KC · P
Cole Ragans
Age 28 B/T L/L 6′4″, 190 lb USA MLB debut 2022
- Kansas City’s roster as it stands bullpen · 71 IP · 1.1 WAR in the role
- Injured list Ended 2026 on the 60-day IL: Left elbow impingement (since May 8)
- Trade read Available at a price: KC 39% playoff odds; control through 2028.
Keystone Stuff 111 84th pct
2026 fWAR −0.2
Projected 2027 WAR 1.5 at 94 IP · 1.1 in his 2027 role
Pitching · 2026 percentiles
vs. MLB pitchers with 500+ pitches · 638 pitches
35.1 IP4.84 ERA6.18 FIP 42° arm
Arsenal & Pitch Lab
Movement normalized to arm side · Keystone Stuff by pitch
| Pitch | Use | Velo | IVB | HB | Stuff | Loc | Whiff | xRV/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four-seam56% use | 56% | 94.9 | 17.8 | +12.8 | 109 | 89 | 31% | +0.18 |
| Changeup16% use | 16% | 84.2 | 12.2 | +15.5 | 114 | 111 | 40% | −1.18 |
| Slider13% use | 13% | 85.0 | −0.4 | −0.6 | 103 | 71 | 37% | −1.10 |
| Knuckle curve8% use | 8% | 79.3 | −14.0 | −10.6 | 97 | 81 | 13% | −7.40 |
| Cutter6% use | 6% | 89.7 | 7.4 | +1.2 | 93 | 93 | 21% | +1.70 |
No mix change or new pitch clears its bar. The arsenal is efficient for its shapes.
Most similar pitchers
Pitches like Ragans: same hand, shape, slot and mix
| Similarity | Player | Stuff | ’26 WAR | ’27 proj | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Carlos Rodón NYY · ’92 | 109 | 1.8 | 1.5 | Signed $27.8M |
| 50 | Reid Detmers LAA · ’99 | 104 | 4.9 | 2.6 | Arb |
| 46 | Gage Jump ATH · ’03 | 106 | 1.7 | 1.8 | Pre-arb |
| 43 | Tarik Skubal LAD · ’96 | 114 | 5.2 | 4.8 | Free agent |
| 42 | Patrick Sandoval BOS · ’96 | 106 | 1.3 | 1.3 | Free agent |
Same-handed pitchers nearest on fastball velocity and shape, arm angle, extension, pitch mix, secondary shapes, Stuff, whiff rate and workload. 2026 regulars only.
Pitch locations · 2026
Where each pitch finishes, by batter side
Where each pitch finishes, catcher’s view. The bar marks the batter’s side; the box is an average strike zone. Pitches with 40+ thrown to this side.
Contract & projection
Club control (RosterResource) · Keystone projected WAR
2027 1.5 WAR Guaranteed $7.6M
2028 1.4 WAR Arbitration $6.0M*
2029 1.3 WAR Free agent
2030 1.1 WAR Free agent
* projected arbitration or minimum salary. Contract Studio →
Minor leagues
MLB Stats API · public box-score data
| SeasonLevel | Level | Team | Age | G | PA / IP | PA / IP ·Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026AAA | AAA | Omaha Storm Chasers | 28 | 1 | 4.1 IP | 4.1 IP · 2.08 ERA · 17.6% K · 5.9% BB |
| 2025AA | AA | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | 27 | 1 | 3.2 IP | 3.2 IP · 9.82 ERA · 33.3% K · 5.6% BB |
| 2025AAA | AAA | Omaha Storm Chasers | 27 | 2 | 6.2 IP | 6.2 IP · 1.35 ERA · 56.0% K · 8.0% BB |