3, 2022 | San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Jakob Junis to Sacramento River Cats. |
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March 14, 2022 | San Francisco Giants signed free agent RHP Jakob Junis. |
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November 5, 2021 | RHP Jakob Junis elected free agency. |
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November 5, 2021 | Kansas City Royals sent RHP Jakob Junis outright to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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October 5, 2021 | Kansas City Royals activated RHP Jakob Junis from the 10-day injured list. |
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September 1, 2021 | Kansas City Royals placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 10-day injured list. Right shoulder impingement syndrome. |
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August 31, 2021 | Kansas City Royals recalled RHP Jakob Junis from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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August 24, 2021 | Omaha Storm Chasers activated RHP Jakob Junis. |
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August 10, 2021 | Omaha Storm Chasers sent RHP Jakob Junis on a rehab assignment to ACL Royals Gold. |
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August 7, 2021 | Omaha Storm Chasers sent RHP Jakob Junis on a rehab assignment to ACL Royals Blue. |
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July 9, 2021 | Omaha Storm Chasers placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 7-day injured list. |
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June 7, 2021 | Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Jakob Junis to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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February 24, 2021 | P Jakob Junis changed number to 42. |
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February 24, 2021 | P Jakob Junis changed number to 24. |
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February 24, 2021 | Jakob Junis changed number to 24. |
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September 23, 2020 | Kansas City Royals recalled RHP Jakob Junis from Royals Alternate Training Site. |
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September 16, 2020 | Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Jakob Junis to Royals Alternate Training Site. |
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August 26, 2020 | Jakob Junis roster status changed by Kansas City Royals. |
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August 16, 2020 | Kansas City Royals placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 13, 2020. Lower back spasms. |
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August 2, 2020 | Kansas City Royals activated RHP Jakob Junis from the 10-day injured list. |
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July 19, 2020 | Kansas City Royals placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 10-day injured list. |
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July 26, 2019 | Kansas City Royals activated RHP Jakob Junis from the paternity list. |
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July 24, 2019 | Kansas City Royals placed RHP Jakob Junis on the paternity list. |
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July 21, 2018 | Kansas City Royals activated RHP Jakob Junis from the 10-day injured list. |
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July 8, 2018 | Kansas City Royals placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 10-day disabled list. Lower back inflammation. |
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August 14, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled RHP Jakob Junis from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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August 7, 2017 | Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Jake Junis to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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August 6, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled Jake Junis from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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July 25, 2017 | Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Jake Junis to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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July 22, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled Jake Junis from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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June 30, 2017 | Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Jake Junis to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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June 6, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled Jake Junis from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 22, 2017 | Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Jake Junis to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 21, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled Jake Junis from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 10, 2017 | Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Jake Junis to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 9, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled Jake Junis from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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April 17, 2017 | Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Jake Junis to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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April 12, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled Jake Junis from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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March 13, 2017 | Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Jake Junis to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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November 18, 2016 | Kansas City Royals selected the contract of Jake Junis from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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August 8, 2016 | RHP Jake Junis assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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June 27, 2016 | RHP Jake Junis assigned to TEX North Division All-Stars. |
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April 6, 2016 | RHP Jake Junis assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
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June 24, 2015 | RHP Jake Junis assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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June 22, 2015 | RHP Jake Junis assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
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April 9, 2015 | RHP Jake Junis assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Idaho Falls Chukars. |
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April 7, 2015 | RHP Jake Junis assigned to Idaho Falls Chukars from Lexington Legends. |
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April 1, 2014 | RHP Jake Junis assigned to Lexington Legends from Idaho Falls Chukars. |
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June 16, 2013 | RHP Jake Junis assigned to Idaho Falls Chukars from Burlington Royals. |
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June 13, 2012 | Jake Junis assigned to Burlington Royals. |
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August 15, 2011 | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Jake Junis. |
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Awards
TEX Pitcher of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 05/29/2016 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | TEX |
TEX Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2016 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | TEX |
TEX Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2016 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | TEX |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2016 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
League Rankings
Hit By Pitch
| HBP | ||
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| 2019 | 11 | in AL |
| 2018 | 15 | in AL |
| 2017 | 9 | in AL |
| 2017 | 2 | in PCL |
Runs
| R | ||
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| 2019 | 108 | in AL |
| 2018 | 94 | in AL |
Triples
| 3B | ||
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| 2022 | 3 | in NL |
| 2022 | 1 | in PCL |
| 2022 | 0 | in ACL |
| 2022 | 1 | in |
| 2018 | 4 | in AL |
Home Runs
| HR | ||
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| 2019 | 31 | in AL |
| 2018 | 32 | in AL |
Strikeouts
| SO | ||
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| 2019 | 164 | in AL |
| 2018 | 164 | in AL |
Hits
| H | ||
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| 2019 | 192 | in AL |
| 2018 | 182 | in AL |
At Bats
| AB | ||
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| 2019 | 696 | in AL |
| 2018 | 688 | in AL |
Innings Pitched
| IP | ||
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| 2019 | 175.1 | in AL |
| 2018 | 177.0 | in AL |
Losses
| Losses | ||
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| 2019 | 14 | in AL |
| 2018 | 12 | in AL |
Total Bases
| TB | ||
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| 2019 | 326 | in AL |
| 2018 | 313 | in AL |
Doubles
| 2B | ||
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| 2022 | 33 | in NL |
| 2022 | 5 | in PCL |
| 2022 | 1 | in ACL |
| 2022 | 6 | in |
| 2019 | 37 | in AL |
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