Height
6'2"
Weight
193 lbs
Age
31
College
N/A
Draft
2013, Rd 2, #54
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 310 | 2.432703 | 31-16 | 468 | 1.0444939 | 0.0 | 87 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$51.0M
Guaranteed
$30.6M
AAV
$17.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Mets' three-year, $51 million commitment to Devin Williams represents a puzzling investment that earns a **C- CVI**, reflecting significant concerns about both market value and roster construction. While Williams undeniably ranks among the elite closers in baseball with his devastating changeup and consistent dominance, paying $17M annually for a reliever approaching his age-30 season feels like classic Mets overspending in a market where similar production was available for considerably less. The deal becomes even more questionable when considering positional scarcity — elite starting pitching and offensive upgrades should take priority over marginal bullpen improvements, especially for a team still working to solidify its competitive window. Williams will certainly deliver high-leverage outs and his track record suggests he'll outperform many of his closer peers, but this contract allocation hamstrings the Mets' flexibility to address more pressing roster needs. The front office essentially paid franchise-caliber money for what amounts to 60-70 innings of work, a resource allocation that rarely correlates with sustained success in October baseball.
Performance Analysis
Devin Williams grades as an elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A+ Performance grade. He carries a 2.45 ERA (well below the league average of 4.20, placing him among the best in baseball) and a 1.04 WHIP across 297.2 innings pitched with a 14.1 K/9 rate. His 31-16 record with 86 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. His strikeout rate of 14.1 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Devin is a key contributor for the Mets. A 308-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | vs ARI | W 4-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | @ SF | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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