Height
6'3"
Weight
202 lbs
Age
30
College
LSU
Draft
2017, Rd 1, #30
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 196 | 3.801444 | 15-15 | 222 | 1.3862816 | 0.0 | 29 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$900K
Guaranteed
$540K
AAV
$900K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Alex Lange's one-year, $0.9M deal with the Royals earns an A+ CVI grade, representing exceptional value for a solid starter reliever in today's bullpen market. While Lange may not be elite, he brings dependable middle-relief capabilities at a fraction of what similar arms typically command — comparable relievers are pulling $3-5M annually in this market. The short-term commitment is perfectly aligned with Kansas City's competitive timeline, giving them bullpen depth without hampering future flexibility as their young core develops. For a Royals organization balancing present-day competitiveness with long-term sustainability, locking up a reliable arm at this price point allows them to allocate resources elsewhere while addressing a clear roster need. This is exactly the type of shrewd, low-risk acquisition that maximizes roster construction efficiency, especially given how volatile and expensive the relief pitcher market has become.
Performance Analysis
Alex Lange grades as a near-elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A- Performance grade. He carries a 3.80 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.39 WHIP across 184.2 innings pitched with a 10.8 K/9 rate. His 15-15 record with 29 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. His strikeout rate of 10.8 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a prime-age veteran at 30, Alex is a key contributor for the Royals. A 196-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ CLE | L 2-10 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sat, 4/4 | vs MIL | L 2-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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