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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 ranked elite in nearly every key stat, tying a franchise record for saves in a month. With 18 saves and a 1.71 ERA on the season, he’s leading the Rangers in wins above replacement — and now, he’s the first Ranger to win this award since 2017.

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