Nick Pivetta
#27 SP · Padres
Height
6'5"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
33
College
New Mexico Junior College
Draft
2013, Rd 4, #136
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C
B-
C
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 258 | 4.4743276 | 70-78 | 1353 | 1.2648736 | 0.0 | 3 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$55.0M
Guaranteed
$33.0M
AAV
$13.8M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Fan & Media Sentiment
C
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Nick Pivetta's public perception represents a classic case of elevated expectations meeting harsh reality, earning him a C grade from analysts. The Padres organization demonstrated significant confidence by handing him the Opening Day assignment, with media outlets framing him as the rotation's most reliable arm heading into the season. However, that trust was immediately undermined by a nightmare debut performance that sent shockwaves through the fanbase and created an early narrative of disappointment. The brutal opening outing not only damaged early-season momentum but also shifted the conversation from organizational confidence to questions about whether Pivetta can handle high-leverage situations. Current sentiment reflects the sting of unfulfilled promise, with fans and media treating him as a solid starter who failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity to establish himself as a franchise-caliber piece. The perception has evolved from dependable veteran to a pitcher still searching for consistency when it matters most.
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About this player
Nick Pivetta is a veteran in his 9th MLB season listed at SP for the Padres. 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 Nick Pivetta: Contract Value Index C, Performance B-, Sentiment C, Fan Verdict pending.
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