Ryan Vilade
#26 RF · Rays
Height
6'1"
Weight
226 lbs
Age
27
College
N/A
Draft
2017, Rd 2, #48
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C+
D
N/A
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The Verdict on Ryan, in One Read
On the field, Ryan Vilade grades out as a middling RF for Rays (C+ Performance). That places him 47th of 75 graded right fielders. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 71 | 0.23428571 | 5 | 30 | 0.65591836 | 3 | 41 |
| 2026 | | 44 | .288 | 4 | 25 | .808 | 3 | 32 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Fan & Media Sentiment
D
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Ryan Vilade carries a **D-grade** sentiment that reflects his status as organizational depth rather than a meaningful contributor. The veteran outfielder's acquisition by Tampa Bay generated minimal fanfare, with media coverage remaining notably tepid and transactional in nature. While he secured an Opening Day roster spot, the public perception positions him squarely as a replacement-level player fighting for scraps of playing time in a crowded outfield picture. The Rays' decision to trade for Vilade signals front office pragmatism more than genuine belief in upside, as coverage consistently frames him as insurance rather than impact. His neutral media treatment underscores the reality that at this stage of his career, Vilade represents the type of veteran depth piece that generates little excitement from fans or analysts alike.
News: 5FanVerdicts Analysis: 1
How Ryan Compares at the Position
Ryan Vilade ranks 47th of 75 graded right fielders by performance. That slots Ryan between Luis Matos (C+) just ahead and Victor Bericoto (C+) just behind.
Graded higher
Luis MatosBrewersC+Rob RefsnyderMarinersC+Kerry CarpenterTigersC+Ryan ViladeC+
Graded lower
Victor BericotoGiantsRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6/22 | vs KC | L 1-2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sun, 6/21 | vs WAS | W 4-3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Ryan Vilade is a player in his 3rd MLB season listed at RF for the Rays. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Ryan Vilade, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Performance C+, Sentiment D.
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