Cole Ragans Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 4" / 190 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 12/12/1997 (26)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- None
Cole Ragans Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Cole Ragans News
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans took a tough-luck no-decision in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles, but he threw 6 1/3 innings of one-hit ball with seven strikeouts and two walks. Some believed Ragans may have been in for some regression in 2024, but he's passed his first two tests of the season with flying colors and is swiftly settling in as KC's ace. The 26-year-old former first-round pick has allowed a lone run with 16 punchouts over his first 12 1/3 frames of the campaign, which is good for a 1.46 ERA and 0.89 WHIP thus far. Since landing with the Royals last July as part of the Aroldis Chapman deal, Ragans has dazzled with a 2.46 ERA and 105 strikeouts while hurling at least six innings in 11 of his 14 appearances. He'll draw a tough assignment when the Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier come to town for the start of a three-game series next Tuesday.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans delivered a solid opening day performance but ended up taking the loss in a 4-1 defeat against the Minnesota Twins. Ragans allowed just a pair of runs on five hits and three walks while striking out nine over six innings of work. The control was a little iffy in this one, but the 2023 breakout star showed why he was being drafted in the top 100, flashing his brilliant stuff. He should be able to rack up strikeouts, and if he can command his pitches a little bit better he has a chance to be a fantasy ace.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans has been named the team's Opening Day starter. Ragans ascent has been something to behold, as he went from an afterthought with the Rangers to a bonafide stud almost immediately after joining the Royals. Although his spring numbers aren't quite on the level of his second-half numbers from last year, the 26-year-old has still flashed good stuff and shown why he is being selected in the top 100 of most drafts. He may be a risk, but his upside is worthy of where he is being taken.
Batting Order
1 | Garrett Hampson |
2 | Bobby Witt Jr. |
3 | Vinnie Pasquantino |
4 | Salvador Perez |
5 | MJ Melendez |
6 | Nick Loftin |
7 | Adam Frazier |
8 | Hunter Renfroe |
9 | Freddy Fermin |
Cole Ragans Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Garrett Hampson |
2 | Bobby Witt Jr. |
3 | Vinnie Pasquantino |
4 | Salvador Perez |
5 | MJ Melendez |
6 | Nick Loftin |
7 | Adam Frazier |
8 | Hunter Renfroe |
9 | Freddy Fermin |
Cole Ragans had a successful 2023, going 7-5 with a 3.47 ERA and 3.71 xFIP over 96 IP. He made 12 starts and 17 relief outings, a split that can be difficult to evaluate. Luckily, the now 26-year-old was much better as an SP (2.64 ERA, 21.7 K-BB%) than an RP (5.92 ERA, 9.4 K-BB%), so we can trust him to start. Ragans has a five-pitch mix highlighted by an outstanding fastball that posted an 11.9 SwStr% and 54.3 Zone%. Its 2,481 RPM spin rate and 96.6 mph average velocity support the results. He also possesses a wipeout slider (25.8 SwStr%, 42.8 Zone%, 48.4% chase rate) which offers upside if Ragans starts throwing it more often (just 9.6% in 2023). Ragans rounds out his arsenal with a change (18.8 SwStr%, 42.4 Zone%, 34.9% chase), cutter (9.7 SwStr%, 54.6 Zone%), and curve (8.6 SwStr%, 44.2 Zone%, 23.6% chase). Wins could be tough to come by, but Kauffman is a great place to pitch and the Royals ranked fourth in the league last season with 27 Outs Above Average. Ragans offers an intriguing combination of ceiling and floor at his current ADP of 112.75 if you don't need wins.