2022 Stats
W-L
1-1
ERA
3.38
WHIP
1.30
K
30
SV
1
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ginkel pitched more innings in the minors (30.2 innings) than the majors (29.1) in 2022, but the D'Backs called him up in August and he spent the remainder of the season pitching for Arizona. The right-hander averaged a career-best 96.4 mph on his fastball, while his slider was effective in generating whiffs (44.3%) and producing strikeouts. His K-rate was in line with prior season outputs and he induced ground balls at a career-high rate at 48.8%. Ginkel is an NL-only and deeper mixed league spec for saves, as he tallied nine in the minors last year and recorded a save for Arizona on the final day of the season, but he'll need to limit his walks (3.4 BB/9) to be considered for more chances. Read Past Outlooks
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No earned runs allowed
Ginkel retired the two batters he faced in Friday's spring game against the Reds.
ANALYSIS
Ginkel has not allowed an earned run over five Cactus League outings (4.2 innings). The right-hander could be moving into the pole position to become Arizona's closer, given Mark Melancon's results this spring (16.88 ERA). Andrew Chafin (groin) and Joe Mantiply are also in the mix for saves.
Ginkel has not allowed an earned run over five Cactus League outings (4.2 innings). The right-hander could be moving into the pole position to become Arizona's closer, given Mark Melancon's results this spring (16.88 ERA). Andrew Chafin (groin) and Joe Mantiply are also in the mix for saves.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
16
Last 10 Games
14
Last 5 Games
16
How many pitches does Kevin Ginkel generally throw?
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11-20
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91-100
101-110
111-120
121+
What part of the game does Kevin Ginkel generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2020
-7%
BAA vs LHP
2022
-24%
BAA vs LHP
BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .257 | 32 | 19 | 27 | 6 | |||
Since 2020vs Right | .277 | 47 | 19 | 51 | 5 | |||
2022vs Left | .200 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 0 | |||
2022vs Right | .263 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 1 | |||
2021vs Left | .317 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 5 | |||
2021vs Right | .239 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 2 | |||
2020vs Left | .241 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 1 | |||
2020vs Right | .378 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 2 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2020
-20%
ERA on Road
2022
-76%
ERA on Road
ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2020Home | 5.86 | 1.81 | 35.1 | 8.9 | 5.3 | ||||
Since 2020Away | 4.70 | 1.36 | 38.1 | 10.3 | 4.0 | ||||
2022Home | 6.35 | 2.21 | 11.1 | 7.9 | 4.8 | ||||
2022Away | 1.50 | 0.72 | 18.0 | 10.0 | 2.5 | ||||
2021Home | 7.04 | 1.70 | 15.1 | 8.8 | 5.3 | ||||
2021Away | 5.54 | 1.38 | 13.0 | 11.1 | 3.5 | ||||
2020Home | 3.12 | 1.50 | 8.2 | 10.4 | 6.2 | ||||
2020Away | 11.05 | 2.86 | 7.1 | 9.8 | 8.6 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kevin Ginkel compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
2.73K/9
9.2BB/9
3.4HR/9
0.3Fastball
96.4 mphERA
3.38WHIP
1.30BABIP
.330GB/FB
1.71Left On Base
65.6%Exit Velocity
83.1 mphBarrels/BBE
2.1%Spin Rate
2277 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
20.7%Swinging Strike
11.9%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
Ginkel's outlook appeared bright entering 2020 following a dominating run through the minors and an outstanding rookie campaign during which he racked up nine holds and registered a 1.48 ERA. He struggled at the outset of last season but appeared to find his groove between Aug. 15 and Aug. 30, allowing only one earned run over eight appearances. Consequently, the right-hander was given the first save chance after Archie Bradley was traded to Cincinnati, but be blew the opportunity and was shipped to the team's alternate training site less than two weeks later. Ginkel's struggles can largely be attributed to poor control, as evidenced by his ugly 16.5 BB% last season. His strikeout rate also dropped more than six points to 22.8% while opposing batters took him deep three times in 16 innings. He should return to the big-league bullpen next season, but the opportunity to close may have passed him by.
More Fantasy News

Takes loss in sloppy eighth
Ginkel (1-1) picked up the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, allowing three runs (one earned) on two walks without retiring a batter.
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Joins Arizona bullpen
Ginkel was called up from Triple-A Reno on Monday.
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Pitching for Triple-A club
Ginkel (elbow) has made two relief appearances for Triple-A Reno this season, covering two scoreless innings and striking out three while giving up one hit and no walks.
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Outrighted to minors
Ginkel (elbow) was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Friday.
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Lands on 60-day IL
Ginkel was recalled from Triple-A Reno and placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday with right elbow inflammation.
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