Jose Butto
#70 RP · Giants
Height
6'0"
Weight
208 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
B
F
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 98 | 3.7619047 | 13-10 | 185 | 1.3227513 | 0.0 | 4 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Fan & Media Sentiment
F
Very Negative
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Jose Butto's public perception has taken a devastating hit following news of his blood clot surgery, earning him an F grade in current sentiment analysis. The vascular issue in his throwing arm represents the type of serious medical concern that fundamentally alters how teams and fans view a player's future reliability. Media coverage has been particularly damaging, with outlets essentially writing Butto off by focusing on Blake Tidwell's opportunity rather than Butto's recovery prospects. Fan sentiment reflects genuine worry about the long-term implications of arm vascular problems, which historically carry significant career risk for pitchers. At a modest $0.8M salary, Butto lacks the financial leverage to weather extended uncertainty, making his already precarious roster spot even more tenuous. The combination of serious health concerns and minimal organizational investment has created a perfect storm of negative perception that will be difficult to overcome even with a successful recovery.
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About this player
Jose Butto is a player in his 4th MLB season listed at RP for the Giants. 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 Jose Butto: Contract Value Index pending, Performance B, Sentiment F, Fan Verdict pending.
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