Height
6'0"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
27
College
Virginia Tech
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 22 | 4.2234635 | 4-3 | 67 | 1.2234637 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Rays' decision to retain Ian Seymour at $0.8M for one year earns a C+ CVI, reflecting a competent but unremarkable move for a solid starter reliever. At under a million annually, Tampa Bay is paying appropriate market rate for a middle-relief arm who can log innings without being a significant liability, though Seymour doesn't project as a difference-maker in high-leverage situations. This fits the Rays' operational blueprint perfectly — they've built their competitive window around maximizing value from players in Seymour's tier while their prospect pipeline continues developing. The one-year term provides roster flexibility without long-term risk, allowing the organization to evaluate whether Seymour can take a step forward or if they need to pivot to internal options from their reliever factory. Given Tampa Bay's knack for extracting unexpected production from their bullpen depth, this modest investment could yield solid returns, but the deal lacks the upside or strategic positioning that typically defines their best moves. For a team operating with payroll constraints, allocating $800K to a known commodity like Seymour represents sound resource management rather than a transformative acquisition.
Performance Analysis
Ian Seymour grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 3.63 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.18 WHIP across 57.0 innings pitched with a 10.1 K/9 rate. His 4-3 record provides context on team support and run prevention. His strikeout rate of 10.1 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a rookie at 27, Ian is a key contributor for the Rays. With only 19 games on record, this grade carries a smaller sample size caveat.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs NYY | W 5-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Mon, 4/6 | vs CHC | W 6-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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