Jakob Junis

This is the Live card for Jakob Junis, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 71 Overall Bronze card primarily playing RP.

Released 1 month ago. He holds the #158 rank among 654 relief pitchers & closing pitchers.

Jakob Junis is a 32-year-old player from Illinois, standing 6'3" tall and weighing 238 lbs. He currently plays for the Guardians, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

On the mound, Jakob Junis's per-nine metrics show below average effectiveness against hits with 69 H/9, limited strikeout ability with 48 K/9, and noteworthy command with 87 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is average, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 70. Overall, his pitch control is decent, with a Control rating of 67; his velocity is reliable, with a Velocity rating of 79; and his break is outstanding, with a Break rating of 97.

His arsenal features the highly sought-after Sinker/Cutter combination. It's a 5-pitch mix, primarily featuring a Slider and a Sinker. His Slider shows considerable movement.

Defensively, Jakob Junis offers below average ability, characterized by 48 Fielding, 77 Arm Strength, and 35 Reaction.

Quirks for Jakob Junis: Homebody.