Height
6'5"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
26
College
Boston College
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 29 | 3.9416058 | 10-4 | 159 | 1.0948905 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Sheehan's rookie deal earns a solid B- CVI, reflecting strong value for a 26-year-old starter showing legitimate strikeout potential at the league minimum $780K salary. His B- performance grade aligns with the modest financial commitment, as the Dodgers are essentially getting a lottery ticket on a second-year pitcher who's demonstrated the ability to miss bats when healthy. For a starting pitcher position where even replacement-level arms can command multi-million dollar contracts, securing someone with Sheehan's upside at pre-arbitration wages represents excellent roster construction. The challenge lies in his durability concerns, which have already created uncertainty about his rotation reliability despite the promising strikeout success that has generated cautious optimism among observers. At this career stage, the one-year commitment provides the Dodgers maximum flexibility to evaluate whether Sheehan can stay healthy and maintain consistency before making any long-term financial decisions. The contract structure perfectly matches his development timeline — if he proves his durability and command improve alongside his strikeout rates, the organization will have locked in elite value during his pre-arbitration years.
Performance Analysis
Emmet Sheehan grades as a near-elite performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a A- Performance grade. He carries a 3.77 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.07 WHIP across 133.2 innings pitched with a 10.3 K/9 rate. His 10-4 record with 1 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. His strikeout rate of 10.3 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a sophomore at 26, Emmet is a key contributor for the Dodgers. With only 28 games on record, this grade carries a smaller sample size caveat.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/3 | @ WAS | W 13-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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