Height
6'5"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
27
College
Gardner-Webb
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 129 | 2.7383368 | 3-7 | 257 | 0.9432049 | 0.0 | 54 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.0M
Guaranteed
$2.4M
AAV
$4.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Mason Miller's one-year, $4M deal with the Padres earns a B+ CVI as a shrewd acquisition of elite late-inning firepower at a reasonable price point. Miller brings legitimate closer upside with triple-digit velocity and swing-and-miss stuff that profiles as franchise-caliber relief talent, making the $4M AAV a bargain for that caliber of arm in today's market where elite relievers routinely command $10M+ annually. The short-term commitment perfectly aligns with San Diego's competitive window while avoiding the long-term risk that often accompanies volatile relief pitchers, especially given Miller's injury history. For a Padres team that struggled with bullpen consistency down the stretch, adding an elite reliever without sacrificing prospects or committing massive dollars represents exactly the type of calculated move that championship contenders should make. The deal provides immediate impact potential while maintaining roster flexibility, and if Miller stays healthy and performs to his ceiling, this contract could look like one of the winter's biggest steals.
Performance Analysis
Mason Miller grades as an elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A Performance grade. He carries a 2.81 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 0.96 WHIP across 160.0 innings pitched with a 13.8 K/9 rate. His 3-7 record with 50 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. His strikeout rate of 13.8 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a player entering his prime window at 27, Mason is a key contributor for the Padres.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs COL | W 5-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/10 | vs COL | W 7-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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