Height
6'3"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
28
College
South Florida
Draft
2018, Rd 1, #31
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 76 | 3.048387 | 33-17 | 465 | 1.1056452 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$3.6M
Guaranteed
$2.2M
AAV
$3.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Shane McClanahan's one-year, $3.6M deal with the Rays earns a solid B CVI, representing shrewd roster management for an elite pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery. McClanahan was a legitimate ace before his injury, posting sub-3.00 ERAs and elite strikeout rates that made him one of baseball's most dominant starters when healthy. The Rays are betting on his return to that elite form at a fraction of what he'd command on the open market, essentially buying a lottery ticket on a pitcher who could anchor their rotation if he bounces back successfully. At $3.6M AAV, this represents exceptional value for a franchise-caliber talent, even factoring in the injury risk that clearly depressed his market value. The short-term commitment gives Tampa Bay flexibility while McClanahan proves his health, and if he returns to his pre-injury dominance, this contract will look like highway robbery for a team consistently maximizing limited payroll resources. This is exactly the type of calculated gamble that has allowed the Rays to compete with much larger payrolls, targeting high-upside players at discount prices.
Performance Analysis
Shane McClanahan grades as an elite performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a A Performance grade. He carries a 3.02 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 1.10 WHIP across 404.2 innings pitched with a 10.2 K/9 rate. His 33-16 record provides context on team support and run prevention. His strikeout rate of 10.2 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a player entering his prime window at 28, Shane is a key contributor for the Rays.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/6 | vs CHC | W 6-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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