Height
6'2"
Weight
189 lbs
Age
30
College
North Carolina
Draft
2016, Rd 3, #106
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 176 | 3.58 | 66-52 | 1060 | 1.16 | 1007.1 | 0 |
| 2026 | | 1 | 9.00 | 0-1 | 2 | 1.75 | 4.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$22.0M
Guaranteed
$13.2M
AAV
$22.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Zac Gallen's one-year, $22M deal with the Diamondbacks earns a D- CVI, representing a significant overpay for an above-average starter entering his final year of club control. While Gallen has proven himself as a reliable mid-rotation arm with solid strikeout rates and decent command, committing $22M AAV to a pitcher who hasn't consistently delivered ace-level production is questionable resource allocation. The Diamondbacks are essentially paying elite starter money for above-average performance, particularly risky given Gallen's injury history and the inherent volatility of pitcher performance year-to-year. Arizona would have been better served either extending Gallen at a more reasonable rate or exploring the trade market to maximize his remaining value, especially considering their competitive window may not align perfectly with this expensive one-year commitment. The deal hamstrings their payroll flexibility while failing to address whether Gallen is truly part of their long-term core, making this a textbook example of paying market price for a player whose production doesn't justify the investment.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Zac Gallen, a starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, 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. His award history contributes positively to how fans and media perceive his career value. On a contract worth $22.0M/year, the significant commitment carries meaningful expectations for impact production. Fan sentiment leans positive overall, though some segments remain watchful for more sustained production before fully buying in. At 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | @ NYM | L 3-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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