Tekoah Roby

Tekoah Roby is a professional baseball player born on September 18, 2001, in Asheville, North Carolina. Known for his skills as a right-handed pitcher, Roby attended Pine Forest High School in Florida before being drafted in 2020 in the third round, 14th pick. He currently plays for the St. Louis Cardinals, donning jersey number 38. Standing at 6'3" and weighing 210 pounds, Roby has showcased his abilities on the mound with impressive pitching statistics. In the 2025 preseason, his earned run average (ERA) was 3.0 over 9 innings pitched, striking out 10 batters with a .182 opponent batting average. His WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) was notably low at 0.8889, indicating his effectiveness in limiting base runners. Roby’s pitching arsenal includes a variety of pitches, such as a four-seam fastball, curveball, and slider, with his fastball averaging a speed of 96.5 mph. His pitching style is characterized by high spin rates and extension, making his pitches difficult for batters to read, contributing to his strikeout prowess. In 2024, Roby had a challenging preseason with an ERA of 18.0 in limited action, but he demonstrated resilience and improvement in the subsequent season. As a developing player, Roby continues to refine his skills and make his mark in Major League Baseball with the Cardinals.