MIN @ LAAFinal 5-6, Sep 19, 2026
IP 1.0, H 0, R 0, ER 0, BB 0, K 0, HR 0, PC-ST 6-4, ERA 4.11, PC 6
Betting: LAA moneyline won, run line -1.5 did not cover
BaseballMLBLos Angeles AngelsRelief pitcher
Ben Joyce
Stats, career and game logBen Joyce is a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels and wears number 44.
64 MLB games62 strikeouts
Updated
About Ben Joyce
Ben Joyce was born on September 17, 2000, in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. The right-handed pitcher and batter made his MLB debut on May 29, 2023, with the Los Angeles Angels. In the 2024 regular season, Joyce made 1 start for the Angels with a 2.08 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 34.2 innings. Through the 2025 season, Joyce had a 3.12 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 49.0 innings over 48 games.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 8, 2026Season by season64
Every season, every MLB appearance of his career, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | Starts | IP | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAA | 16 | 0 | 15.1 | 18 | 9 | 4.11 | 1.11 |
| 2025 | LAA | 5 | 0 | 4.1 | 1 | 1 | 6.23 | 1.38 |
| 2024 | LAA | 31 | 1 | 34.2 | 33 | 14 | 2.08 | 1.15 |
| 2023 | LAA | 12 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 9 | 5.40 | 1.80 |
| Career | 64 | 1 | 64.1 | 62 | 33 | 3.36 | 1.26 |
How he is doing now
2026 pitching4.11 ERA15.1 innings, 18 strikeouts, 1.11 WHIP
Angels62-1002026 regular season
Last game1.0 IP, 0 K, 0 ERSep 19 vs Twins
Injury status
No active flag. Latest report 15-Day-IL (48d ago), no longer on the injury report.
Game log, 2026
MIN @ LAAFinal 4-5, Sep 17, 2026
IP 1.0, H 2, R 2, ER 2, BB 0, K 3, HR 1, PC-ST 21-13, ERA 4.40, PC 21
Betting: LAA moneyline won, run line +1.5 covered
SEA @ LAAFinal 4-6, Sep 14, 2026
IP 1.0, H 0, R 0, ER 0, BB 2, K 0, HR 0, PC-ST 20-9, ERA 3.38, PC 20
Betting: LAA moneyline won, run line +1.5 covered
LAA @ WSHFinal 5-6, Sep 12, 2026
IP 1.0, H 1, R 1, ER 1, BB 1, K 1, HR 0, PC-ST 23-13, ERA 3.65, PC 23
Betting: LAA moneyline lost, run line +1.5 covered
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LAA @ BOSFinal 6-4, Sep 9, 2026
IP 1.0, H 1, R 1, ER 1, BB 1, K 1, HR 0, PC-ST 22-13, ERA 3.18, PC 22
Betting: LAA moneyline won, run line +1.5 covered
LAA @ BOSFinal 2-5, Sep 7, 2026
IP 1.0, H 1, R 0, ER 0, BB 0, K 0, HR 0, PC-ST 18-12, ERA 2.61, PC 18
Betting: LAA moneyline lost, run line +1.5 did not cover
NYY @ LAAFinal 6-3, Sep 2, 2026
IP 1.0, H 0, R 0, ER 0, BB 0, K 1, HR 0, PC-ST 13-9, ERA 2.89, PC 13
Betting: LAA moneyline lost, run line +1.5 did not cover
PHI @ LAAFinal 5-3, Aug 28, 2026
IP 0.2, H 0, R 3, ER 3, BB 2, K 0, HR 0, PC-ST 26-11, ERA 3.24, PC 26
Betting: LAA moneyline lost, run line +1.5 did not cover
CLE @ LAAFinal 8-6, Aug 25, 2026
IP 1.0, H 0, R 0, ER 0, BB 1, K 3, HR 0, PC-ST 17-9, ERA 0.00, PC 17
Betting: LAA moneyline lost, run line +1.5 did not cover
LAA @ TEXFinal 1-2, Aug 21, 2026
IP 0.2, H 2, R 2, ER 1, BB 1, K 1, HR 0, PC-ST 11-9, ERA 1.35, PC 11
Betting: LAA moneyline lost, run line +1.5 covered
Box score lines from ESPN.
Betting: his team's result at the closing moneyline and run line most of our sportsbooks closed at (3 books or more).
Career
3years2023 to 2026
- 2023MLB debutLos Angeles Angels
- 2024Best start2.0 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, vs Giants
- 2024Best season34.2 IP, 33 K, 2.08 ERA in 31 games
- Sep 19, 2026Latest game1.0 IP, 0 K, 0 ER vs Twins
Regular season
64 games
64.1 IP, 62 K, 3.36 ERA
MLB debut
2023 seasonLos Angeles Angels
Latest game
Sep 19, 2026: 1.0 IP, 0 K, 0 ERAngels 6, Twins 5
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Seattle Mariners8 games
7-1his teams
His line: 6.1 IP, 8 K, 0.00 ERA
Last met Sep 14, 2026
Athletics6 games
4-2his teams
His line: 6.1 IP, 5 K, 0.00 ERA
Last met Jul 28, 2024
Texas Rangers5 games
1-4his teams
His line: 5.2 IP, 4 K, 0.00 ERA
Last met Aug 21, 2026
Houston Astros4 games
1-3his teams
His line: 3.1 IP, 5 K, 10.80 ERA
Last met Aug 18, 2026
Chicago White Sox3 games
3-0his teams
His line: 2.2 IP, 2 K, 0.00 ERA
Last met Mar 30, 2025
Cleveland Guardians3 games
2-1his teams
His line: 3.1 IP, 4 K, 0.00 ERA
Last met Aug 25, 2026
Injury history
ESPN's injury reports, newest first.
- Sep 24, 202615-Day-IL Shoulder
The Angels placed Joyce on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Sept. 21, due to right shoulder impingement.
ESPN / LAA
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: the SABR Lahman Baseball Database for the seasons through 2025, MLB's own box scores, its transactions and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Nov 9, 2026, 7:21 AM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.