Jordan Romano is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). In February 2017, it was announced that Romano would play for Team Italy at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. In 2022, Romano finished third in the American League with 36 saves, striking out 73 batters in 64 innings with a 2.11 ERA. He was charged with the blown save and loss in the Blue Jays Wild Card Game 2 defeat giving up two runs. On January 13, 2023, Romano signed a one-year, $4.5375 million contract with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration. He was named to his second-consecutive All-Star team on July 9. To that point in the season, he had recorded 25 saves with a 2.96 ERA.
Personal Life
Jordan Romano was born on the 21st of April 1993, in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
| Birth Name | Jordan Robert Romano |
| Nickname | Jordan |
| Date of Birth | 21st of April 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Markham, Ontario, Canada |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Baseball Player |
| Nationality | Canadian |
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| Religion | Christianity |
Education
Romano attended Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy in his home town of Markham, Ontario. He then attended Connors State College. Romano transferred to Oral Roberts University.
Family Details
- Father – Joseph Romano
- Mother – Cynthia Romano
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jordan Romano has dated –
- Sam Hathcoat – Jordan is a married man. Jordan Romano Wife is Sam Hathcoat, who is Business Solutions Representative at JPMorgan Chase & Co. On 9 December 2022, They married and Engaged on 18 February 2021. They engaged after Six Years of dating.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Measurements | N/A |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 13 (US) |
| Dress Size | N/A |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Jordan became known as a Professional pitcher that was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays during the tenth round of the 2014 MLB Draft. He played as a member of the Italian national team at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. On June 12, 2019, Jordan made his major league debut pitching against the Baltimore Orioles. During his major league debut, he struck out Pedro Severino for his first career MLB strikeout.
Jordan Romano Net worth
Jordan Romano has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2024.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jordan Romano
- Romano is a native of Ontario, Canada. He grew up living with his parents, Joseph and Cynthia Romano.
- A standout athlete, he excelled in baseball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Romano was selected in the tenth round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.
- During spring training for the 2015 season, Romano tore his ulnar collateral ligament, and in April he underwent Tommy John surgery.
- On July 24, 2020, Jordan earned his first MLB win. On August 21, 2020, he earned his first MLB save. With the 2020 Toronto Blue Jays, Romano appeared in 15 games, compiling a 2-1 record with 1.23 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 14.2 innings pitched.
- In 2021, Romano became the Blue Jays closer and went 7–1 with a 2.14 ERA in 63 innings, compiling 23 saves.
- In 2022, Jordan finished third in the American League with 36 saves, striking out 73 batters in 64 innings with a 2.11 ERA. He was charged with the blown save and loss in the Blue Jays Wild Card Game 2 defeat giving up two runs.
- On January 13, 2023, Romano signed a one-year, $4.5375 million contract with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration.
