Brandon Pfaadt
#32 SP · Diamondbacks
Height
6'4"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
27
College
Bellarmine
Draft
2020, Rd 5, #149
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
D
C-
D-
N/A
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The Verdict on Brandon, in One Read
On the field, Brandon Pfaadt grades out as a middling SP for Diamondbacks (C- Performance). That places him 211th of 252 graded starting pitchers. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 96 | 5.165536 | 27-29 | 456 | 1.3168249 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2026 | | 13 | 5.92 | 0-1 | 31 | 1.50 | 38.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$45.0M
Guaranteed
$27.0M
AAV
$9.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
C-
FCA+
Brandon Pfaadt enters his third MLB season as a developing right-handed starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks, having been selected in the second round of the 2020 draft out of Belmont University. The 27-year-old has logged limited big league experience through his first two seasons, which remains the primary concern surrounding his profile as Arizona looks to solidify its rotation depth. When healthy and in the lineup, Pfaadt has shown flashes of the four-pitch mix that made him an attractive prospect, featuring a mid-90s fastball and developing secondary offerings. His durability questions stem not from significant injury history but rather from inconsistent performance that has led to sporadic usage patterns between the majors and Triple-A. The Diamondbacks view Pfaadt as a back-end rotation candidate who could provide valuable innings if he can string together consistent outings. His trajectory hinges on proving he can handle a full starter's workload over an extended period, making 2024 a crucial season for establishing himself as a reliable major league option. With Arizona's competitive window open, Pfaadt needs to demonstrate both availability and effectiveness to secure a meaningful role in the organization's plans.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Brandon's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Brandon Compares at the Position
Brandon Pfaadt ranks 211th of 252 graded starting pitchers by performance. That slots Brandon between Mason Barnett (C-) just ahead and Mitchell Parker (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Mason BarnettAthleticsC-Max MeyerMarlinsC-Vince VelasquezCubsC-Brandon PfaadtC-
Graded lower
Mitchell ParkerRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 6/4 | vs LAD | L 0-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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Brandon Pfaadt is a player in his 3rd MLB season listed at SP for the Diamondbacks. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Brandon Pfaadt, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D, Performance C-, Sentiment D-.
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