Joey Oakie

Joey Oakie's 2026 season

Joey Oakie made 15 starts in the Cleveland Guardians system in 2026, between Single-A Hill City and High-A Lake County. The right-hander threw 49⅓ innings with a 7.30 ERA, striking out 60 (25.0 percent of batters) and walking 44 (18.3 percent).

Oakie opened with Hill City and posted a 6.75 ERA in 45⅓ innings before his promotion to High-A Lake County on August 27. He reached High-A at 20, nearly three years younger than the average Midwest League pitcher, and posted a 13.50 ERA in 4 innings there.