Matt Gage
#93 RP · Giants
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Height
6'4"
Weight
261 lbs
Age
33
College
Siena
Draft
2014, Rd 10, #298
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
A+
D
N/A
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The Verdict on Matt, in One Read
On the field, Matt Gage grades out as an excellent RP for Giants (A+ Performance). That places him 18th of 389 graded relief pitchers. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 78 | 2.6517856 | 4-3 | 66 | 1.3258929 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 2026 | | 29 | 2.63 | 4-1 | 19 | 1.29 | 24.0 | 1 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Fan & Media Sentiment
D
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Matt Gage embodies the classic "replacement-level reliever flying under the radar" narrative that defines much of San Francisco's bullpen depth. The sparse media coverage surrounding the young right-hander reflects his D-grade public perception — competent enough to avoid scrutiny, but lacking the dominance or volatility that generates headlines. His recent scoreless appearances have drawn modest acknowledgment rather than genuine excitement, while spring training reports of a new pitch suggest the Giants view him as a developmental project rather than a cornerstone piece. The minimal news volume perfectly captures Gage's current standing: a stable, unspectacular arm who provides organizational depth without commanding fan attention or generating trade rumors. For a reliever on what appears to be a team-friendly deal, this neutral-to-modest interest level indicates he's performing exactly as expected — neither exceeding expectations enough to build hype nor struggling enough to create concern.
News: 5FanVerdicts Analysis: 1
How Matt Compares at the Position
Matt Gage ranks 18th of 389 graded relief pitchers by performance. That slots Matt between Austin Warren (A+) just ahead and Adrian Morejon (A) just behind.
Graded higher
Austin WarrenMetsA+Ron MarinaccioPadresA+Orion KerkeringPhilliesA+Matt GageA+
Graded lower
Adrian MorejonPadresRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6/1 | @ MIL | L 2-16 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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Matt Gage is a player in his 3rd MLB season listed at RP for the Giants. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Matt Gage, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Performance A+, Sentiment D.
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