James Karinchak#22

Gwinnett Stripers·BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Pos: Pitcher

B/T: R / R

Born: Sep 22, 1995 (30)

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 215 lbs

Owned: 0.0%

From: Newburgh, NY

Drafted: 2017

James Karinchak

#22

Gwinnett Stripers BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Position: Pitcher

Bats/Throws: R / R

Born: Sep 22, 1995 (30)

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 215 lbs

Owned: 0.02%

From: Newburgh, NY

Drafted: 2017

G	GS	IP	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	SV	K/9	K/BB	FIP
9	0	9.2	0-0	1.86	0.93	8	5	0	7.8	1.60	4.34

Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Aug 3Rotowire

Karinchak has allowed two runs with an 8:5 K:BB over 9.2 frames out of the Atlanta bullpen this season. He'll head back to Gwinnett for now but could get another opportunity later with the big club later in the campaign.

Atlanta recalled Karinchak from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Aug 1Rotowire

Karinchak has given up just two earned runs in 9.2 innings with the big club this season, and he'll now return to Atlanta to take on a middle-relief role. He'll replace Elieser Hernandez, who was designated for assignment.

Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Jul 11Rotowire

Karinchak made one appearance after being promoted to Atlanta on Tuesday, logging a walk and a strikeout in a scoreless inning Thursday against Pittsburgh. He'll now head down to make room in the bullpen for Owen Murphy, who was recalled from Gwinnett in a corresponding move.

Atlanta recalled Karinchak from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Jul 7Rotowire

The right-hander was optioned to Gwinnett on Friday but will quickly rejoin the MLB bullpen since Tyler Kinley was placed on the paternity list. Karinchak pitched well after being promoted from Triple-A in early June, allowing just two earned runs with a 7:4 K:BB across 8.2 innings.

Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Jul 3Rotowire

Karinchak was unscored upon in six straight outings before giving up one run in each of his last two appearances. He's being replaced with a fresh bullpen arm.

2026

Poor

Below Avg

Average

Above Avg

Elite

xERA

2.97

xBA

.158

Fastball Velo

94.3 mph

Avg Exit Velo

88.4 mph

Chase %

23.0%

Whiff %

26.6%

K %

21.6%

BB %

13.5%

Barrel %

8.3%

Hard-Hit %

33.3%

Year by Year

Year	G	GS	W	L	SV	IP	H	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2019CLE	5	0	0	0	0	5.1	3	0	1	8	1.69	0.75
2020CLE	27	0	1	2	1	27.0	14	1	16	53	2.67	1.11
2021CLE	60	0	7	4	11	55.1	35	9	32	78	4.07	1.21
2022CLE	38	0	2	0	3	39.0	22	2	21	62	2.08	1.10
2023CLE	44	0	2	5	0	39.0	24	6	28	52	3.23	1.33
2026ATL	9	0	0	0	0	9.2	4	1	5	8	1.86	0.93
Career	183	0	12	11	15	175.1	102	19	103	261	3.03	1.17
Year	G	GS	W	L	SV	IP	H	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP

Batting Splits

Splits

Season:

vs Batters: Left-Handed

LHP

3.1

OPS

.940

WHIP

1.50

AVG

.250

vs Batters: Right-Handed

RHP

6.1

OPS

.227