@ Reds · April 10–12, 2026 · 13 games played this season
Apr 10: vs Chase Burns (RHP) · Apr 11: vs Brandon Williamson (LHP) · Apr 12: vs Andrew Abbott (LHP)
ON THE MOUNDAngels starters for this series
Jack Kochanowicz
RHP · Apr 10 @ CIN
Question Mark
ERA / WHIP
4.66 / 1.63 (6.81 in 2025)
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Fastball Velocity
96.2
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K%-BB%
6.7% (2.7% in 2025)
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Ground Ball Rate
53.6%
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FIP
3.25 (6.05 in 2025)
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Whiff Rate
12.2% (8.8% in 2025)
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Expected ERA
5.12 (5.89 in 2025)
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Start Projection · Apr 10 @ CIN
PROJ IP
5.0
PROJ ERA
5.22
PROJ K
3.5
QS%
35%
A tall, young right-hander who relies on his sinker to generate ground balls. He does not overpower hitters, but he keeps the ball on the ground and limits damage. The strikeouts are modest, but pitchers like this can be frustrating when the defense is sharp behind them. Watch for whether Reds hitters can elevate his pitches, because anything on the ground plays into his hands.
José Soriano
RHP · Apr 12 @ CIN
Dealing
ERA / WHIP
0.45 / 0.65 (4.26 in 2025)
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Fastball Velocity
98.3
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K%-BB%
21.1% (10.2% in 2025)
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Chase Rate
41.2% (29.4% in 2025)
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Hard-Hit Rate Allowed
40.9%
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Expected ERA
2.86 (4.03 in 2025)
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Whiff Rate
14.4% (11.3% in 2025)
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Start Projection · Apr 12 @ CIN
PROJ IP
5.5
PROJ ERA
3.75
PROJ K
6.0
QS%
50%
The most dangerous arm in this series, a hard-throwing sinker-baller who has been nearly unhittable. His fastball sits at 98 and he generates an absurd number of ground balls. When he is on, the ball just disappears into the dirt. He is also getting hitters to expand the zone at a rate far above anything he showed last year. The Reds will need to be selective and look for mistakes, because swinging at his best stuff plays right into his hands.
George Klassen
RHP · Apr 11 @ CIN
Question Mark
ERA / WHIP
6.75 / 3.64
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Fastball Velocity
97.1
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K%-BB%
-6.2%
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Expected ERA
12.61
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Hard-Hit Rate Allowed
57.1%
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Whiff Rate
16.4%
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FIP
5.77
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Start Projection · Apr 11 @ CIN
PROJ IP
4.5
PROJ ERA
4.70
PROJ K
4.5
QS%
10%
A rookie with some of the best raw stuff in the Angels system, a 98 mph fastball and a pair of devastating breaking balls. He was a wild college arm that the Phillies cleaned up mechanically, and the Angels have continued the project. The command is still crude, though, and he barely averaged four innings per start in the minors. The Reds should be patient and let him beat himself, because when he misses his spots he gets punished.
HEAT METERProduction vs. 2025 · Bar size = OPS · Bar color = Contact Quality
Zach Neto
SS Heating Up
0.833
xwOBA: 0.306
Jorge Soler
DH Suspended
0.778
xwOBA: 0.291
Adam Frazier
UTIL Mixed Signals
0.748
xwOBA: 0.247
Mike Trout
CF/DH Steady
0.739
xwOBA: 0.375
Jo Adell
RF Overperforming
0.726
xwOBA: 0.291
Nolan Schanuel
1B Steady
0.694
xwOBA: 0.311
Oswald Peraza
2B/SS Chasing Pitches
0.608
xwOBA: 0.260
Logan O'Hoppe
C Cold Start
0.552
xwOBA: 0.282
Yoán Moncada
3B Rough Start
0.433
xwOBA: 0.263
Josh Lowe
LF Rough Start
0.423
xwOBA: 0.210
Jeimer Candelario
1B/DH Chasing Pitches
0.422
xwOBA: 0.219
Travis d'Arnaud
C Chasing Pitches
0.300
xwOBA: 0.243
Bryce Teodosio
CF Cold Start
0.286
xwOBA: 0.098
Contact Score .450+
.380–.449
.330–.379
.290–.329
Below .290
Bar size = OPS (actual production). Bar color = Contact Quality (xwOBA). Wide + warm color: it's real. Narrow + warm color: a breakout may be coming. Wide + cold color: results ahead of the contact.
WHO TO WATCH THIS SERIESPlayer cards sorted by OPS
Zach Neto
SS · 13G, 60 PA
Heating Up
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.231 / 0.333 / 0.500
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OPS
0.833
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Contact Score
0.306
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Walk Rate
13.3%
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Bat Speed
69.9
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Chase Rate
29.5%
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Barrel Rate
11.1%
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Series Projection
R
1.7
HR
0.6
RBI
1.3
SB
0.6
0.236 / 0.305 / 0.438 · 13 PA
The Angels' young shortstop with legitimate pop and range. He has been the most productive bat in their lineup so far this season, hitting the ball hard and driving it out of the park. Watch how he handles the inner half, because he can turn on anything inside and punish it.
Jorge Soler
DH · 13G, 54 PA
Suspended
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.222 / 0.333 / 0.444
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OPS
0.778
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Contact Score
0.291
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Strikeout Rate
37.0% (+7.2 vs 2025)
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Avg Exit Velocity
85.8 (89.7 in 2025)
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Hard-Hit Rate
23.1% (-9.4 vs 2025)
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Chase Rate
30.7%
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Series Projection
R
1.3
HR
0.5
RBI
1.3
SB
0.0
0.211 / 0.301 / 0.408 · 11 PA
A big, physical hitter who lives and dies by the home run. When he connects, the ball leaves in a hurry. He was suspended seven games after a brawl with Atlanta on April 8, so he is unlikely to be available for this series. If he does return, watch for whether the time off disrupted his timing.
Adam Frazier
UTIL · 6G, 14 PA
Mixed Signals
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.273 / 0.385 / 0.364
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OPS
0.748
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Contact Score
0.247
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Strikeout Rate
28.6% (+10.9 vs 2025)
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Expected Avg
0.164
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Walk Rate
14.3%
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Hard-Hit Rate
12.5% (-7.8 vs 2025)
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Series Projection
R
0.4
HR
0.0
RBI
0.3
SB
0.0
0.208 / 0.270 / 0.293 · 4 PA
A utility man who makes contact and puts the ball in play. Small sample so far, but the at-bats have been competitive. He is not going to beat you with power, but he can poke singles through the infield and keep rallies alive.
Mike Trout
CF/DH · 12G, 55 PA
Steady
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.190 / 0.382 / 0.357
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OPS
0.739
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Contact Score
0.375
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Barrel Rate
22.2% (+6.4 vs 2025)
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Walk Rate
20.0%
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Strikeout Rate
27.3%
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Hard-Hit Rate
37.0%
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Series Projection
R
1.5
HR
0.6
RBI
1.2
SB
0.1
0.216 / 0.337 / 0.419 · 12 PA
One of the greatest hitters of his generation, still capable of changing a game with one swing. He was hit by a pitch on the hand on April 6 and listed as day-to-day, though X-rays came back negative. He walks a ton and the underlying power metrics remain elite. If he plays, every at-bat is an event worth watching.
Jo Adell
RF · 13G, 52 PA
Overperforming
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.320 / 0.346 / 0.380
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OPS
0.726
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Contact Score
0.291
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Barrel Rate
2.5% (-14.7 vs 2025)
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Chase Rate
38.0%
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Strikeout Rate
19.2% (-7.1 vs 2025)
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Expected Avg
0.260
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Series Projection
R
1.3
HR
0.6
RBI
1.5
SB
0.2
0.226 / 0.286 / 0.447 · 12 PA
Athletic and toolsy with game-changing speed and raw power. He has been spraying line drives all over the field this season, with a surprisingly high batting average. The underlying contact quality does not match the results, which means he is running on some luck, but the bat speed is real.
Nolan Schanuel
1B · 11G, 51 PA
Steady
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.222 / 0.294 / 0.400
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OPS
0.694
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Contact Score
0.311
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Chase Rate
21.3% (-6.1 vs 2025)
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Hard-Hit Rate
31.6% (+5.2 vs 2025)
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Strikeout Rate
15.7%
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Barrel Rate
2.6%
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Series Projection
R
0.7
HR
0.2
RBI
0.7
SB
0.0
0.244 / 0.341 / 0.384 · 7 PA
A patient, grinder-type first baseman who walks more than he strikes out. Does not try to do too much at the plate. He is a tough at-bat for any pitcher because he will not chase, and he will foul off borderline pitches until he gets something to hit.
Oswald Peraza
2B/SS · 12G, 40 PA
Chasing Pitches
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.216 / 0.256 / 0.351
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OPS
0.608
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Contact Score
0.260
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Chase Rate
43.3% (+9.3 vs 2025)
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Bat Speed
70.8
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Strikeout Rate
30.0%
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Hard-Hit Rate
34.6%
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Series Projection
R
1.0
HR
0.3
RBI
0.9
SB
0.3
0.207 / 0.272 / 0.340 · 10 PA
A former Yankees prospect now playing every day for the Angels. He has gap power and can handle both middle infield spots. Watch for whether he pulls the ball with authority, because when he does, he can drive it into the gaps.
Logan O'Hoppe
C · 12G, 39 PA
Cold Start
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.219 / 0.333 / 0.219
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OPS
0.552
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Contact Score
0.282
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Avg Exit Velocity
86.2 (90.9 in 2025)
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Chase Rate
38.7%
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Strikeout Rate
23.1% (-7.7 vs 2025)
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Hard-Hit Rate
29.2% (-11.7 vs 2025)
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Series Projection
R
1.0
HR
0.3
RBI
1.0
SB
0.0
0.208 / 0.287 / 0.344 · 11 PA
Once a top prospect with the White Sox, trying to rebuild his career in Anaheim. It has been a rough start, with a very low average and a lot of strikeouts. When healthy and locked in, he has a beautiful swing, but right now the bat is quiet and pitchers are getting him out easily.
Josh Lowe
LF · 12G, 39 PA
Rough Start
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.091 / 0.211 / 0.212
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OPS
0.423
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Contact Score
0.210
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Strikeout Rate
38.5% (+13.4 vs 2025)
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Chase Rate
32.3% (-7.9 vs 2025)
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Avg Exit Velocity
84.3 (88.6 in 2025)
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Hard-Hit Rate
26.3% (-6.1 vs 2025)
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Series Projection
R
0.6
HR
0.2
RBI
0.6
SB
0.2
0.208 / 0.279 / 0.349 · 6 PA
A left-handed slugger who came over from Tampa Bay. It has been a brutal start to his Angels tenure, with a batting average barely above .090. The strikeouts are piling up and nothing is falling, but his track record says better days are ahead if he can make some adjustments.
Jeimer Candelario
1B/DH · 7G, 20 PA
Chasing Pitches
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.111 / 0.200 / 0.222
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OPS
0.422
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Contact Score
0.219
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Strikeout Rate
40.0% (+8.1 vs 2025)
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Chase Rate
41.9% (+7.9 vs 2025)
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Hard-Hit Rate
40.0% (+13.6 vs 2025)
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Avg Exit Velocity
91.8 (87.3 in 2025)
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Series Projection
R
0.6
HR
0.2
RBI
0.7
SB
0.0
0.202 / 0.264 / 0.340 · 7 PA
A veteran switch-hitter who provides depth at the corner spots. Limited playing time so far and the results have been underwhelming. He is a professional hitter who rarely beats himself, but he also rarely beats you right now.
Travis d'Arnaud
C · 3G, 10 PA
Chasing Pitches
AVG / OBP / SLG
0.100 / 0.100 / 0.200
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OPS
0.300
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Contact Score
0.243
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Chase Rate
58.3% (+23.4 vs 2025)
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Barrel Rate
33.3% (+21.9 vs 2025)
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Hard-Hit Rate
16.7% (-15.5 vs 2025)
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Strikeout Rate
40.0% (+8.0 vs 2025)
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Series Projection
R
0.5
HR
0.1
RBI
0.5
SB
0.2
0.201 / 0.252 / 0.299 · 6 PA
A young outfielder getting his first taste of regular playing time. The numbers are thin and unimpressive, but the sample is tiny. He is learning on the job, and every at-bat is valuable experience even when the results do not follow.