Height
5'11"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
30
College
N/A
Draft
2013, Rd 19, #563
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 218 | 3.6952555 | 6-10 | 217 | 1.1167883 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.1M
Guaranteed
$1.3M
AAV
$2.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Gabe Speier's one-year, $2.1M deal earns an A CVI, representing excellent value for a reliable veteran reliever coming off strong performance. The 30-year-old left-hander's A-grade season justifies this modest salary for a seven-year veteran who has proven himself as dependable bullpen depth without commanding premium closer money. At $2.1M AAV, Seattle is paying appropriately for a middle reliever who brings professional consistency rather than high-leverage dominance, making this a textbook example of smart roster construction in the bullpen. His Team USA World Baseball Classic selection validates the Mariners' assessment that they're getting a respected, competent arm who can handle his role without drama or controversy. The one-year term provides Seattle flexibility while giving Speier a chance to build on his strong 2024 performance, though his journeyman status suggests this represents fair market value rather than a bargain basement steal. For a 19th-round pick who has carved out a solid MLB career, this deal reflects the reality that steady middle relievers like Speier rarely break the bank but provide essential organizational value.
Performance Analysis
Gabe Speier grades as a near-elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A- Performance grade. He carries a 3.64 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.11 WHIP across 180.1 innings pitched with a 10.7 K/9 rate. His 6-9 record with 1 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. His strikeout rate of 10.7 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a prime-age veteran at 30, Gabe is a key contributor for the Mariners. A 215-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs HOU | W 9-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ TEX | L 0-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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