Height
6'4"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
29
College
Kentucky
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 163 | 4.88 | 8-6 | 126 | 1.36 | 162.1 | 1 |
| 2026 | | 1 | 0.00 | 0-0 | — | 1.00 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$900K
Guaranteed
$540K
AAV
$900K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Zach Pop's one-year, $0.9M deal with the Phillies earns an A CVI grade as a textbook example of shrewd bullpen shopping in today's volatile relief market. The right-hander represents exactly the type of rotational arm that championship-caliber teams need to stockpile — capable of handling multiple innings, possessing swing-and-miss stuff, yet available at near-minimum salary due to limited big league track record. At this price point, Pop only needs to contribute 0.3-0.5 WAR to justify the investment, a remarkably low bar for a reliever who has shown flashes of above-average stuff when healthy. The Phillies, operating within luxury tax constraints while trying to maximize their competitive window around Bryce Harper and Trea Turner, need these types of high-upside, low-risk gambles to fill out their bullpen depth. Pop's youth and remaining team control make this deal even more attractive — if he emerges as a reliable setup option, the Phillies will have secured quality relief pitching at a fraction of what established closers command on the open market. For a franchise that watched their bullpen implode in crucial October moments, landing a potential contributor at this salary represents exactly the type of value play that separates smart front offices from big spenders.
Performance Analysis
Zach Pop grades as an above average performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B Performance grade. He carries a 4.88 ERA (above the league average of 4.20, an area for improvement) and a 1.36 WHIP across 162.1 innings pitched with a 7.0 K/9 rate. His 8-6 record with 1 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Zach is a key contributor for the Phillies. A 163-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ SF | L 0-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ SF | L 0-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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