Josh Winckowski
25-Year-Old
2024 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Winckowski had a nice 2023 season out of Boston's bullpen, posting a 2.88 ERA over 84.1 innings with four wins, three saves and 18 holds across 60 appearances. The 25-year-old added velocity (+2.2 mph) on his sinker that he threw 96.3 mph on average, which ultimately induced more whiffs. He also threw more cutters (+24.5% usage over 2022) and his strikeout rate took a big jump, from 13.9% in 2022 to 22.3% last season. This mark was still below league average, but the right-hander maintained a high ground ball rate (51.2%) despite issuing free passes at an 8.4% clip. Red Sox manager Alex Cora recently suggested Winckowski could get a look in the rotation in 2024, which syncs up with how he was used throughout the minors and his rookie season. However, his numbers are much worse as a starter (5.66 ERA, 1.55 WHIP over 68.1 innings), which could warrant a relief role after all. Read Past Outlooks
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Pitching through bone chip in ankle
Winckowski has revealed that he's been pitching with a bone chip in his right ankle since last season, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
ANALYSIS
By the time Winckowski discovered the issue, he wouldn't have been able to have surgery and be ready in time for Opening Day, so he's putting it off for now. It's possible it could affect his performance, although he's had a decent-enough spring. Winckowski will be used in middle relief for the Red Sox.
By the time Winckowski discovered the issue, he wouldn't have been able to have surgery and be ready in time for Opening Day, so he's putting it off for now. It's possible it could affect his performance, although he's had a decent-enough spring. Winckowski will be used in middle relief for the Red Sox.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-12%
BAA vs LHP
2024
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BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .262 | 59 | 27 | 72 | 7 | |||
Since 2022vs Right | .299 | 67 | 31 | 102 | 12 | |||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2023vs Left | .239 | 38 | 11 | 33 | 1 | |||
2023vs Right | .287 | 44 | 20 | 56 | 8 | |||
2022vs Left | .285 | 21 | 16 | 39 | 6 | |||
2022vs Right | .315 | 23 | 11 | 46 | 4 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-29%
ERA on Road
2024
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ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2022Home | 4.89 | 1.54 | 84.2 | 6.2 | 3.6 | ||||
Since 2022Away | 3.47 | 1.46 | 70.0 | 8.7 | 3.1 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Home | 3.22 | 1.34 | 44.2 | 7.7 | 3.0 | ||||
2023Away | 2.50 | 1.51 | 39.2 | 10.0 | 3.6 | ||||
2022Home | 6.75 | 1.75 | 40.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | ||||
2022Away | 4.75 | 1.38 | 30.1 | 7.1 | 2.4 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Josh Winckowski 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
2.65K/9
8.8BB/9
3.3HR/9
1.0Fastball
96.3 mphERA
2.88WHIP
1.42BABIP
.339GB/FB
2.05Left On Base
80.1%Exit Velocity
82.4 mphBarrels/BBE
3.8%Spin Rate
2112 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
27.2%Swinging Strike
12.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Season not done
Winckowski will travel with Boston as a member of the taxi squad but may not be recalled, reports Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican.
ANALYSIS
Winckowski split his time between Boston and Triple-A Worcester this season, making 14 starts in the majors and 13 appearances in the minors. For Worcester he posted a solid 3.82 ERA and had a 62:18 K:BB with only four homers allowed in 61.1 innings, but that success didn't carry over to the majors as he compiled a 5.75 ERA, 41:26 K:BB and gave up 10 homers in 67.1 innings for Boston. There's no guarantee he'll appear in a game for the Red Sox, but if he does, it will likely be in relief.
Winckowski split his time between Boston and Triple-A Worcester this season, making 14 starts in the majors and 13 appearances in the minors. For Worcester he posted a solid 3.82 ERA and had a 62:18 K:BB with only four homers allowed in 61.1 innings, but that success didn't carry over to the majors as he compiled a 5.75 ERA, 41:26 K:BB and gave up 10 homers in 67.1 innings for Boston. There's no guarantee he'll appear in a game for the Red Sox, but if he does, it will likely be in relief.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Winckowski made his major-league debut last season but failed to impress with a 5.89 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 44:27 K:BB in 70.1 innings. The right-hander had a solid strikeout rate throughout his minor-league career, but that didn't immediately follow him to the big leagues as it was a measly 13.9 percent. However, he had a 51.9 percent groundball rate and a 4.61 xFIP indicates he wasn't helped out much by Boston's defense. Winckowski is likely to see the majors again in 2023, but more highly-touted prospects like Brandon Walter, Chris Murphy and Connor Seabold could have a leg up for any starting opportunities.
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Moving to bullpen
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Sunday that Winckowski will begin the season working out of the bullpen, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
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Runs into trouble
Winckowski allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over 3.2 innings in Thursday's spring game against the Phillies.
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Makes second spring start
Winckowski allowed one run on two hits and struck out two over 2.2 innings in Monday's spring start against the Tigers.
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Makes rotation bid
Winckowski walked one and struck out one over two hitless and scoreless innings in Wednesday's spring start against Washington.
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Working as starter
Winckowski will compete for a rotation spot this spring, Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe reports.
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