Height
6'2"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
26
College
Mississippi State
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 |  | 32 | 4.7109375 | 5-8 | 130 | 1.328125 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$785K
Guaranteed
$471K
AAV
$785K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Athletics' decision to secure J.T. Ginn on a modest $0.8M deal earns a B- CVI, reflecting smart risk management on a solid starter with upside potential. At just 25 years old, Ginn represents the type of cost-controlled pitching depth that rebuilding organizations desperately need, offering legitimate rotation innings at a fraction of what established starters command on the open market. While he's not going to anchor a playoff rotation, Ginn has shown enough command and stuff to project as a reliable back-end starter who can eat 150+ innings without destroying your team's ERA. The one-year commitment is particularly shrewd given Oakland's current competitive timeline — they get to evaluate whether Ginn can take another developmental step while maintaining maximum roster flexibility for 2025. For a franchise prioritizing financial efficiency while building organizational depth, locking up a starter with legitimate MLB ability at this price point represents exactly the type of value play that successful rebuilds are built on. The grade reflects strong contract value relative to production tier, even if Ginn himself remains more "useful innings eater" than difference-maker.
Performance Analysis
J.T. Ginn grades as an above average performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a B Performance grade. He carries a 4.85 ERA (above the league average of 4.20, an area for improvement) and a 1.35 WHIP across 124.1 innings pitched with a 9.3 K/9 rate. His 5-8 record provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.3 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a sophomore at 26, J.T. is a key contributor for the Athletics.
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