Height
6'6"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
32
College
Missouri
Draft
2015, Rd 9, #258
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 279 | 3.2413366 | 20-24 | 338 | 1.1732672 | 0.0 | 92 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$13.0M
Guaranteed
$7.8M
AAV
$13.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Pete Fairbanks' one-year, $13M deal with the Marlins earns a C CVI grade — a middling value proposition that reflects both his elite performance and the inherent risk of paying premium closer money to a 32-year-old reliever. His A performance grade is backed by solid production this season (4 wins, 59 strikeouts across 61 games), establishing him as a legitimate back-end bullpen anchor rather than a placeholder option. At $13M AAV, Fairbanks commands top-tier closer money in a market where elite relievers routinely reset the salary bar, making this a market-rate deal for his production level. As a seven-year veteran in the later stages of his career, this contract represents a prove-it opportunity where both player and team benefit from the short-term commitment without long-term risk. The media frames this signing as the Marlins showing meaningful confidence in Fairbanks as their closer rather than settling for a budget option, and his Opening Day save validates that faith early in the season. The one-year structure provides Miami with flexibility while giving Fairbanks a chance to cash in on another strong campaign, though paying premium dollars for a 32-year-old reliever always carries inherent volatility.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Pete Fairbanks, a relief pitcher for the Marlins, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A performance grade positions him among the elite at the relief pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Marlins keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $13.0M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan sentiment leans positive overall, though some segments remain watchful for more sustained production before fully buying in. At 32, he is in the veteran phase of his career where sustained health and consistency will determine how fans and analysts judge his remaining value.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4/5 | @ NYY | W 7-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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