Height
6'9"
Weight
260 lbs
Age
30
College
Charleston
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 115 | 4.0798707 | 31-30 | 604 | 1.1219643 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.2M
Guaranteed
$3.1M
AAV
$5.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Bailey Ober's one-year, $5.2M deal with the Twins earns a C CVI, reflecting a serviceable but unremarkable investment in rotation depth. The right-hander has shown flashes of solid mid-rotation potential when healthy, but his injury history and inconsistent command make this contract feel like market rate for a backend starter with upside. At $5.2M AAV, Minnesota isn't overpaying for what projects as a serviceable starter who could provide 150-170 innings if he stays healthy, though that's been a significant "if" throughout his career. The Twins clearly value Ober's familiarity with their system and his ability to eat innings during their competitive window, but this deal lacks the upside or value that would make it particularly compelling. Given the thin free agent pitching market, paying slightly above replacement level for a known commodity makes sense, even if it's not the kind of move that moves the needle for a team trying to keep pace in the AL Central. This is textbook roster maintenance rather than an impact acquisition.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Bailey Ober, a starting pitcher for the Twins, 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. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Twins keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $5.2M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs DET | W 8-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/3 | vs TB | W 10-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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