Jordan Romano
Born: 4/21/1993 in Markham, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 2019-06-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Jordan Robert Romano
Biography
Jordan Romano, born in 1993, is a professional baseball pitcher who currently plays in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays. Since making his debut on June 12, 2019, Romano has established himself as a key figure in the Blue Jays' bullpen, showcasing his exceptional skills as a closer. With a career record of 20-17 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.9, he has become a reliable asset for his team. Romano's ability to generate strikeouts is notable, with 285 strikeouts to his name, and he has successfully converted 105 saves, marking him as one of the prominent closers in the league.
Romano's contributions have not gone unnoticed, as he has earned two All-Star selections during his career, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers in baseball. His playing style is characterized by a powerful fastball and effective breaking pitches, which allow him to dominate hitters in high-pressure situations. As an active player in the modern era of baseball, Romano continues to leave his mark on the game, embodying the competitive spirit and excellence expected at the highest levels of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 17 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 229.7 | 174 | 74 | 27 | 88 | 285 | 2.90 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 7.63 | -732.4 |
| 2020 | TOR | AL | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14.7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 1.23 | 489.1 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 7 | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 63.0 | 41 | 15 | 25 | 85 | 2.14 | 1773.1 |
| 2022 | TOR | AL | 5 | 4 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 64.0 | 44 | 15 | 21 | 73 | 2.11 | 1868.7 |
| 2023 | TOR | AL | 5 | 7 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 59.0 | 48 | 19 | 24 | 72 | 2.90 | 1303.7 |
| 2024 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13.7 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 6.59 | -715.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | TOR | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | TOR | AL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | TOR | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | TOR | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALWC2 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALWC2 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALWC2 | TOR | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2022 | ALWC2 | TOR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 231 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TOR | P | 17 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | TOR | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TOR | P | 62 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | TOR | P | 63 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | TOR | P | 59 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TOR | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 231 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Reliever of the Month | April |
| 2022 | Reliever of the Month | July |