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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Rob Kaminsky, 31-year-old left-handed reliever and former 1st-round pick (2013, 28th overall), signed a minor league deal with the Angels. Kaminsky has limited MLB experience (5 games in 2020: 1 ER, 4.2 IP, 3 K). He has bounced through multiple organizations (Cardinals, Guardians, Phillies, Mariners) and independent leagues. Recently pitched for Team Israel in the 2023 and 2026 World Baseball Classics. Currently in Angels system as a no-risk depth option for a struggling bullpen (5.42 ERA).
Strengths
- + Former 1st-round pick with pedigree
- + Consistent groundball pitcher (50-60% GB rate in minors)
- + WBC experience demonstrates international recognition
- + Low-risk minor league deal for Angels
- + Proven ability to limit earned runs (1 ER in 4.2 IP in MLB debut)
- + Extensive professional experience across multiple levels and organizations
Weaknesses
- - Well-below-average velocity (90.1 MPH four-seamer in 2024)
- - Poor strikeout rate - doesn't strike out many hitters
- - Limited MLB success (only 5 career appearances)
- - Injury history limited him in 2017
- - Bounced between organizations frequently
- - Only threw 4 innings across 2 levels in 2025 with Cardinals
- - Career trajectory has declined significantly since initial prospect status
About
Rob Kaminsky is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Chicago Cubs