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Scouting Report
Updated May 18, 2026
Jake Burger is experiencing a significant slump in 2026, slashing .208/.242/.362 with a .604 OPS across 38 games. After spending the weekend on the bench to reset, he showed signs of recovery with a go-ahead home run and game-tying single in a 6-5 walk-off win against Arizona. However, his struggles have been pronounced, with a .130 average and .366 OPS over his last 18 games. He is hitless in his last 16 at-bats with runners in scoring position. Manager Skip Schumaker believes Burger is close to breaking out, noting his work ethic remains strong. The 30-year-old has not recaptured the form from 2023 when he posted a .827 OPS with 34 home runs. His all-or-nothing approach has been particularly problematic during this stretch.
Strengths
- + Power tool remains present with 6 home runs in 38 games
- + Recent clutch performance with go-ahead homer and game-tying single vs Arizona
- + Manager Skip Schumaker expresses confidence in his ability to break out
- + Strong work ethic and swing mechanics being refined during bench time
- + History of getting extremely hot once he breaks out of slumps
- + Demonstrated clutch gene in recent walk-off win
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Jake Burger is a first baseman for the Texas Rangers.
Player Overview
1B
Texas Rangers
Recent News
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May 18, 2026
Jake Burger went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, four RBI, and two runs scored as the Rangers shut out the Astros 8-0 on Sunday.
May 17, 2026
Jake Burger: Homers in four-RBI effort
May 14, 2026
Jake Burger went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and four RBI on Wednesday, propelling the Rangers to a 6-5 comeback win over the Diamondbacks.
May 13, 2026
Ryne Nelson recorded a season-high eight strikeouts and allowed three runs over seven innings on Wednesday in a no-decision against the Rangers.
May 13, 2026