Height
6'4"
Weight
226 lbs
Age
34
College
Arkansas
Draft
2013, Rd 1, #29
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 472 | 3.8793104 | 22-23 | 539 | 1.325431 | 0.0 | 15 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$3.5M
Guaranteed
$2.1M
AAV
$3.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ryne Stanek's one-year, $3.5M deal with the Cardinals earns a solid B CVI, reflecting smart market timing for an above-average reliever in today's inflated bullpen economy. The veteran right-hander has carved out a reliable niche as a high-leverage setup man with swing-and-miss stuff, making this AAV reasonable for a Cardinals team trying to bridge the gap while their farm system develops. At 33, Stanek represents the type of short-term, low-risk investment that contending teams need to make in the reliever market, where proven arms command premium dollars even on brief commitments. The Cardinals get bullpen depth without sacrificing long-term flexibility, while Stanek secures a decent payday in what could be one of his final opportunities to cash in. This deal works because both sides understand the reality: quality relievers are expensive, but one-year commitments limit the downside risk if performance declines.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Ryne Stanek, a relief pitcher for the Cardinals, 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 Cardinals keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $3.5M/year, the modest salary keeps pressure manageable while any breakout would be a bonus. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 34, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs BOS | W 3-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Mon, 4/6 | @ WAS | L 6-9 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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