Aroldis Chapman
#44 RP · Red Sox
Relief Man Award '25All-MLB 1st Team '25All-MLB First Team '25All-MLB 2nd Team '19All-MLB Second Team '19
Height
6'4"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
38
College
N/A
Experience
16 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
A
A+
A+
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 875 | 2.4957983 | 60-49 | 1345 | 1.0720288 | 0.0 | 374 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$13.3M
Guaranteed
$8.0M
AAV
$13.3M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A+
FCA+
Aroldis Chapman grades as an elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A+ Performance grade. He carries a 2.52 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 1.08 WHIP across 821.1 innings pitched with a 14.6 K/9 rate. His 60-48 record with 367 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. His strikeout rate of 14.6 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a aging veteran at 38, Aroldis is a key contributor for the Red Sox. A 863-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Fan & Media Sentiment
A+
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Aroldis Chapman, a relief pitcher for the Red Sox, carries positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A+ performance grade positions him among the elite at the relief pitcher position. His award history contributes positively to how fans and media perceive his career value. On a contract worth $13.3M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan sentiment leans positive overall, though some segments remain watchful for more sustained production before fully buying in. At 38, he is in the twilight of his career, and fan sentiment will largely hinge on whether he can defy the aging curve and remain productive.
News: 5
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | vs TB | W 2-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Mon, 5/4 | @ DET | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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About this player
Aroldis Chapman is a veteran in his 16th MLB season listed at RP for the Red Sox. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Aroldis Chapman: Contract Value Index A, Performance A+, Sentiment A+, Fan Verdict pending.
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