Will Vest
#19 RP · Tigers
Height
6'0"
Weight
180 lbs
Age
31
College
Stephen F. Austin
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
A
A
D
N/A
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The Verdict on Will, in One Read
On the field, Will Vest grades out as an excellent RP for Tigers (A Performance). That places him 47th of 389 graded relief pitchers. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at A, a clear bargain. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 288 | 3.66 | 16-16 | 300 | 1.2466667 | 0.0 | 28 |
| 2026 | | 19 | 7.23 | 1-4 | 20 | 1.45 | 18.2 | 1 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.0M
Guaranteed
$2.4M
AAV
$4.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Will Vest grades as a near-elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A- Performance grade. He carries a 3.56 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.24 WHIP across 285.1 innings pitched with a 9.0 K/9 rate. His 15-13 record with 28 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.0 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a prime-age veteran at 30, Will is a key contributor for the Tigers. A 272-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Will's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Will Compares at the Position
Will Vest ranks 47th of 389 graded relief pitchers by performance. That slots Will between Kade Strowd (A) just ahead and Griffin Jax (A-) just behind.
Graded higher
Kade StrowdDiamondbacksADylan SmithGiantsATejay AntoneRedsAWill VestA
Graded lower
Griffin JaxRaysRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 6/17 | @ HOU | L 2-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Tue, 6/16 | @ HOU | W 9-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Will Vest is a player in his 5th MLB season listed at RP for the Tigers. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Will Vest, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A, Performance A, Sentiment D.
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