Chad Patrick
#39 SP · Brewers
Height
6'1"
Weight
217 lbs
Age
27
College
N/A
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C+
D
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 34 | 3.5165563 | 5-10 | 147 | 1.3112583 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Performance Analysis
C+
FCA+
Chad Patrick delivered a middling C+ performance in his rookie season, positioning him as a back-end rotation starter for the Brewers. At 27 years old, he's earning Opening Day rotation consideration despite being in his first MLB campaign, which speaks to both Milwaukee's confidence in his abilities and their need for rotation depth. The media framing around Patrick reflects cautious optimism typical of developing starters, with coverage focusing on pitch analysis and the organization's belief in his potential rather than standout statistical achievements. His rookie scale contract at $780K annually means any meaningful production represents solid value for the franchise, keeping fan sentiment in positive territory despite inconsistencies that prevent him from grading higher. Patrick's age suggests limited developmental runway compared to younger prospects, but his current role as a rotation piece gives him the opportunity to establish himself as a reliable innings-eater. The Brewers' recent roster moves adding pitching depth indicate they're building around contributors like Patrick while maintaining organizational flexibility.
Fan & Media Sentiment
D
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The public narrative surrounding Chad Patrick has turned decidedly negative, and the D sentiment grade reflects a fanbase that has largely lost patience with what it's seeing from the 27-year-old rookie. The media framing around Patrick is about as precarious as it gets for a young starter — he entered the season with a rotation spot in hand, which felt like a vote of confidence, but coverage has quickly shifted toward depicting him as a fringe arm still finding his footing at the major league level, with early struggles against Boston and a recent rough outing against Detroit doing little to build momentum. His on-field performance grade of C+ tells a slightly more forgiving story than the sentiment does — he's not a disaster, but he's below-average by big-league standards, and the inconsistency gap between what he's shown and what the Brewers need from a rotation piece is widening. The front office activity over the last two weeks has only amplified the heat on his roster standing, with Milwaukee adding multiple pitchers — including a veteran right-hander returning from the injured list — in a flurry of moves that signal the organization is actively reinforcing the pitching staff around him. With the Brewers sitting at 19-16 and fighting for positioning in the National League Central, there's limited patience for developmental growing pains in the rotation, and Patrick's narrative right now is one of a young starter running out of runway to prove he belongs.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 5/4 | @ STL | L 3-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Tue, 4/28 | vs ARI | W 13-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Transaction History
Acquired RHP Chad Patrick from Oakland in exchange for INF Abraham Toro.
trade · 11/15/2023
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Acquired RHP Chad Patrick from Arizona in exchange for INF Jace Peterson and cash considerations. Acquired RHP Joe Boyle from Cincinnati in exchange for LHP Sam Moll and international pool money.
trade · 7/31/2023
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About this player
Chad Patrick is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SP for the Brewers. 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 Chad Patrick: Contract Value Index pending, Performance C+, Sentiment D, Fan Verdict pending.
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