Relief Pitcher · Houston Astros
Christian Roa
ERA
5.19
FIP
–
IP
8.2
W-L
0-1
WHIP
1.96
K%
14.0
BB%
16.3
GB%
–
K/9
6.2
HR/9
1.0
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2020 (round 2), he was signed by the Houston Astros in free agency in July 2026. He made his MLB debut on September 6, 2025.Facts: MLB StatsAPI (people · transactions)
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Sinker
SI · lead pitch34% of pitches · .453 xwOBA allowed · 22 BIP · where it goes, what it costs
Pitcher Locations
where he throws it · catcher’s view
Rare 0% · Common 10% · Very common 20%+
xwOBA Allowed
damage done by zone · all batters
Cold .200 · Avg .310 · Hot .500+
Expected Damage
locations × damage zones
Low risk · Average · High-risk zone
Sinker (34% usage) has allowed .453 xwOBA over 22 balls in play — his most-used pitch.
Arsenal
usage × whiff, ranked4 pitch types · 277-pitch sample · 2026/2025 blend, weighted 4/3/1
Whiff% Trend
last 8 outings · by pitch · min 5 swings per point
SinkerSliderFour-Seam Fastball
Hand Splits
K% + xwOBA allowed by batter side · 2026/2025 blend, weighted 4/3/1
| Split | K% | xwOBA | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs. LHB | 14.5 | .504 | 30 |
| vs. RHB | 24.6 | – | 25 |
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