Height
6'5"
Weight
222 lbs
Age
29
College
UAB
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 167 | 3.1077085 | 25-14 | 346 | 1.127772 | 0.0 | 10 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$18.8M
Guaranteed
$11.3M
AAV
$4.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Garrett Whitlock's four-year, $18.8M extension ($4.7M AAV) with the Red Sox earns a B+ CVI, representing shrewd value capture on an elite reliever entering his prime. At just 28, Whitlock has established himself as one of baseball's premier multi-inning weapons, combining elite stuff with the versatility to close games or handle high-leverage middle relief — a skill set that typically commands $8-12M annually in free agency. The Red Sox locked him up at roughly half that market rate, securing an elite arm through his age-31 season while Boston attempts to rebuild their competitive window around Rafael Devers and their emerging young core. This deal reflects smart roster construction in an era where bullpen depth wins October series, giving the Red Sox a cornerstone reliever at below-market value during what should be Whitlock's most productive seasons. The only minor knock is reliever volatility and injury risk over four years, but at this price point, Boston can absorb that downside while banking on continued dominance from their homegrown star.
Performance Analysis
Garrett Whitlock grades as an elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A Performance grade. He carries a 3.13 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 1.13 WHIP across 313.2 innings pitched with a 9.9 K/9 rate. His 25-14 record with 10 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.9 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Garrett is a key contributor for the Red Sox. A 165-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | vs MIL | W 3-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Mon, 4/6 | vs MIL | L 6-8 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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