Height
5'10"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
39
College
N/A
Draft
2005, Rd 1, #11
Experience
17 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 2263 | 0.27143198 | 332 | 1152 | 0.82198703 | 220 | 2267 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.3M
Guaranteed
$750K
AAV
$1.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Andrew McCutchen's one-year, $1.3M deal with the Rangers earns an A- CVI, representing exceptional value for a serviceable starter at a premium position. While the 37-year-old outfielder is well past his MVP peak, he's proven he can still contribute 1-2 WAR annually while providing veteran leadership for a young Rangers roster looking to build on their World Series championship. Right field remains one of baseball's thinner positions, and finding a competent bat who won't embarrass you defensively for essentially league minimum is increasingly rare in today's market. The Rangers smartly avoided long-term risk while securing a proven professional who can platoon, mentor prospects, and provide insurance if their younger outfielders struggle. McCutchen's track record of durability and clubhouse presence makes this the type of low-cost, high-floor signing that championship contenders should pursue. At $1.3M AAV, even a modest 1.5 WAR season would deliver elite production per dollar in a market where replacement-level veterans routinely command $3-5M annually.
Performance Analysis
Andrew McCutchen grades as a near-elite performer among MLB right fielders, earning a A- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.271 batting average and a 0.822 OPS (above the league average of .720, an above-average mark) this season. With 332 home runs and 1152 RBI through 2262 games (a 24-HR, 83-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 220 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a aging veteran at 39, Andrew is a key contributor for the Rangers. A 2262-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ LAD | L 7-8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs SEA | W 3-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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