Brooks Raley
#25 RP · Mets
Height
6'3"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
37
College
Texas A&M
Draft
2009, Rd 6, #200
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
A
A
B-
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 272 | 3.7395172 | 9-12 | 296 | 1.1397712 | 0.0 | 12 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.9M
Guaranteed
$1.1M
AAV
$1.9M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Brooks Raley, a 37-year-old left-handed reliever in his eighth MLB season, has carved out a valuable late-career niche as a situational specialist for the Mets despite very limited recent experience on the field. The veteran southpaw has shown flashes of his best form when healthy, earning an A-grade performance rating for his effectiveness in high-leverage situations and ability to neutralize left-handed hitters. However, Raley's durability concerns have significantly limited his availability, restricting his games played to well below the threshold of even a developing contributor, which raises questions about his reliability as a consistent bullpen piece. When active, the crafty veteran brings a deceptive delivery and plus changeup that has allowed him to succeed against both same-sided and opposite-handed batters throughout his journeyman career. His veteran presence and postseason experience provide intangible value to a Mets bullpen seeking depth and situational flexibility. The key for Raley moving forward will be staying healthy enough to contribute meaningful innings, as his limited durability profile makes him more of a luxury option than a foundational bullpen piece. If he can maintain his health, his performance suggests he still has the stuff to be an effective weapon in October.
Fan & Media Sentiment
B-
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Brooks Raley has quietly carved out a solid reputation as a dependable bullpen arm for the Mets, earning a B- sentiment grade that reflects his steady but unspectacular contributions. Media coverage consistently frames the veteran left-hander as a reliable presence who has finally found organizational stability after years of bouncing between teams. Beat writers view his secured roster spot and exercised club option as validation of his value as a steady contributor rather than a high-leverage weapon. The narrative around Raley emphasizes professionalism and consistency over dominant stuff, positioning him as the type of veteran depth piece that championship-caliber bullpens need. His media perception sits comfortably in that "solid starter" tier — not flashy enough to generate headlines, but trusted enough that his role feels secure heading into the season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/9 | @ ARI | W 3-1 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Thu, 5/7 | @ COL | W 10-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Brooks Raley is a veteran in his 8th MLB season listed at RP for the Mets. 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 Brooks Raley: Contract Value Index A, Performance A, Sentiment B-, Fan Verdict pending.
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