Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Hunter Strickland, 37-year-old pitcher, was released by the Angels on May 5, 2026. He had previously been released on March 21 but returned on a minor-league contract. In 10 games with Triple-A Salt Lake, Strickland posted a 13.14 ERA, 2.15 WHIP, and 13:5 K:BB ratio across 12.1 innings. Despite his past success in the majors, his recent performance has been significantly below expectations. He is now a free agent and may seek another minor-league opportunity.
Strengths
- + Past history of big-league success
- + Teams may be willing to take a chance on veteran pitcher
- + Experience and familiarity with professional baseball
Weaknesses
- - Age 37 with declining performance
- - Extremely poor Triple-A performance (13.14 ERA)
- - High WHIP of 2.15 indicating control issues
- - Released twice in short span (March 21 and May 5)
- - Unfavorable strikeout-to-walk ratio (13:5)
- - Significant struggles in recent minor-league stint
About
Hunter Strickland is a rp for the Colorado Rockies.
Player Overview
RP
Colorado Rockies