Height
5'11"
Weight
189 lbs
Age
31
College
Ball State
Draft
2016, Rd 3, #86
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 315 | 0.24242425 | 21 | 96 | 0.7119948 | 19 | 208 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.6M
Guaranteed
$960K
AAV
$1.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Alex Call's one-year, $1.6M deal with the Dodgers earns a B+ CVI, representing shrewd roster construction by a franchise maximizing its competitive window. The 29-year-old right fielder brings serviceable starter production at a price point that allows Los Angeles to allocate premium dollars elsewhere while maintaining outfield depth. Call's track record suggests he can deliver 1-2 WAR over a full season — solid value at this salary tier, especially for a Dodgers team that prioritizes positional flexibility and veteran reliability over developmental projects. The short-term commitment is perfectly aligned with LA's aggressive win-now approach, giving them the option to pivot if internal prospects emerge or better alternatives become available. This represents the type of efficient, low-risk signing that championship contenders execute to fill roster gaps without hampering their ability to pursue marquee talent.
Performance Analysis
Alex Call grades as an above average performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.242 batting average and a 0.712 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 21 home runs and 96 RBI through 315 games (a 11-HR, 49-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. Alex also contributes 19 stolen bases, adding a baserunning element to his profile. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Alex is a key contributor for the Dodgers. A 315-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4/5 | @ WAS | W 8-6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sat, 4/4 | @ WAS | W 10-5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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