Height
6'1"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
31
College
Lafayette
Draft
2016, Rd 35, #1044
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 317 | 3.1283925 | 18-23 | 390 | 1.1555324 | 0.0 | 113 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$9.0M
Guaranteed
$5.4M
AAV
$9.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
David Bednar's one-year, $9M deal with the Yankees earns a C CVI, reflecting a contract that feels slightly overpriced for even an elite closer in today's market. While Bednar has established himself as a franchise-caliber reliever with dominant stuff and proven late-inning execution, paying closer to $10M annually for a single season represents the premium end of the relief market — territory typically reserved for multi-year commitments to proven commodities like Edwin Díaz or Josh Hader. The Yankees clearly prioritized immediate bullpen stability as they push for a championship window, but one-year deals at this salary level for relievers carry inherent volatility risk, even for someone of Bednar's caliber. Given that elite closers can be found for $6-8M annually in shorter-term deals, and considering the unpredictable nature of relief pitcher performance year-to-year, this contract represents solid value for the player while leaving the Yankees with limited financial flexibility. The deal makes sense contextually for a win-now team, but the price point pushes into inefficient territory when compared to other elite relievers' recent contracts.
Fan & Media Sentiment
David Bednar, a relief pitcher for the Yankees, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A performance grade positions him among the elite at the relief pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Yankees keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $9.0M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan sentiment leans positive overall, though some segments remain watchful for more sustained production before fully buying in. At 31, he is in the veteran phase of his career where sustained health and consistency will determine how fans and analysts judge his remaining value.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/4 | vs MIA | W 9-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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