Christian Roa
P
Houston Astros
+0.1
WAR
Age 27
RHP
6'4" / 220 lbs
MLB
peak 0.1 · 2026
ERA4.86
FIP4.86
xFIP7.29
SIERA5.94
K%22.7%
BB%12.2%
K-BB%10.5%
IP63
trajectory · 10 yrs
0.1peak
2026
STUF5050
CTRL4545
CMD5050
K†5555
SL+0.7 (35%)
SI (32%)
CH-1.6 (8%)
FB-3.3 (57%)
Career (MLE) + Projections
Park-neutral MLB-equivalent. MiLB translated via MLE factors. FIP-based WAR vs replacement FIP=5.3 (SP) / 4.95 (RP, <80 IP). FIP+ = runs above league-avg FIP · REP = replacement-level bonus.
| Year | Age | Lvl | Team | G | GS | IP | BF | K | BB | HR | K% | BB% | HR% | ERA | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | A+ | Dayton Dragons | 15 | 13 | 59 | 249 | 67 | 26 | 6 | 19.6% | 12.4% | 3.5% | 3.53 | 4.94 | +0.0 |
| 2022 | 23 | AA | Chattanooga Lookouts | 20 | 20 | 91 | 392 | 102 | 55 | 6 | 20.2% | 16.0% | 1.8% | 3.56 | 4.42 | +0.8 |
| 2023 | 24 | AAA | Louisville Bats | 28 | 25 | 120 | 548 | 170 | 91 | 19 | 26.2% | 17.8% | 3.8% | 5.16 | 5.25 | +0.1 |
| 2024 | 25 | AAA | Louisville Bats | 23 | 4 | 49 | 222 | 47 | 30 | 9 | 18.6% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 5.55 | 5.49 | -0.3 |
| 2025 | 26 | MLB | Miami Marlins | 52 | 0 | 63 | 257 | 67 | 31 | 6 | 23.0% | 12.0% | 3.0% | 2.70 | 4.35 | +0.5 |
| ▸ 2026 Season | ||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 27 | MLB | Houston Astros | 8 | 0 | 10 | 47 | 6 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 4.66 | — | — |
| ROS | 27 | MLB | HOU | 54 | — | 54 | 229 | 52 | 28 | 7 | 22.7% | 12.4% | 3.2% | 4.89 | 4.89 | +0.0 |
| 2026 Total | 27 | MLB | HOU | — | — | 64 | 276 | 58 | 36 | 8 | 21.0% | 13.2% | 3.0% | 4.85 | 4.15 | +0.6 |
| ▸ 2027+ Projections — Marcel base + age-bracket aging | ||||||||||||||||
| 2027 | 28 | MLB | HOU | 11 | 11 | 62 | 261 | 56 | 33 | 8 | 21.3% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 4.98 | 4.99 | -0.0 |
| 2028 | 29 | MLB | HOU | 11 | 11 | 60 | 255 | 55 | 32 | 8 | 21.4% | 12.4% | 3.2% | 4.96 | 4.99 | -0.0 |
| 2029 | 30 | MLB | HOU | 59 | — | 59 | 248 | 53 | 30 | 8 | 21.3% | 12.3% | 3.2% | 4.98 | 5.02 | -0.0 |
| 2030 | 31 | MLB | HOU | 57 | — | 57 | 239 | 50 | 30 | 8 | 21.1% | 12.3% | 3.3% | 5.03 | 5.07 | -0.1 |
| 2031 | 32 | MLB | HOU | 54 | — | 54 | 229 | 48 | 29 | 8 | 20.8% | 12.5% | 3.4% | 5.11 | 5.16 | -0.1 |
| 2032 | 33 | MLB | HOU | 52 | — | 52 | 219 | 45 | 28 | 8 | 20.5% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 5.20 | 5.26 | -0.2 |
| 2033 | 34 | MLB | HOU | 49 | — | 49 | 208 | 42 | 27 | 7 | 20.2% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 5.30 | 5.37 | -0.2 |
| 2034 | 35 | MLB | HOU | 46 | — | 46 | 196 | 39 | 26 | 7 | 19.8% | 13.1% | 3.7% | 5.41 | 5.49 | -0.3 |
| 2035 | 36 | MLB | HOU | 44 | — | 44 | 184 | 36 | 25 | 7 | 19.3% | 13.4% | 3.8% | 5.54 | 5.62 | -0.3 |
| ▸ Career (all levels · actual + projected) | ||||||||||||||||
| Career | — | 146 | 62 | 392 | 1715 | 378 | 262 | 54 | 22.0% | 15.3% | 3.2% | 4.18 | 4.91 | +1.7 | ||
| / 200 IP | — | 75 | 32 | 200 | 876 | 193 | 134 | 28 | 22.0% | 15.3% | 3.2% | 4.18 | 4.91 | +0.9 | ||
Career Path Comps
What happened to similar pitchers from this age · Y-axis: ERA+ (100 = league avg, 150 = elite, 80 = below) · Bands: P10–P90 outer, P25–P75 inner · Gold: OGILVIE projection
| Profile at Match Age | Next 3 Yrs | Career | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comp | Age | Role | FIP | K% | BB% | HR/BF | BABIP | FIP | K% | K-BB% | IP | ΔFIP | Low FIP | IP | Match |
| Christian Roa (OGILVIE) | — | — | 4.89 | 22.7% | 12.4% | 3.2% | — | 5.00 | 21.3% | 8.9% | 181 | +0.11 | — | — | — |
| David Holman R 2026 · 5.48 FIP | 27 | SU | 5.48 | 15.6% | 12.7% | 3.8% | .324 | 5.48 | 9.6% | 0.5% | 107 | -0.00 | 5.37 | 129 | 82 |
| Derek Eitel R 2026 · 4.34 FIP | 27 | SU | 4.34 | 18.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | .338 | 4.29 | 19.7% | 5.0% | 113 | -0.05 | 4.00 | 138 | 81 |
| Luis Mateo R 2026 · 4.58 FIP | 27 | SW | 4.58 | 17.6% | 11.2% | 2.8% | .309 | 5.45 | 8.6% | -4.8% | 43 | +0.87 | 3.47 | 160 | 80 |
| Joe Colón J R 2026 · 4.30 FIP | 27 | SU | 4.30 | 20.4% | 12.1% | 2.5% | .315 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.24 | 113 | 80 |
| Ryan Cook R 2027 · 4.78 FIP | 28 | SW | 4.78 | 16.5% | 9.9% | 3.3% | .297 | 3.85 | 25.1% | 14.3% | 50 | -0.93 | 3.85 | 102 | 79 |
| Tanner Scheppers R 2027 · 4.38 FIP | 28 | SW | 4.38 | 17.7% | 11.2% | 2.5% | .263 | 4.82 | 15.7% | 9.0% | 48 | +0.44 | 4.38 | 101 | 79 |
| Arcenio Leon R 2027 · 4.85 FIP | 28 | SU | 4.85 | 17.9% | 12.5% | 3.1% | .450 | 3.38 | 18.0% | 9.1% | 85 | -1.47 | 3.01 | 115 | 79 |
| Spencer Bivens R 2027 · 4.85 FIP | 28 | SU | 4.85 | 19.8% | 13.5% | 3.1% | .265 | 3.87 | 18.2% | 10.2% | 272 | -0.98 | 3.45 | 315 | 79 |
| Wirfin Obispo R 2029 · 4.83 FIP | 30 | SU | 4.83 | 18.6% | 12.2% | 3.2% | .292 | 1.31 | 28.6% | 24.5% | 126 | -3.52 | 1.30 | 218 | 79 |
| Grant Black R 2026 · 4.46 FIP | 27 | SW | 4.46 | 19.0% | 13.9% | 2.2% | .327 | 5.46 | 15.2% | 3.1% | 156 | +1.00 | 4.46 | 215 | 79 |
| Armando Rivero R 2026 · 4.26 FIP | 27 | SW | 4.26 | 18.7% | 13.5% | 1.9% | .256 | 2.69 | 32.9% | 19.8% | 68 | -1.57 | 2.69 | 125 | 78 |
| Cole McDonald R 2026 · 5.16 FIP | 27 | SU | 5.16 | 21.1% | 13.8% | 3.8% | .281 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.84 | 153 | 78 |
| Michael Blazek R 2026 · 4.97 FIP | 27 | SU | 4.97 | 17.9% | 11.9% | 3.4% | .336 | 4.43 | 17.5% | 8.0% | 124 | -0.54 | 3.06 | 221 | 78 |
| Nelson Gonzalez R 2026 · 4.97 FIP | 27 | SU | 4.97 | 15.3% | 13.7% | 2.6% | .239 | 5.77 | 17.4% | 6.7% | 96 | +0.80 | 3.40 | 258 | 77 |
| Julian Arballo R 2026 · 5.14 FIP | 27 | SW | 5.14 | 15.1% | 13.8% | 2.9% | .335 | 4.48 | 12.6% | 0.6% | 116 | -0.66 | 4.42 | 214 | 77 |
| Javy Guerra R 2029 · 4.30 FIP | 30 | SW | 4.30 | 21.3% | 13.9% | 2.3% | .303 | 3.87 | 19.5% | 13.0% | 193 | -0.43 | 3.01 | 260 | 77 |
| Adrian Garza R 2026 · 5.48 FIP | 27 | SU | 5.48 | 14.9% | 10.5% | 4.2% | .360 | 4.17 | 13.1% | 6.5% | 84 | -1.31 | 3.95 | 229 | 77 |
| Ryan Conroy R 2024 · 4.76 FIP | 25 | SW | 4.76 | 19.3% | 12.6% | 3.1% | .361 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.04 | 106 | 76 |
| Michael Mariot R 2026 · 5.09 FIP | 27 | SW | 5.09 | 20.3% | 12.3% | 3.9% | .191 | 4.26 | 21.6% | 12.6% | 131 | -0.83 | 2.39 | 676 | 76 |
| Ronald Peña R 2026 · 4.57 FIP | 27 | SU | 4.57 | 20.5% | 12.6% | 2.9% | .355 | 4.49 | 16.5% | 6.1% | 39 | -0.08 | 3.70 | 187 | 76 |
Contract
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