The Rangers' Jacob Latz Shines as Closer with Stellar 1.90 ERA

The Rangers' Jacob Latz Shines as Closer with Stellar 1.90 ERA

Jacob Latz, the Texas Rangers' emerging closer, evolved from a utility pitcher to a vital asset in the bullpen by posting outstanding stats, including a 1.90 ERA in 2026. Following injuries to key players, Latz has stepped up, leading the team with five saves and a 0.7 fWAR, while the Rangers maintain the best bullpen ERA in MLB at 2.85. His dominant four-seam fastball, the best in baseball based on whiff rates, accounts for more than half his p…

The Rangers' Do-Everything Arm Needs Some Love

In 2021, Jacob Latz joined his big-league club in Texas looking to make any impact he could. Flash forward 10 starts and 92 relief appearances later, and the Texas Rangers southpaw has found a home closing games for his team. After pitching to a 2.84 ERA in 85.2 innings last year, Latz has taken another step up — one that makes him a leader in the run-preventing machine that is the Rangers bullpen. Through 19 appearances in 2026, Latz owns a 1.9…