Jhoan Duran Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 230 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/8/1998 (25)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- None
Jhoan Duran Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jhoan Duran News
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran (leg) sustained a leg contusion after being hit by a line drive during Sunday's backfield game. According to Twins managers Rocco Baldelli, Duran was "moving around pretty well." The 25-year-old has avoided a significant injury and will likely get a few days off before returning to the mound. He will be used in high-leverage situations and should have some opportunities to rack up saves. Duran picked up a combined 26 saves and holds, along with a 1.86 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and an 89:16 K: BB across 67 2/3 innings in 2022. Duran has an NFBC ADP of 140 and could be a bargain at that price if the Twins utilize him as a traditional closer.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran (hamstring) was able to throw a live batting practice session on Sunday at spring training. Duran had to drop out of the 2023 World Baseball Classic after he suffered a minor hamstring injury last month, but he's back on the mound and looked good on Sunday. The 25-year-old Dominican made his major-league debut in 2022 and didn't look overmatched at all, recording a 1.86 ERA (2.52 FIP), 0.97 WHIP, his first eight career saves, 18 holds and 89 strikeouts in 67 2/3 relief innings for the Twins. At the very least, he'll be attractive in holds leagues, but he could also see more save chances alongside Jorge Lopez in his second MLB season. Barring a setback, Duran should be ready for Opening Day.
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran notched his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Tigers. Duran entered to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a flyout, hit a batter, and then induced a groundball double play to end the game. The 24-year-old rookie has done a very nice job out of the bullpen for the Twins this season, compiling a 2.53 ERA with 31 strikeouts and three walks over 21 1/3 innings pitched. Emilio Pagan is still first on the team in save opportunities, but it appears that Duran is second in the mix and may still be able to earn a considerable amount of saves given how the Twins use their bullpen. He is currently rostered in 42 percent of leagues and is worth a roster spot in at least deeper roto leagues at this time.
Batting Order
| 1 | Byron Buxton |
| 2 | Carlos Correa |
| 3 | Kyle Farmer |
| 4 | Joey Gallo |
| 5 | Christian Vázquez |
| 6 | Michael A. Taylor |
| 7 | Kyle Garlick |
| 8 | Nick Gordon |
| 9 | Willi Castro |
Jhoan Duran Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Byron Buxton |
| 2 | Carlos Correa |
| 3 | Kyle Farmer |
| 4 | Joey Gallo |
| 5 | Christian Vázquez |
| 6 | Michael A. Taylor |
| 7 | Kyle Garlick |
| 8 | Nick Gordon |
| 9 | Willi Castro |
Minnesota Twins reliever Jhoan Duran made his major league debut this year and didn't disappoint. He posted a microscopic 1.86 ERA with a 33.5% strikeout rate and 0.98 WHIP while saving eight games. Duran had three offerings; four-seamer, curveball, and splitter. The righty's fastball had the highest average velocity in baseball, 100.8 MPH, while his curve and splitter got whiffs at a 49.7% and 34% rate, respectively. These led to a 94th-percentile whiff rate and 98th-percentile chase rate. Even with the high-powered pitching, Duran barely walked anyone, issuing free passes just 6% of the time. Along with a 61% ground ball rate and .187 xBA in 2022, he clearly has the potential to continue being a big plus in the WHIP category. Duran's ERA will rise naturally, but he posted a 0.80 HR/9 with a 17.6% HR/FB and 90th-percentile barrel rate, implying his long-ball numbers will probably be even better in 2023. The 24-year-old might not be the closer to start the season for the Twins. However, current closer Jore Lopez, who produced a 4.37 ERA with just four saves after a trade to Minneapolis last year, might be forced out if he struggles again. Even if Duran saves just 11 games, like Steamer projects, he'll offer fantasy managers a ton of value in the three other departments. His ADP of 120 is a steal considering his '22 numbers and ceiling for next season.
