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
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 42 | 0.20833333 | 1 | 10 | 0.52708334 | 1 | 20 |
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.
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Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | @ BOS | L 0-2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thu, 5/7 | @ BOS | W 8-4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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About this player
Ryan Vilade is a player in his 3rd MLB season listed at RF for the Rays. 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 Ryan Vilade: Contract Value Index pending, Performance C-, Sentiment D, Fan Verdict pending.
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