Height
6'2"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
25
College
Texas Tech
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 71 | 5.370166 | 1-3 | 90 | 1.6243094 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Mason Montgomery's one-year, $0.8M deal with Pittsburgh earns a solid B- CVI, representing shrewd roster management for a franchise still building toward contention. The Pirates secured a serviceable starter-caliber reliever at essentially league minimum, creating exceptional value for a bullpen piece who can handle meaningful innings without breaking the payroll. Montgomery profiles as a reliable middle relief option — not someone who'll close games, but a dependable arm who can bridge to higher-leverage situations while the organization's pitching prospects continue developing. For a team like Pittsburgh that's prioritizing financial flexibility while remaining competitive, this contract structure is ideal: minimal risk with legitimate upside if Montgomery outperforms his modest salary. The one-year term also aligns perfectly with the Pirates' timeline, allowing them to reassess their bullpen needs next winter when they have a clearer picture of their competitive window. While Montgomery won't move the needle dramatically, this represents exactly the type of value-driven move that contending teams need in their middle relief corps.
Performance Analysis
Mason Montgomery grades as an above average performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B Performance grade. He carries a 5.01 ERA (well above the league average of 4.20, a significant concern) and a 1.56 WHIP across 55.2 innings pitched with a 13.0 K/9 rate. His strikeout rate of 13.0 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a sophomore at 25, Mason is a key contributor for the Pirates.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ CHC | W 2-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | vs BAL | W 8-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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