Jordan Romano

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Colorado Rockies · Pitcher

Age 336' 5" · 210 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 33 years old, Romano operates as a back-end relief option for the Isotopes after a decline from his All-Star form in 2022-2023. Early 2026 results are concerning, with an inflated 10.13 ERA and 2.13 WHIP through limited innings, though he does carry modest save opportunities that could provide value if health stabilizes. His strikeout rate remains respectable relative to his innings pitched, but the dramatic ERA regression from his peak years and current struggles suggest he's best viewed as a deep league flyer rather than a reliable fantasy contributor. Fantasy managers should monitor his performance closely before investing significant draft capital, as his role appears diminished and his effectiveness has deteriorated considerably from his 2022-2023 All-Star seasons.

News Updates

Jordan Romano earns save in Rockies victory
Colorado Rockies closer Jordan Romano secured the save in a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 7, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless inning. Romano continues his role as a key member of the Rockies bullpen with reliable closing duties.
Jul 8, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	Toronto Blue Jays	17	0	2	0	7.63	1.70	21	15.1	9
2020	Toronto Blue Jays	15	2	1	2	1.23	0.89	21	14.2	5
2021	Toronto Blue Jays	62	7	1	23	2.14	1.05	85	63.0	25
2022	Toronto Blue Jays	63	5	4	36	2.11	1.02	73	64.0	21
2023	Toronto Blue Jays	59	5	7	36	2.90	1.22	72	59.0	24
2024	Toronto Blue Jays	15	1	2	8	6.59	1.46	13	13.2	4
2025	Philadelphia Phillies	49	2	4	8	8.23	1.45	47	42.2	17
2026	2 teams▼	19	0	2	9	5.74	1.72	22	15.2	10
Career	Totals	299	22	23	122	3.84	1.22	354	288	115

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2014	2 teams▼	13	0	1	1	0	1.93	1.21	34	28.0	13
2016	Lansing Lugnuts	15	14	3	2	0	2.11	1.05	72	72.2	27
2017	Dunedin Blue Jays	28	26	7	5	0	3.39	1.41	138	138.0	54
2018	2 teams▼	26	26	12	8	0	4.11	1.20	128	142.1	45
2019	2 teams▼	25	3	2	2	5	5.59	1.32	53	38.2	14
2023	Buffalo Bisons	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	2.00	0	1.0	0
2024	Buffalo Bisons	2	0	0	0	0	0.00	5.00	1	1.0	4
2026	2 teams▼	10	0	1	1	1	3.72	0.62	10	9.2	1
Career	Totals	120	69	26	19	6	3.51	1.25	436	431.1	158

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.3 mph

Avg Spin2215 rpm

Whiff %29.3%

K %29.3%

BB %13.3%

Hard Hit %38.1%

Barrel %4.8%

xERA3.93

xBA Against0.231

xSLG Against0.330

BA Against0.270

SLG Against0.381

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2019

Toronto Blue Jays

7.63

1.70

15.1

2020

Toronto Blue Jays

1.23

0.89

14.2

2021

Toronto Blue Jays

2.14

1.05

63.0

2022

Toronto Blue Jays

2.11

1.02

64.0

2023

Toronto Blue Jays

2.90

1.22

59.0

2024

Toronto Blue Jays

6.59

1.46

13.2

2025

Philadelphia Phillies

8.23

1.45

42.2

2026

2 teams▼

5.74

1.72

15.2

Career

Totals

299

122

3.84

1.22

354

288

115

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

2 teams▼

1.93

1.21

28.0

2016

Lansing Lugnuts

2.11

1.05

72.2

2017

Dunedin Blue Jays

3.39

1.41

138

138.0

2018

2 teams▼

4.11

1.20

128

142.1

2019

2 teams▼

5.59

1.32

38.2

2023

Buffalo Bisons

0.00

2.00

1.0

2024

Buffalo Bisons

0.00

5.00

1.0

2026

2 teams▼

3.72

0.62

9.2

Career

Totals

120

3.51

1.25

436

431.1

158