Height
6'0"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
31
College
N/A
Draft
2016, Rd 1, #31
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 44 | 5.5898438 | 4-2 | 88 | 1.6054688 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$12.0M
Guaranteed
$7.2M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Anthony Kay's two-year, $6M AAV deal with the White Sox earns a C+ CVI, reflecting a contract that carries moderate risk for a pitcher whose performance has been inconsistent at best. The former first-round pick's D-grade performance reveals the core problem — while he flashes strikeout ability that generates optimism, his command issues have made him a Jekyll-and-Hyde presence in Chicago's rotation. At 31 years old and in his fifth MLB season, Kay represents the type of veteran gamble teams take on middle-rotation arms, but $6M annually creates expectations for reliability that his recent body of work simply doesn't support. The media narrative captures this tension perfectly: beat writers and fans acknowledge his tantalizing tools but are growing frustrated with command meltdowns that derail starts before the fifth inning, creating a gap between potential and production that's wearing thin with the fanbase. For Kay to justify this salary, he needs to prove he can be the consistent third starter the organization envisioned rather than the replacement-level arm his current performance suggests. The two-year term provides some roster flexibility, but the White Sox are essentially betting $12M that Kay can finally harness his stuff into sustainable production — a gamble that looks increasingly questionable given his track record of inconsistency.
Performance Analysis
Anthony Kay grades as an above average performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B Performance grade. He carries a 5.59 ERA (well above the league average of 4.20, a significant concern) and a 1.61 WHIP across 85.1 innings pitched with a 9.3 K/9 rate. His 4-2 record provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.3 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Anthony is a key contributor for the White Sox.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/4 | vs TOR | W 6-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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