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Angels' Peyton Olejnik named prospect to watch in Arizona Fall League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Angels' Peyton Olejnik named prospect to watch in Arizona Fall League

Summary

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Peyton Olejnik, standing at 6-foot-11, has been identified as a sleeper prospect for the upcoming Arizona Fall League, beginning October 3. After a season with the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils, Olejnik posted a 4.47 ERA across 106.2 innings, though he averaged 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Despite high walk rates, he demonstrated potential by being named Northwest League's Pitcher of the Month in June. Olejnik is one of eight Angels prospects participating in the league, alongside top prospect Arjun Nimmala.

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By the Numbers

•Olejnik spent the 2026 season with Tri-City Dust Devils in High-A.
•He has struggled with command, posting 8.3 walks per nine innings.
•Olejnik was named Northwest League's Pitcher of the Month in June.
•He begins play with the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League on October 3.
•Olejnik is one of eight Angels prospects in the AFL this fall.

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12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Angels' Prospect Peyton Olejnik Presented "Big" Chance In Arizona Fall League

What they're saying

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Los Angeles Angels' 6-foot-11 pitching prospect Peyton Olejnik was named a sleeper to keep an eye on during the upcoming Arizona Fall League season by MLB.com.
— Yahoo Sports

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