2-3 in the latest stored sample.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS · KC
Cole Ragans
Starting pitcher | Age 28 | Bats L · Throws L | Inactive roster status
Cole Ragans's 2026 MLB stats, pitching game log, and recent strikeout form for the Kansas City Royals. Through 8 appearances, Cole Ragans carries a 4.84 ERA with 45 strikeouts. He averages 5.6 strikeouts per outing (30 over his last 5), a 11.5 K/9. See last-game strikeouts, strikeouts-per-game pace, splits, and next-game context below.
Over 5.5 strikeouts (standard line — nothing quoted yet)
Cole Ragans by game, in his last 10 games
26.2%calibrated projection
Last 10 rate50%4 of 8 games cleared
Calibrated model26.2%our projection for the standard line
Kalshi mid—no live price yet
Where the outcomes landed
8 games · line at 5.5Innings35.3
ERA4.84
K/911.5
Pitches80
Starts8
Recent-form percentages are not probabilities — the calibrated line is this site’s model projection, and the Kalshi line is what the exchange is paying. No book or exchange has quoted this game yet, so the projection runs against the standard 5.5 line these markets are normally posted at. Research only — not betting advice.
Betting Snapshot
the numbers that shape his prop lines
0straight starts with 6+ K
0consecutive quality starts
▼
walks trending down1.7 BB/start last 3
Prop metricLast 3Last 5Season
Strikeouts per start11.8 K/97.76.05.6
Walks per start1.73.42.9
Earned runs per start1.72.42.4
Innings per startavg IP · bar shows floor–ceiling range4.33.0–6.0
Home runs allowed1.31.41.3
Model lean vs the posted market — research only, not betting advice.
Strikeouts O/UOdds N/A
No line posted · proj 5.85
Walks O/UOdds N/A
No line posted · proj 3.19
Arsenal
Per-pitch-type usage and stuff metrics. Season aggregates beside the last 5 outings — divergence between the two columns is the leading indicator that something has changed (velocity loss, command drift, batters adjusting). xwOBA measures contact quality (lower is better for the pitcher); whiff% and chase% are the swing-and-miss signals.
| Pitch | Usage | Season | Last 5 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiff% | Chase% | Zone% | xwOBA | Whiff% | Chase% | Zone% | xwOBA | ||
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FF
4-Seam Fastball · 358 pitches
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56.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
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CH
Changeup · 105 pitches
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16.4% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
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SL
Slider · 85 pitches
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13.3% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
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KC
Knuckle Curve · 54 pitches
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8.5% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
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FC
Cutter · 36 pitches
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5.6% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
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UN
Unknown · 1 pitches
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0.2% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
Data via Ball Don't Lie. The "Last 5" column aggregates the player's 5 most recent outings.
| Date | Opp | Result | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | GB | FB | P | TBF | DEC | REL | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | ||||||||||||||||
| Wed 5/6 | vs CLE | L 1-3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | - | - | 58 | 13 | - | - | 0.00 |
| Fri 5/1 | @ SEA | W 7-6 | 5.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | - | - | 95 | 23 | - | - | 7.06 |
| MAY | Subtotal | 8.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 36 | - | - | 4.44 | |
| APRIL | ||||||||||||||||
| Sat 4/25 | vs LAA | W 12-1 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | - | - | 99 | 23 | W | - | 1.50 |
| Sun 4/19 | @ NYY | L 0-7 | 4.1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 6 | - | - | 97 | 25 | L | - | 15.37 |
| Tue 4/14 | @ DET | L 1-2 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 93 | 21 | - | - | 0.00 |
| Wed 4/8 | @ CLE | L 2-10 | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 18 | 5 | L | - | 135.00 |
| Thu 4/2 | vs MIN | L 1-5 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | - | - | 89 | 20 | L | - | 0.00 |
| APRIL | Subtotal | 22.3 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 396 | 94 | - | - | 4.44 | |
| MARCH | ||||||||||||||||
| Fri 3/27 | @ ATL | L 0-6 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | - | - | 90 | 21 | L | - | 9.00 |
| MARCH | Subtotal | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 21 | - | - | 9.00 | |
| Season | Totals | 34.4 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 23 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 639 | 151 | - | - | 4.97 | |
BB: Walks allowed
DEC: Decision
ER: Earned runs
ERA: Earned run average for the appearance or subtotal
FB: Fly balls
GB: Ground balls
H: Hits allowed
HR: Home runs allowed
IP: Innings pitched
K: Strikeouts
P: Pitches
R: Runs allowed
REL: Relief outcome: save, hold, or blown save
TBF: Total batters faced
Team scoring environment
This connects the player page back to the team scoring profile, which matters when a player is being evaluated inside a moneyline or total bet.
Recent runs allowed with average margin -3.0.
Average actual total 12.5 vs tracked 8.3.
Use this section together with the game log and trend chart on the page: a hot bat on a team scoring well is different from a hot bat inside a low-scoring team context, and the same idea applies to pitchers on teams playing high-total games.
Strikeout outlook today
Team game, player status, and recent strikeout form, all in one quick read.
| Role | Pitcher | Position | SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Inactive | Team | Kansas City Royals |
| First pitch | - | Season type | Season |
| Bats / Throws | L/L | Age | 28 |
Cole Ragans is inactive right now, so this page leans on status and recent strikeout context instead of a same-day pitching call. When he is active again, compare the team total and opponent environment before trusting any strikeout angle.
Recent strikeout form vs season
The comparison below keeps strikeouts, innings, and run prevention tied back to the season baseline.
WHIP -0.09 vs season across 5 games.
WHIP +0.04 vs season across 8 games.
Recent ERA split +7.75 comparing road to home.
Recent team scoring 4.6 with O/U 4-1 around this player.
| Sample | Games | IP | ERA | WHIP | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 5 | 5 | 24.2 | 4.46 | 1.32 | 30 | 17 |
| Last 10 | 8 | 34.4 | 4.97 | 1.45 | 45 | 23 |
| Season | 8 | 35.1 | 4.84 | 1.42 | 45 | 23 |
Season stats
| Games pitched | 8 | Games started | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins / Losses | 1 / 4 | Saves | 0 |
| Innings pitched | 35.1 | Strikeouts | 45 |
| ERA | 4.84 | WHIP | 1.42 |
Split watchlist
Cole Ragans's home/road splits this season: a 0.60 ERA across 3 home outings and 8.35 over 5 on the road.
This is the fastest way to compare home and road run prevention once both samples exist.
| Split | Games | IP | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 15.0 | 0.60 | 0.87 | 23 |
| Road | 5 | 19.4 | 8.35 | 1.91 | 22 |
Cole Ragans — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common 2026 questions about Cole Ragans, drawn from the stats and schedule on this page.
How many strikeouts per game does Cole Ragans average?
Cole Ragans is averaging 5.63 strikeouts per appearance in 2026 (45 strikeouts over 8 appearances).
What is Cole Ragans's ERA this season?
Cole Ragans has a 4.84 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP in 2026.
How many strikeouts did Cole Ragans have in his last game?
Cole Ragans recorded 4 strikeouts in his most recent appearance on 2026-05-06.
How many strikeouts has Cole Ragans had over his last 5 games?
Cole Ragans has 30 strikeouts over his last 5 outings with a 4.46 ERA in that span.
What is Cole Ragans's strikeout rate (K/9)?
Cole Ragans is striking out 11.5 batters per nine innings in 2026.
How has Cole Ragans pitched at home vs on the road?
Cole Ragans has a 0.60 ERA at home and 8.35 on the road this season.