Matt Gage
#93 RP · Giants
Height
6'4"
Weight
261 lbs
Age
33
College
Siena
Draft
2014, Rd 10, #298
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
A
D
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 61 | 2.481081 | 2-2 | 54 | 1.2972972 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Fan & Media Sentiment
D
Negative
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Matt Gage embodies the classic "replacement-level reliever flying under the radar" narrative that defines much of San Francisco's bullpen depth. The sparse media coverage surrounding the young right-hander reflects his D-grade public perception — competent enough to avoid scrutiny, but lacking the dominance or volatility that generates headlines. His recent scoreless appearances have drawn modest acknowledgment rather than genuine excitement, while spring training reports of a new pitch suggest the Giants view him as a developmental project rather than a cornerstone piece. The minimal news volume perfectly captures Gage's current standing: a stable, unspectacular arm who provides organizational depth without commanding fan attention or generating trade rumors. For a reliever on what appears to be a team-friendly deal, this neutral-to-modest interest level indicates he's performing exactly as expected — neither exceeding expectations enough to build hype nor struggling enough to create concern.
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Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/9 | vs PIT | W 5-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Wed, 5/6 | vs SD | L 1-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Matt Gage is a player in his 3rd 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 Matt Gage: Contract Value Index pending, Performance A, Sentiment D, Fan Verdict pending.
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