Height
6'4"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
28
College
New Orleans
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 36 | 3.6268656 | 1-2 | 41 | 1.4104477 | 0.0 | 3 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Eric Orze's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Twins earns a C+ CVI, reflecting solid value for a reliever acquisition that addresses immediate bullpen depth without long-term risk. The 27-year-old right-hander has shown flashes of effectiveness in limited MLB exposure, and at near-league minimum salary, Minnesota gets an affordable lottery ticket on a pitcher who could provide quality middle relief innings. While Orze profiles as a solid starter-caliber reliever rather than a high-leverage option, his contract structure gives the Twins flexibility to evaluate his 2025 performance without future financial commitment. The modest investment makes sense for a team looking to supplement their bullpen corps with low-cost arms, particularly given the Twins' need to balance competitive aspirations with payroll constraints. This represents prudent roster building—paying appropriately for a depth piece while maintaining the financial flexibility to pursue more impactful additions elsewhere.
Performance Analysis
Eric Orze grades as an above average performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B Performance grade. He carries a 3.74 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.43 WHIP across 43.1 innings pitched with a 8.6 K/9 rate. A 8.6 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a sophomore at 28, Eric is a key contributor for the Twins.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/3 | vs TB | W 10-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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