Hunter Bigge#47

Las Vegas Aviators·BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Pos: Pitcher

B/T: R / R

Born: Jun 12, 1998 (28)

Height: 6' 0"

Weight: 215 lbs

Owned: 0.0%

From: Los Gatos, CA

Drafted: 2019

Hunter Bigge

#47

Las Vegas Aviators BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Position: Pitcher

Bats/Throws: R / R

Born: Jun 12, 1998 (28)

Height: 6' 0"

Weight: 215 lbs

Owned: 0.01%

From: Los Gatos, CA

Drafted:

G	GS	IP	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	SV	K/9	K/BB	FIP
18	0	19.1	1-1	6.98	1.45	14	14	0	6.6	1.00	4.50

The Athletics claimed Bigge off waivers from the Rays on Friday.

1w agoRotowire

It's not a surprise that Bigge didn't make it through waivers after he collected a 2.51 ERA and 36:10 K:BB over 32.1 innings in his first two major-league seasons. He's regressed in 2026 with a 6.98 ERA and 14:14 K:BB over 19.1 innings with the Rays and a 6.14 ERA and 37:20 K:BB over 29.1 frames with Triple-A Durham. However, Bigge is under team control for several more seasons and could turn into a high-leverage reliever with some adjustments.

The Rays designated Bigge for assignment Tuesday.

1w agoRotowire

The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Nick Madrigal. Bigge has looked like a high-leverage reliever at times but has struggled in 2026, posting a 6.98 ERA and 14:14 K:BB over 19.1 innings with the Rays and a 6.14 ERA and 37:20 K:BB over 29.1 frames with Triple-A Durham. The 28-year-old is under team control for several more years and could drawn interest via waivers.

The Rays optioned Bigge to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

May 30Rotowire

The 27-year-old will end up as the roster casualty necessary to make room in the bullpen for Cole Sulser (back), who returned from the injured list Saturday. Bigge owns a 6.98 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 19.1 innings with the Rays this season and gave up three earned runs without recording an out during his last appearance Friday.

Bigge (1-0) was credited with the win Thursday against the Red Sox, striking out one in two perfect innings of relief.

May 8Rotowire

Bigge is bouncing back nicely from a scary injury in 2025, which occurred when he was struck in the face by a foul ball and carted off the field. Nine of his 11 appearances have been scoreless to begin 2026, with the 27-year-old right-hander logging a 2.77 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 11:8 K:BB with four holds across 13 innings.

The Rays recalled Bigge from Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Apr 3Rotowire

He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by the injured Garrett Cleavinger (calf). Bigge narrowly missed out on an Opening Day roster spot despite a strong spring training, but he didn't have to wait long for his first promotion. The righty could work his way into high-leverage situations as part of an unsettled Rays bullpen.

Poor

Below Avg

Average

Above Avg

Elite

xERA

4.07

xBA

.230

Fastball Velo

82

96.6 mph

Avg Exit Velo

89.6 mph

Chase %

26.9%

Whiff %

25.9%

K %

16.5%

BB %

16.5%

Barrel %

5.3%

Hard-Hit %

36.8%

Hunter Bigge#47

Hunter Bigge

2026 Season

Player News

The Athletics claimed Bigge off waivers from the Rays on Friday.

The Rays designated Bigge for assignment Tuesday.

The Rays optioned Bigge to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Bigge (1-0) was credited with the win Thursday against the Red Sox, striking out one in two perfect innings of relief.

The Rays recalled Bigge from Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Percentile Rankings

Year by Year

Batting Splits

Splits

vs Batters: Left-Handed

vs Batters: Right-Handed

Year	G	GS	W	L	SV	IP	H	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2024TOT ▼	19	1	0	0	1	17.1	17	2	5	24	2.60	1.27
2025TB	13	0	0	0	0	15.0	11	4	5	12	2.40	1.07
2026TB	18	0	1	1	0	19.1	14	1	14	14	6.98	1.45
Career	50	1	1	1	1	51.2	42	7	24	50	4.18	1.28
Year	G	GS	W	L	SV	IP	H	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP