Height
6'3"
Weight
212 lbs
Age
31
College
N/A
Draft
2013, Rd 7, #225
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 144 | 4.07 | 39-46 | 753 | 1.29 | 734.3 | 0 |
| 2025 |  | 16 | 2.18 | 6-4 | 66 | 1.13 | 86.2 | 0 |
| 2024 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$10.0M
Guaranteed
$6.0M
AAV
$10.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Giants' one-year, $10M commitment to Tyler Mahle earns a C- CVI, reflecting skepticism about paying rotation starter money for inconsistent results despite his elite performance grade. His 6 wins and 66 strikeouts across 16 games showcase the strikeout ability that made him attractive, but the disconnect between his A-level performance and the cautious media narrative around mechanical breakdowns suggests San Francisco overpaid for uncertainty. At 31 and in his ninth season, Mahle sits in that frustrating veteran phase where teams hope experience can iron out consistency issues, though his seventh-round pedigree means he's always been more project than sure thing. The short-term nature of the deal limits downside risk for a Giants organization that appears to be in roster evaluation mode based on recent minor moves, but $10M AAV represents significant money for a pitcher whose "prove-it phase" could easily trend toward disappointment. While his strikeout upside remains legitimate, the analytical-rather-than-enthusiastic media coverage reflects the reality that Mahle needs to string together more dominant starts to justify this salary in an increasingly competitive pitching market.
Fan & Media Sentiment
The media narrative around Tyler Mahle reflects cautious skepticism despite his solid underlying performance, with coverage focusing more on inconsistency than his genuine upside as a starter. Beat writers and analysts have fixated on his mechanical breakdowns and the Giants' lack of offensive support during his rough outings, creating a perception that he's underperforming when the reality is more nuanced. His strikeout ability and individual flashes of dominance aren't getting the attention they deserve, largely because early-season struggles tend to overshadow later improvements in the media cycle. The disconnect between his B- sentiment grade and elite-level performance metrics suggests public opinion is lagging behind his actual production value. A few dominant starts with better run support would quickly flip the narrative from "prove-it pitcher" to "solid rotation piece," but for now, Mahle remains stuck in that frustrating middle ground where his talent exceeds his reputation. The analytical tone of most coverage indicates reporters see the potential but aren't ready to fully buy in yet. Until he strings together more consistent outings, the media will continue treating him as a question mark rather than recognizing him as the above-average starter his numbers suggest he's becoming.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs PHI | W 5-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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