Height
6'4"
Weight
213 lbs
Age
26
College
Georgia
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 38 | 4.6422925 | 9-9 | 118 | 1.3162055 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Emerson Hancock's $0.8M arbitration deal with the Mariners earns a solid B CVI, representing excellent value for a serviceable starter entering his platform years. The former first-round pick has shown flashes of his college dominance at Georgia, and at just 25 years old, he's precisely the type of cost-controlled rotation piece that contending teams dream about. With starting pitching commanding $15-20M annually on the open market for even middling production, locking up a serviceable arm for less than $1M creates massive payroll flexibility for Seattle's competitive window. The Mariners have built their recent success on maximizing value from young, team-controlled talent, and Hancock fits that blueprint perfectly while providing rotation depth behind their established starters. This deal essentially gives Seattle a lottery ticket on upside development at replacement-level cost, making it a shrewd move regardless of whether Hancock breaks out or simply provides innings as a back-end starter.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Emerson Hancock, a starting pitcher for the Mariners, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Mariners keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $780K/year, minimal financial investment means any production is viewed favorably. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 26, entering his prime window, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs HOU | W 9-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | @ LAA | L 0-1 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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