Height
6'2"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Draft
2018, Rd 1, #15
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 48 | 3.2637362 | 0-2 | 51 | 1.054945 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Cole Winn's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Rangers earns an A+ CVI, representing exceptional value for a Pro Bowl-caliber reliever at the league minimum. Texas has locked up a pitcher who profiles as a legitimate late-inning weapon for virtually no financial commitment, creating massive surplus value that could exceed $8-10M annually based on his projected performance. The Rangers are perfectly positioned to capitalize on Winn's emergence during their competitive window, as elite relievers typically command $12-15M AAV on the open market when they hit free agency. This contract structure gives Texas maximum flexibility while Winn develops into what appears to be a franchise-caliber bullpen piece, and if he maintains his current trajectory, the Rangers will have one of the most team-friendly deals in baseball. For a club still managing payroll constraints while trying to defend their championship, finding Pro Bowl-caliber production at replacement-level cost is exactly the type of value play that separates contenders from pretenders.
Performance Analysis
Cole Winn grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 3.36 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 1.05 WHIP across 59.0 innings pitched with a 7.5 K/9 rate. As a sophomore at 26, Cole is a key contributor for the Rangers.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs SEA | W 3-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | vs CIN | L 1-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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