Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Landen Roupp, 27-year-old right-hander for the San Francisco Giants, has had a strong start to the 2026 season. Through 9 starts, he holds a 5-4 record with a 3.49 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across 49 innings. He has demonstrated elite strikeout stuff, recording at least 6 strikeouts in 8 of 9 outings and ranking tied for 12th in MLB with 58 strikeouts. His underlying metrics (2.51 FIP, expected ERA of 2.55, xwOBA of .255) suggest his performance is sustainable. Roupp ranks in the 98th percentile in hard-hit rate and 86th percentile in strikeout rate. Recent performances include 7 strikeouts in 5.1 innings against the Dodgers (loss) and 8 strikeouts in 4+ innings against the Pirates (loss). Despite taking losses, his individual performance metrics remain strong.
Strengths
- + Elite strikeout stuff with 10.5+ K/9 ratio
- + Consistent performance with 6+ strikeouts in 8 of 9 starts
- + Strong underlying metrics (2.51 FIP, 2.55 expected ERA)
- + 98th percentile hard-hit rate
- + 86th percentile strikeout rate
- + Sustainable performance indicators
- + Popular waiver-wire pickup with strong third-year trajectory
- + Reliable option in Giants rotation
- + Tied for 12th in MLB with 58 strikeouts
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Landen Roupp is a sp for the San Francisco Giants.
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