Colton Gordon

Starting Pitcher | Age 26 | Left/Left | Inactive roster status

Colton Gordon's 2026 MLB stats, pitching game log, and recent strikeout form for the Houston Astros. Through 4 appearances, Colton Gordon carries a 11.57 ERA with 11 strikeouts. He averages 2.8 strikeouts per outing (11 over his last 4), a 10.6 K/9. See last-game strikeouts, strikeouts-per-game pace, splits, and next-game context below.

AL West standings

Over 5.5 strikeouts (standard line — nothing quoted yet)

Colton Gordon by game, in his last 10 games

53.1%calibrated projection
Outcomes
L5L10
One bar per game, most recent first
Last 10 rate0%0 of 4 games cleared
Calibrated model53.1%our projection for the standard line
Kalshi mid—no live price yet
0155
4/24vs NYY4/21@ CLE4/18vs STL4/14vs COL

Where the outcomes landed

4 games · line at 5.5
101102030425+
Innings9.3
ERA11.57
K/910.6
Pitches51
Starts4

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

Through Apr 24, 2026
0straight starts with 6+ K
0consecutive quality starts
▲
walks trending up1.0 BB/start last 3
Prop metricLast 3Last 5Season
Strikeouts per start11.8 K/92.02.82.8
Walks per start1.00.80.8
Earned runs per start2.73.03.0
Innings per startavg IP · bar shows floor–ceiling range2.11.0–3.2
Home runs allowed1.31.51.5

Model lean vs the posted market — research only, not betting advice.

Strikeouts O/UOdds N/A
No line posted · proj 2.75
Walks O/UOdds N/A
No line posted · proj 0.75

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
FF
4-Seam Fastball · 73 pitches
36.1% - - 0.0% - - - - -
ST
Sweeper · 60 pitches
29.7% - - 0.0% - - - - -
SI
Sinker · 27 pitches
13.4% - - 0.0% - - - - -
CH
Changeup · 25 pitches
12.4% - - 0.0% - - - - -
SL
Slider · 11 pitches
5.5% - - 0.0% - - - - -
CU
Curveball · 6 pitches
3.0% - - 0.0% - - - - -

Data via Ball Don't Lie. The "Last 5" column aggregates the player's 5 most recent outings.

Game log

full season · 4 games

Date Opp Result IP H R ER HR BB K GB FB P TBF DEC REL ERA
APRIL
Fri 4/24 vs NYY L 4-12 2.0 7 5 5 2 2 0 - - 53 14 - - 22.50
Tue 4/21 @ CLE L 5-8 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 - - 17 5 - - 0.00
Sat 4/18 vs STL L 5-7 2.2 4 3 3 2 1 5 - - 64 12 - - 12.27
Tue 4/14 vs COL W 7-6 3.2 8 4 4 2 0 5 - - 68 19 - - 11.25
APRIL Subtotal 8.4 21 12 12 6 3 11 0 0 202 50 - - 12.86
Season Totals 8.4 21 12 12 6 3 11 0 0 202 50 - - 12.86
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.

Team recent scoring 7.8

3-2 in the latest stored sample.

Current runs allowed 3.8

Recent runs allowed with average margin +4.0.

Totals context 4-1

Average actual total 9.6 vs tracked 8.9.

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 Starting Pitcher
Status Inactive Team Houston Astros (HOU)
First pitch - Season type Season
Bats / Throws Left/Left Age 26

Colton Gordon 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.

Last 5 vs season ERA +1.29

WHIP +0.29 vs season across 4 games.

Last 10 vs season ERA +1.29

WHIP +0.29 vs season across 4 games.

Home/road lean Better on road

Recent ERA split -14.59 comparing road to home.

Team environment Team total 9.6

Recent team scoring 7.8 with O/U 4-1 around this player.

Sample Games IPERAWHIPKBB
Last 5 4 8.4 12.86 2.86 11 3
Last 10 4 8.4 12.86 2.86 11 3
Season 4 9.1 11.57 2.57 11 3

Season stats

Games pitched4Games started1
Wins / Losses0 / 0Saves0
Innings pitched9.1Strikeouts11
ERA11.57WHIP2.57

Split watchlist

Colton Gordon's home/road splits this season: a 14.59 ERA across 3 home outings and 0.00 over 1 on the road.

This is the fastest way to compare home and road run prevention once both samples exist.

Split Games IPERAWHIPK
Home 3 7.4 14.59 2.97 10
Road 1 1.0 0.00 2.00 1

Colton Gordon — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common 2026 questions about Colton Gordon, drawn from the stats and schedule on this page.

How many strikeouts per game does Colton Gordon average?

Colton Gordon is averaging 2.75 strikeouts per appearance in 2026 (11 strikeouts over 4 appearances).

What is Colton Gordon's ERA this season?

Colton Gordon has a 11.57 ERA and a 2.57 WHIP in 2026.

How many strikeouts did Colton Gordon have in his last game?

Colton Gordon recorded 0 strikeouts in his most recent appearance on 2026-04-24.

How many strikeouts has Colton Gordon had over his last 5 games?

Colton Gordon has 11 strikeouts over his last 4 outings with a 12.86 ERA in that span.

What is Colton Gordon's strikeout rate (K/9)?

Colton Gordon is striking out 10.6 batters per nine innings in 2026.

How has Colton Gordon pitched at home vs on the road?

Colton Gordon has a 14.59 ERA at home and 0.00 on the road this season.