Height
6'3"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
30
College
UCLA
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 194 | 4.6973124 | 12-11 | 219 | 1.4554455 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$975K
Guaranteed
$585K
AAV
$975K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Yankees struck gold with Jake Bird's $1.0M deal, earning an A CVI that represents exceptional value in today's inflated reliever market. Bird brings solid starter-level production at a price point typically reserved for organizational depth pieces, giving New York crucial bullpen flexibility without the multi-year commitments that often haunt relief pitcher investments. With quality middle relievers routinely commanding $3-5M AAV in free agency, securing Bird's services for just seven figures allows the Yankees to allocate resources elsewhere while maintaining competitive depth in their championship window. The one-year structure is particularly shrewd, as it provides an affordable bridge option while top prospect relievers develop in their farm system, and gives the organization the flexibility to reassess their bullpen needs next offseason. Bird's track record suggests he can handle high-leverage situations when needed, making this the type of under-the-radar move that often separates contenders from pretenders. For a franchise with World Series aspirations and payroll constraints, this A CVI deal exemplifies smart roster construction in the modern game.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Jake Bird, a relief pitcher for the Yankees, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the relief pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Yankees keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $975K/year, minimal financial investment means any production is viewed favorably. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 30, entering his prime window, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ TB | L 3-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | vs MIA | L 6-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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