Height
6'2"
Weight
193 lbs
Age
27
College
N/A
Draft
2017, Rd 1, #3
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 107 | 4.188228 | 27-41 | 605 | 1.3923973 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.6M
Guaranteed
$3.4M
AAV
$5.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
MacKenzie Gore's one-year, $5.6M deal with the Rangers earns a C+ CVI, reflecting solid value for an above-average starter with upside but notable risk factors. The 25-year-old left-hander brings legitimate strikeout ability and showed flashes of frontline potential during his breakout 2022 campaign, making this a reasonable gamble on talent over recent results. At $5.6M AAV, Texas isn't overpaying for a pitcher who profiles as a back-end rotation piece with the ceiling of something more, especially considering the premium market for starting pitching. The one-year commitment provides ideal flexibility for both sides — Gore gets a chance to rebuild his value after an inconsistent 2023-24, while the Rangers avoid long-term exposure to a pitcher whose command and durability remain question marks. This deal makes particular sense for Texas as they look to supplement their rotation without blocking prospects or committing serious money to anything beyond proven ace Nathan Eovaldi. While Gore's volatility keeps this from being a home run signing, the price point and term structure create enough upside potential to justify the investment for a contending club.
Fan & Media Sentiment
MacKenzie Gore, a starting pitcher for the Rangers, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Rangers keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $5.6M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 27, entering his prime window, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs SEA | W 3-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/3 | vs CIN | L 3-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Transaction History
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