Height
6'6"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
23
College
N/A
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 15 | 9 | 1-2 | 18 | 2.2222223 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ryan Johnson's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Angels represents solid value for a serviceable reliever, earning a C+ CVI that reflects smart roster building at the margins. While Johnson won't move the needle as a high-leverage arm, his ability to eat innings and provide league-average production makes this contract a sensible depth play for a franchise still figuring out its competitive timeline. The Angels avoided the trap of overpaying for middle relief — a market notorious for inefficient spending — by securing reliable innings at near-minimum salary. Given the volatility inherent in bullpen performance year-to-year, committing just $800K to a pitcher who can log 50-60 innings without killing your ERA represents exactly the type of low-risk, potentially useful signing that savvy front offices target. Johnson's track record suggests he can deliver 0.5-1.0 WAR of production, which at this salary point makes the deal a clear organizational win even if he's ultimately a sixth or seventh inning guy. For a team like the Angels that needs to be strategic with every dollar while building sustainable depth, this signing checks all the right boxes without any long-term risk.
Performance Analysis
Ryan Johnson grades as an above average performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B Performance grade. He carries a 7.36 ERA (well above the league average of 4.20, a significant concern) and a 1.98 WHIP across 14.2 innings pitched with a 10.1 K/9 rate. His strikeout rate of 10.1 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a rookie at 23, Ryan is a key contributor for the Angels. With only 14 games on record, this grade carries a smaller sample size caveat.
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