Height
6'0"
Weight
192 lbs
Age
26
College
Virginia
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 76 | 3.366958 | 28-23 | 387 | 1.2438444 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Andrew Abbott's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Reds earns an A+ CVI, representing exceptional value for an above-average starter in today's inflated pitching market. At just $800K, Cincinnati is essentially paying pre-arbitration wages for a pitcher who projects as a reliable mid-rotation arm, a steal when comparable starters are commanding $8-12M annually in free agency. Abbott's ability to eat innings while posting above-average peripherals makes this deal particularly shrewd for a Reds organization balancing competitive aspirations with payroll constraints. The short-term nature allows Cincinnati maximum flexibility to either extend Abbott before he hits arbitration or flip him as a valuable trade chip if their competitive window shifts. Given the scarcity of dependable starting pitching and the premium teams pay for rotation depth, locking up a proven starter at near-minimum wage represents masterful roster construction. This contract exemplifies how smart organizations can extract maximum value from pre-arbitration talent while maintaining financial flexibility. For a franchise still building around young position players like Elly De La Cruz and Christian Encarnacion-Strand, securing reliable pitching at this price point is exactly the type of move that separates contenders from pretenders.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | @ MIA | W 6-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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