Jordan Romano Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 225 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/21/1993 (27)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- Oral Roberts
Jordan Romano Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jordan Romano News
The Toronto Blue Jays won't officially name a closer but pitcher Jordan Romano is expected to pitch in a lot of high-leverage situations in 2021. Veteran free-agent acquisition Kirby Yates was originally named as the Jays' closer but he will miss the full season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Romano allowed just one run this spring in 5.2 innings and posted a K-BB of 13-2. Last season in the majors, he recorded two saves and five holds in 15 games. Romano had a healthy K-BB of 21-5 in 14.2 innings. He also dealt with a finger injury that has fully healed. Along with the Canadian pitcher, Rafael Dolis, Ryan Borucki, and Tyler Chatwood could see high-leverage innings.
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Jordan Romano (finger) had a breakout 2020 regular season, but even as he was ready to be activated off of the injured list, general manager Ross Atkins determined that Romano needed more work before joining the playoff roster. Romano allowed two earned runs in 14 IP, striking out 21 batters in that span, which moved him into the closers gig. He may not reclaim that job during the postseason, but hell likely play a role if the Blue Jays advance to the ALDS, as he is slated to face live hitting away from the club.
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano (finger) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Tuesday afternoon, and if all goes well, he may be back with the team for their final series of the season. Romano has not appeared in a game since August 29 due to a strain in a finger on his throwing hand. The 27-year-old was closing before going down, but it is unlikely he will return to that role in such short order. Either way, he is a name to watch for in the 2021 season, as he looks like a potential gem in the Blue Jays' bullpen.
Jordan Romano Stats
Last 10 Games
Across a whopping 30 big league innings, Romano has certainly been Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde as the first 15 in 2019 were awful, and 2020 was fantastic. During last season's breakout, Romano boasted a 2.40 xFIP and flashed a rare groundball (58.1 GB%), soft-contact (25.8 Hard%), high-whiff ability (36.8 K%). In his forgetful 2019 campaign, Romano threw his fastball and slider at a 60%/40% split. In 2020 that split flipped to 40/60, and evidently it was beneficial - along with a 2 MPH uptick in velocity. The stuff was electric, and gave opposing batter fits. His O-Contact% dropped 23 points from 2019, with his overall Contact% dropping 15. He gave up the eighth-lowest contact among all relievers. Pretty impressive for a guy that also owns a 58.1 GB%. After not allowing an earned run in his first nine innings of 2020, his stellar campaign was cut even shorter due to a middle finger injury that cost him all of September. Prior to the injury he had converted two of three save opportunities. Regardless of who sees the majority of save ops for the Blue Jays in 2021 (Romanon, Rafael Dolis, Free Agent), I believe Romano will get enough to warrant his current 219 NFBC ADP due to the upside and strikeout totals.