Height
6'2"
Weight
219 lbs
Age
30
College
N/A
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 65 | 4.055336 | 8-3 | 91 | 1.2450593 | 0.0 | 3 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Lake Bachar's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Marlins earns a B CVI, representing solid value for a reliever who projects as a dependable middle-inning arm. At just $800K, the Marlins are getting an above-average bullpen piece at essentially league minimum, which is crucial for a franchise operating with payroll constraints while trying to build around their young core. Bachar brings the kind of steady, professional presence that can eat valuable innings and bridge to higher-leverage situations, exactly what Miami needs as they navigate their competitive window with players like Jazz Chisholm and Jesus Luzardo entering their primes. The short-term commitment is particularly smart given the volatile nature of relief pitching and the Marlins' preference for maintaining roster flexibility while their farm system continues to develop. This contract reflects excellent resource allocation for a team that needs to maximize every dollar, securing a solid starter-level reliever without hampering future payroll flexibility or blocking potential internal options.
Performance Analysis
Lake Bachar grades as a near-elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A- Performance grade. He carries a 3.92 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.23 WHIP across 80.1 innings pitched with a 9.7 K/9 rate. His 8-3 record with 3 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.7 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a sophomore at 30, Lake is a key contributor for the Marlins.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ DET | L 0-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs CIN | W 7-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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