Keegan Akin
RP · Orioles
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On the field, Keegan Akin grades out as a middling RP for Orioles (C- Performance). That places him 307th of 385 graded relief pitchers. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 240 | 4.691489 | 16-22 | 384 | 1.3164893 | 0.0 | 11 |
| 2026 | | 16 | 9.20 | 0-0 | 13 | 1.77 | 14.2 | 0 |
| 2025 | | 64 | 3.41 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakALongevityEstablishedRecentA
| Season | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | | 64 | 3.41 | 5-4 | 59 | 1.37 | B+ B+ |
| 2024 | | 66 | 3.32 | 3-1 | 97 | 0.94 | A A |
| 2023 | | 24 | 6.85 | 2-2 | 27 | 1.77 | F F |
| 2022 | | 45 | 3.20 | 3-3 | 77 | 1.09 | A- A- |
| 2021 | | 24 | 6.63 | 2-10 | 82 | 1.58 | F F |
| 2020 | | 8 | 4.56 | 1-2 | 35 | 1.44 | C+ C+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Performance Analysis
C-
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Keegan Akin's performance grade lands at C-, capturing how he stacks up at RP this season. Through 16 games in 2026, Akin has accumulated 13 strikeouts with no wins, a stat line that reflects a reliever caught between injury setback and operational inconsistency—he's been a below-average contributor in a bullpen role where the Orioles are actively seeking reinforcement. His strikeout production represents his best dimension as a relief arm, but the absence of any decision-making impact (0W) underscores his inability to convert appearances into meaningful results or high-leverage situations. With limited availability due to the groin injury that landed him on the IL before the season fully ramped up, Akin has lacked the durability and on-field time needed to establish himself as a depth piece the organization can lean on. The arbitration loss to Baltimore in the offseason sent an unmistakable organizational message: the Orioles themselves view him as a middling reliever with uncertain value going forward. His trajectory remains tied entirely to health recovery and whether he can string together consistent, effective innings—without both, he risks becoming a replacement-level bullpen option in a rotation increasingly stocked with higher-upside arms.
Fan & Media Sentiment
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Keegan Akin's public perception heading into 2026 sits at a concerning D- grade, reflecting widespread skepticism about his value to the Orioles' bullpen plans. The losing arbitration battle against Baltimore sent a clear signal that even his own organization questions his worth as a reliable relief asset. His early-season placement on the injured list with a groin injury has only amplified fan frustration, as supporters watch a middling reliever miss crucial development time before the season even gets underway. The combination of organizational doubt and immediate health concerns has created a narrative of unreliability around the right-hander. Until Akin can return to full health and demonstrate consistent effectiveness on the mound, the media and fanbase remain deeply pessimistic about his ability to contribute meaningful innings for Baltimore's bullpen depth.
How Keegan Compares at the Position
Keegan Akin ranks 307th of 385 graded relief pitchers by performance. That slots Keegan between Jake Bird (C-) just ahead and Craig Yoho (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Jake BirdYankeesC-Josh FlemingBlue JaysC-Justin BruihlCardinalsC-Keegan AkinC-
Graded lower
Craig YohoBrewersRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6/9 | vs SEA | L 5-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sat, 6/6 | @ TOR | L 4-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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