Height
6'3"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
28
College
Stanford
Draft
2018, Rd 1, #40
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 118 | 4.1074667 | 20-36 | 448 | 1.3963712 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.2M
Guaranteed
$3.7M
AAV
$6.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Bubic's one-year, $6.2M AAV deal earns a C CVI — a middling value proposition that reflects both his solid contributions and underlying uncertainty about his role in Kansas City's rotation. His B performance grade indicates he's been a reliable contributor when healthy, but the modest salary suggests the Royals view him more as organizational depth than a cornerstone starter. At 28 and in his sixth MLB season, Bubic sits squarely in his prime window, yet the media narrative around his "comeback" and potential sixth-starter role signals this isn't a player ascending toward ace status. The one-year term provides Kansas City with flexibility while multiple teams showing trade interest suggests his value as a serviceable rotation piece, even if fan sentiment remains divided on his long-term impact. For a former first-round pick still searching for consistent excellence, this deal represents a prove-it opportunity rather than a reward for established production.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Kris Bubic, a starting pitcher for the Royals, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Royals keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $6.2M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 28, 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 | vs CHW | W 2-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | vs MIL | L 5-8 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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