Height
6'5"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 99 | 3.7674417 | 5-5 | 116 | 1.2348838 | 0.0 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kyle Leahy's one-year, $780K rookie deal earns an A CVI grade, representing exceptional value for a relief pitcher who's delivered B+ performance in his third MLB season. At 28 and occupying his prime window, Leahy has transformed from organizational depth piece to legitimate bullpen contributor, earning an Opening Day rotation spot that generated cautiously optimistic coverage from Cardinals brass. The minimal financial commitment makes this a textbook low-risk, high-reward scenario — any production from a sub-$1M reliever is viewed favorably by the front office and fanbase alike. His emergence as a "solid contributor" at the relief pitcher position, despite some inconsistencies that divide fan opinion, validates the Cardinals' decision to roll the dice on his development. The recent organizational repositioning and role changes suggest St. Louis views Leahy as part of their 2026 evaluation process rather than established bullpen infrastructure. With just one year remaining on his rookie-scale contract, the Cardinals face minimal financial exposure while potentially developing a cost-controlled reliever entering his peak years.
Performance Analysis
Kyle Leahy grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 3.64 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.21 WHIP across 138.1 innings pitched with a 7.5 K/9 rate. His 5-4 record with 2 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. As a player entering his prime window at 28, Kyle is a key contributor for the Cardinals.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4/5 | @ DET | W 5-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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