Height
6'2"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
27
College
Cal State Fullerton
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 90 | 3.605863 | 34-24 | 504 | 1.1785016 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$48.0M
Guaranteed
$28.8M
AAV
$9.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Guardians' five-year, $48M extension for Tanner Bibee represents a puzzling commitment to an above-average starter at a premium price point, earning a C- CVI that reflects significant downside risk. At $9.6M AAV, Cleveland is paying Bibee like a proven mid-rotation stalwart despite his limited track record, essentially gambling on continued development rather than rewarding established performance. While Bibee has shown flashes of being a quality starter, locking him up at this salary level eliminates the cost certainty that typically makes pre-arbitration extensions attractive for smaller-market clubs like Cleveland. The deal particularly stings given the Guardians' historically shrewd approach to player development and their ability to identify rotation depth throughout their farm system. With Cleveland operating in a competitive AL Central and needing every dollar to count toward their championship window, overpaying for projectable rather than proven production feels like a misstep that could limit their flexibility in addressing other roster needs. This contract would look far more palatable at $6-7M annually, but at nearly $10M per year, the Guardians are essentially betting their rotation planning on Bibee taking a leap that's far from guaranteed.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Tanner Bibee, a starting pitcher for the Guardians, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A- performance grade positions him among the elite at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Guardians keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $9.6M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 27, with elite production already established, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/6 | vs KC | L 2-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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