Height
6'7"
Weight
282 lbs
Age
33
College
Fresno State
Draft
2013, Rd 1, #32
Experience
11 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1146 | 0.29318735 | 368 | 830 | 1.0269985 | 65 | 1205 |
Current Contract
Length
9 years
Total Value
$360.0M
Guaranteed
$216.0M
AAV
$40.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Aaron Judge's nine-year, $360M extension ($40M AAV) with the Yankees earns a D- CVI, representing one of baseball's most questionable investments despite his elite current production. While Judge is undeniably a franchise-caliber slugger coming off a historic 62-home run campaign, the Yankees essentially mortgaged their entire competitive window on a player who will be 39 when this deal expires. The $40M annual commitment severely hampers roster flexibility for a team that needs pitching depth and middle infield upgrades, and Judge's age-30 start date means the back half of this contract will likely feature steep decline years coinciding with the team's contention timeline. Even elite right fielders rarely maintain MVP-level production deep into their 30s, and the Yankees' farm system lacks the depth to supplement expensive veteran talent around this massive commitment. This deal prioritizes short-term fan appeasement over sustainable roster construction, leaving New York vulnerable to salary cap constraints precisely when they should be maximizing their championship window. The D- CVI reflects the harsh reality that even great players can represent poor value when the contract structure ignores aging curves and team-building fundamentals.
Performance Analysis
Aaron Judge grades as an elite performer among MLB right fielders, earning a A+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.293 batting average and a 1.026 OPS (well above the league average of .720, an elite mark) this season. With 368 home runs and 830 RBI through 1146 games (a 52-HR, 117-RBI pace over a full season), he brings elite power production to the lineup. His 65 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a experienced veteran at 33, Aaron is a key contributor for the Yankees. A 1146-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ TB | L 3-5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sun, 4/5 | vs MIA | L 6-7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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