Height
6'5"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 250 | 2.4418604 | 19-26 | 325 | 1.0891473 | 0.0 | 92 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$7.5M
Guaranteed
$4.5M
AAV
$7.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jhoan Duran's one-year, $7.5M AAV deal with the Phillies earns a C+ CVI — a middling value proposition for an elite closer who's delivering A+ level production. The 28-year-old reliever has established himself as a legitimate difference-maker in high-leverage situations, evidenced by his All-MLB 1st Team selection in 2025 and the recent historic Opening Day performance that has fans buzzing about his "secret pitch" development. At $7.5M annually, Duran sits in the mid-tier salary range for closers, creating reasonable expectations that he's currently exceeding with his elite statistical output. As a fourth-year player hitting his peak years, the positive media momentum and fan favorite status suggest he's maximized his development curve and cemented his role as the Phillies' go-to ninth-inning option. The short-term commitment provides both sides flexibility while allowing Duran to bet on himself for a potentially larger payday, though the club gets excellent production at a manageable cost for a player generating significant organizational confidence. Given his current trajectory and the overwhelmingly positive sentiment surrounding his recent performances, this appears to be a solid placeholder deal that slightly favors the organization.
Performance Analysis
Jhoan Duran grades as an elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A Performance grade. He carries a 2.44 ERA (well below the league average of 4.20, placing him among the best in baseball) and a 1.09 WHIP across 254.1 innings pitched with a 11.3 K/9 rate. His 18-25 record with 90 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. His strikeout rate of 11.3 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a player entering his prime window at 28, Jhoan is a key contributor for the Phillies. A 246-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | @ SF | W 6-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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