Height
6'3"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 32 | 4.1896553 | 7-10 | 156 | 1.2672414 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Shane Smith's one-year, $0.8M deal with the White Sox earns a B- CVI, reflecting solid value for a proven starter at near-minimum salary. At this price point, Smith essentially represents a lottery ticket with significant upside — if he can replicate his solid starter performance, Chicago gets 2-3 WAR production at a fraction of typical rotation costs. The White Sox, clearly in rebuild mode, can afford to take calculated risks on reclamation projects while their young pitchers develop, and Smith's veteran presence provides valuable innings protection for a franchise prioritizing player development over immediate contention. The one-year structure is perfect for both sides: Smith gets a chance to rebuild his market value while the organization maintains maximum flexibility heading into 2025. Even if Smith performs at replacement level, the financial risk is minimal, but the potential return — a tradeable asset at the deadline or a bridge starter during their competitive window — makes this a shrewd low-stakes gamble. For a team rebuilding its pitching infrastructure, this B- CVI deal exemplifies smart roster construction during a transition period.
Performance Analysis
Shane Smith grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 3.81 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.20 WHIP across 146.1 innings pitched with a 8.9 K/9 rate. His 7-8 record provides context on team support and run prevention. A 8.9 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a rookie at 25, Shane is a key contributor for the White Sox. With only 29 games on record, this grade carries a smaller sample size caveat.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | vs BAL | L 2-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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