Connor Brogdon
#75 RP · Guardians
Height
6'6"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
31
College
Lewis-Clark State
Draft
2017, Rd 10, #293
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
D+
C
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 201 | 4.427653 | 15-12 | 209 | 1.2684888 | 0.0 | 4 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$900K
Guaranteed
$540K
AAV
$900K/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
D+
FCA+
Connor Brogdon grades out as a below-average relief pitcher this season, falling into replacement-level territory among MLB relievers with his D+ performance grade. At 31 years old and in his sixth MLB season, the former 10th-round pick has settled into a depth role for Cleveland's bullpen, recently notching a save that suggests he's getting meaningful late-inning opportunities when called upon. His $900K annual salary reflects exactly what the Guardians expected when they signed him — a low-risk veteran addition who can absorb innings without breaking the budget. The media narrative around Brogdon is refreshingly straightforward for a reliever of his caliber, with coverage focusing on his transactions and game results rather than any concerning performance trends or injury issues. Cleveland's recent roster moves suggest they're actively managing their pitching depth, and Brogdon's modest contract and reliable availability make him a useful piece in that puzzle. While he's not generating excitement, his consistency as a journeyman reliever serves a clear organizational purpose in Cleveland's bullpen construction.
Fan & Media Sentiment
C
Mixed
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Connor Brogdon's public perception sits in cautious-neutral territory right now, reflecting neither meaningful enthusiasm nor serious concern — a fitting landing spot for a journeyman reliever signed to fill depth rather than anchor a roster. The media narrative around the 31-year-old has been almost purely transactional: coverage centered on the signing itself rather than any genuine excitement about what Brogdon brings to the table, with the recent save opportunity generating just enough positive signal to suggest the Guardians have at least modest confidence in deploying him in higher-leverage spots. That measured confidence from the organization is doing real work to keep perception afloat, because the on-field production grades out as below-average — a D+ performance grade is not the profile of a reliever who has earned trust through results, and that gap between narrative and output is worth watching. Cleveland's bullpen has seen a string of roster shuffles recently, with the organization cycling through several arms across different roster classifications in a short span, and that level of bullpen churn signals a team still searching for reliable pieces rather than one with a settled late-inning hierarchy. Sitting at 18-19 with a three-game losing streak and a long runway to the end of the regular season, the Guardians can afford to let Brogdon work through his role — but if the performance gap doesn't close, the neutral sentiment that's keeping his narrative stable won't hold for long.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 5/7 | @ KC | W 8-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Mon, 5/4 | @ KC | L 2-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Connor Brogdon is a player in his 6th MLB season listed at RP for the Guardians. 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 Connor Brogdon: Contract Value Index pending, Performance D+, Sentiment C, Fan Verdict pending.
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