Jack Kochanowicz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nabs final spot in rotation Angels manager Ron Washington said Monday that Kochanowicz will open the season as the team's fifth starter, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact He beat out Reid Detmers, who will begin the season in the bullpen. Kochanowicz earned the spot after holding a 2.92 ERA and 7:4 K:BB over 12.1 innings covering four Cactus League starts. The 6-foot-7 righty had just a 9.4 percent strikeout rate in 11 starts with the Angels last season, but the club will bet on the sinkerballer producing enough grounders to make up for his lack of bat-missing ability.

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MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive in bid for starting role Kochanowicz tossed four perfect innings with two strikeouts in a Cactus League start against Cincinnati on Sunday.

Impact Kochanowicz was ultra efficient in the outing, needing just 44 pitches to get through four frames. In fact, the righty was so efficient that he threw more pitches in the bullpen following his departure from the game. Kochanowicz is competing with Reid Detmers for the Angels' fifth-starter role this spring. While Detmers has been fine with a 3.52 ERA and 4:2 K:BB over 7.2 innings, Kochanowicz has been better, giving up just one earned run and posting a 6:1 K:BB across nine frames.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Angels beat Reds, Jack Kochanowicz works four perfect innings THE GAME: Five Angels pitchers combined to hold the Cincinnati Reds to five hits in a 4-1 victory in...

MARCH 9 • SACBEE.COM

Examining the Angels' options for the No. 5 starter TEMPE, Ariz. -- With less than three weeks until Opening Day on March 27, the competition for the final spot in the Angels' rotation is star...

MARCH 7 • MLB.COM

Solid in spring start Tuesday Kochanowicz pitched three scoreless innings in a Cactus League contest against Cleveland on Tuesday, allowing three hits and striking out one batter.

Impact Kochanowicz was scratched from his previous start due to an illness, but he looked no worse for wear in his return to the mound. The 24-year-old righty has given up just one earned run while posting a 4:1 K:BB over five innings this spring. Kochanowicz and Reid Detmers are the leading candidates for the Angels' fifth-starter role, with how each pitcher performs in exhibition play likely to determine who gets the job.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sim game on tap Kochanowicz (illness) will throw a simulated game Friday and is expected to start Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Guardians, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander was unable to start as scheduled Thursday due to an illness, but his return to the mound a day later indicates there's no cause for concern. Kochanowicz posted a 3.99 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB across 65.1 innings as a rookie last year and is competing for the No. 5 spot in the Halos' rotation during spring training.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Kochanowicz was unable to start as hoped Thursday against the Cubs due to illness, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Kochanowicz has been sick this week, and while the Angels were holding out hope he could be ready to take the ball Thursday, he's not up to it yet. Caden Dana will draw the start for the Halos instead. Kochanowicz has already made one start this spring and should be ready to pitch again in a few days. He's competing for the final spot in the Angels' rotation.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Has so-so opening audition Kochanowicz allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out three batters over two innings in a Cactus League start against Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Kochanowicz is vying for the Angels' fifth-starter opening, so each of his outings this spring could have an impact on his role to begin the regular season. The right-hander began his spring debut Saturday with a 1-2-3 frame but then struggled in the second inning, allowing a pair of singles and a walk to yield two runs before striking out the final two batters he faced. Reid Detmers, who may be Kochanowicz's top competition for a rotation spot, is slated to pitch for the Angels against Cleveland on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

After ending '24 strong, Kochanowicz eyes spot in rotation TEMPE, Ariz. -- It took just nine starts down the stretch last season to put right-hander Jack Kochanowicz firmly in the competition for the...

FEBRUARY 22 • MLB.COM

Top option for fifth-starter role Kochanowicz may have a leg up to open the 2025 season as the Angels' fifth starter, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Newcomers Yusei Kikuchi and Kyle Hendricks appear set to join Tyler Anderson and Jose Soriano in the rotation, which leaves one spot up for grabs. Reid Detmers and Chase Silseth will almost certainly compete for that slot during spring training, and youngsters Caden Dana, George Klassen and Sam Aldegheri could be in the mix as well, but Bollinger considers Kochanowicz to be the favorite based on his strong finish last year. Over his last nine starts, Kochanowicz posted a 2.78 ERA over 58.1 innings and hurled eight quality starts, though he struck out a meager 20 batters during that span. The latter figure limits his fantasy stock quite a bit, and there's no guarantee that he'll even open the campaign in the majors if he struggles in exhibition play.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Loses despite quality start Kochanowicz (2-6) yielded three runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings Sunday, striking out one and taking a loss against Texas.

Impact Kochanowicz gave up just one run through six frames before the Rangers tallied a pair in the seventh inning. He closed his season with three straight seven-inning performances, earning a quality start in each. Kochanowicz posted a solid 3.99 ERA through 65.1 innings as a rookie but his 25:10 K:BB didn't provide much fantasy upside. He posted a 2.77 ERA over his last nine starts of the year.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let down by bullpen Tuesday Kochanowicz came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox, allowing three hits over seven scoreless innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.

Impact The rookie right-hander was impressive, albeit against a historically inept foe, as he delivered his seventh quality start in eight trips to the mound since he joined the rotation for good in August. The Angels' bullpen melted down in the eighth inning though, denying him his first win in September. Kochanowicz has a 2.63 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 51.1 innings over that eight-start stretch despite a 19:6 K:BB that limits his ceiling in many fantasy formats. He lines up to make one more start in 2024, at home Sunday against the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kochanowicz's 'outstanding' start spoiled by Halos' late collapse CHICAGO -- Rookie right-hander Jack Kochanowicz has been a bright spot for the Angels this season, and he continued to impress with a strong...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • MLB.COM

Angels News: Jack Kochanowicz's resurgence leads Angels to thrilling win After a shaky start, Jack Kochanowicz delivers a strong seven-inning outing for the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Delivers quality start Wednesday Kochanowicz came away with a no-decision Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits over seven innings in a 4-3 extra-innings win over the White Sox. He struck out five without walki...

Impact The rookie right-hander produced his sixth quality start in his last seven trips to the mound as he solidifies a spot in the Angels' rotation plans for 2025. Over that stretch, Kochanowicz has posted a 3.05 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 44.1 innings despite a sub-par 15:6 K:BB. In fact, Wednesday's five strikeouts were a new career high for the 23-year-old. Kochanowicz lines up to make his next start on the road next week in a rematch with the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angels beat White Sox in 13 innings after strong start from Jack Kochanowicz ANAHEIM, Calif. - Jordyn Adams’ infield hit in the 13th inning was too late to get Jack Kochanowicz ...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kochanowicz continues comeback in Angels' walk-off win ANAHEIM -- After scuffling in his first two Major League starts, right-hander Jack Kochanowicz has bounced back to go on an impressive run t...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • MLB.COM

Saddled with fifth loss Kochanowicz (2-5) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday versus the Twins.

Impact A three-run fourth inning was enough to send Kochanowicz to his second straight loss. He had posted five straight quality starts before Wednesday's outing fell short of that threshold. The rookie right-hander is now at a 5.08 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 15:9 K:BB through 44.1 innings over eight starts. He's projected for a favorable home start versus the White Sox in his next outing.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angels News: Jack Kochanowicz Navigates Early Struggles for Fifth Quality Start Despite an early home run, Jack Kochanowicz’s quality start bodes well for the Angels’ future.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Angels News: Jack Kochanowicz Navigates Early Struggles for Fifth Quality Start Despite an early home run, Jack Kochanowicz’s quality start bodes well for the Angels’ future.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Logs fifth-straight quality start Kochanowicz (2-4) took the loss against the Rangers on Thursday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Kochanowicz struggled out of the gate, allowing singles to two of the first three batters he faced before then surrendering a three-run homer to Adolis Garcia as the Rangers took an early lead. However, the right-hander did show some poise as he then went on to shut out Texas over the next five innings to log his fifth-consecutive quality start, despite also taking his fourth loss of the campaign. Kochanowicz also failed to record a strikeout for only the second time in seven starts and he's still yet to surpass the four-strikeout mark in any outing this season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs fifth straight quality start Kochanowicz (2-4) took the loss against the Rangers on Thursday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Kochanowicz struggled out of the gate, allowing singles to two of the first three batters he faced before surrendering a three-run homer to Adolis Garcia. However, the right-hander did show some poise as he went on to shut out Texas over the next five innings to log his fifth consecutive quality start, despite also taking his fourth loss of the campaign. Kochanowicz failed to record a strikeout for only the second time in seven starts, and he's still yet to surpass the four-strikeout mark in any outing this season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angels News: Kochanowicz Overcomes COVID-19 Setbacks to Revive His Pitching Career Jack Kochanowicz transformed his game after two challenging seasons in the minors, spurred by the pandemic’s impact.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jack Kochanowicz pitches six scoreless innings as Angels blank Tigers, snap skid DETROIT - Jack Kochanowicz was in a couple of messes Thursday afternoon, when the Detroit Tigers had...

AUGUST 29, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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