Latz Shuts Down the League | Texas Rangers News

Texas Rangers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 2m

Jacob Latz just blew the baseball world away, snagging the American League Reliever of the Month award for June after turning from a spring training benchwarmer into the Texas Rangers’ closer. In 16 innings, he went 11-for-11 in save chances, posted a jaw-dropping 1.13 ERA, struck out 19 batters, and allowed just six hits — with a WHIP of 0.63 and opponents hitting a minuscule .133. He’s one of only two AL relievers in three seasons to notch 11 saves in a month, and the third pitcher ever to record 19+ strikeouts, low hits, and low walks in the same month. He led the AL in opponent OPS and…