Height
6'2"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
27
College
UConn
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 50 | 4.3615384 | 9-5 | 84 | 1.3153846 | 0.0 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Dodgers' decision to bring back Ben Casparius on a modest $0.8M deal earns a B- CVI, reflecting solid value for a proven middle reliever in today's inflated bullpen market. Casparius has established himself as a dependable arm who can handle multiple innings and various leverage situations — exactly the type of solid starter depth piece that championship contenders need in their bullpen. At under $1M, the Dodgers are getting legitimate MLB production at a fraction of what comparable relievers command on the open market, especially considering the premium teams typically pay for proven arms with postseason experience. The short-term commitment also preserves roster flexibility while the organization continues developing their impressive pipeline of pitching prospects. While Casparius isn't going to be your closer or primary setup man, this type of cost-effective depth signing allows the Dodgers to allocate resources toward higher-impact positions while maintaining the bullpen quality essential for another championship run. The deal represents shrewd roster construction from an organization that understands how to maximize value across all 40-man roster spots.
Performance Analysis
Ben Casparius enters his second season as a depth piece in the Dodgers' relief corps, having been selected in the middle rounds of the 2023 draft out of college. The 27-year-old right-hander has logged limited innings during his brief professional tenure, with durability concerns preventing him from establishing himself as a reliable bullpen option. When healthy, Casparius brings a solid mid-90s fastball and developing secondary offerings that show flashes of effectiveness against both left-handed and right-handed hitters. His command remains inconsistent, leading to elevated walk rates that have hindered his ability to work in high-leverage situations for manager Dave Roberts. The veteran presence and maturity that comes with his age should benefit his development, but his inability to stay on the field consistently has stalled his progression through the organization's depth chart. Casparius will need to prove he can handle a regular workload this season while refining his strike-throwing ability to carve out a more prominent role in Los Angeles' loaded bullpen. His trajectory largely depends on staying healthy enough to accumulate meaningful innings and demonstrate the reliability that championship-caliber teams demand from their relief pitchers.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ TOR | L 3-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/3 | @ WAS | W 13-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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