Chris Roycroft

Chris Roycroft, a professional baseball player, is currently an active pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on June 21, 1997, in Dundee, Illinois, Roycroft embarked on his MLB journey after being drafted and made his professional debut on May 7, 2024. He attended Willowbrook High School in Illinois before furthering his education at Aurora College. Roycroft is known for his impressive stature, standing at 6 feet 8 inches and weighing 230 pounds. As a right-handed pitcher, he has showcased notable skills on the mound. In the 2025 season, he appeared in 20 games, pitching 20.2 innings with a 7.839 ERA, recording 15 strikeouts. Despite some challenges, he managed to secure one win and held two others while maintaining a WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Innings Pitched) of 1.8387. Throughout his career, Roycroft has demonstrated a solid pitching repertoire, including a mix of sinkers, four-seam fastballs, and sliders, with release speeds averaging in the mid-90s mph. His ability to command the mound and deliver effective pitches has been an asset to the Cardinals' bullpen. Roycroft continues to work on refining his skills and contributing to his team's success in the league.