Height
5'10"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
40
College
N/A
Experience
16 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 2207 | 0.24041411 | 335 | 1136 | 0.7763345 | 65 | 1881 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.0M
Guaranteed
$1.2M
AAV
$2.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Carlos Santana's one-year, $2M deal with Arizona earns a solid B+ CVI, representing excellent value for a proven veteran who can still contribute at the big league level. While Santana has transitioned into more of a rotational player at this stage of his career, his track record of patient plate discipline and occasional pop makes him an ideal low-risk flier for a Diamondbacks team looking to add depth without blocking their developing prospects. The $2M price tag is essentially replacement-level money for a player who should comfortably exceed replacement-level production, particularly in a part-time role where he can be deployed strategically against favorable matchups. Arizona gets the flexibility of a short-term commitment while adding a veteran presence who has logged over 1,400 career games and understands how to work counts and get on base. For a franchise still fine-tuning its competitive window, this represents the type of shrewd, low-cost acquisition that can provide unexpected dividends without hampering future payroll flexibility. The one-year structure allows the D-backs to reassess their first base situation next winter while giving Santana a chance to potentially earn a more lucrative deal elsewhere if he performs well.
Performance Analysis
Carlos Santana grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB first basemen, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.241 batting average and a 0.776 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 335 home runs and 1136 RBI through 2204 games (a 25-HR, 83-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 65 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a aging veteran at 39, Carlos is a key contributor for the Diamondbacks. A 2204-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4/5 | vs ATL | W 6-5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat, 4/4 | vs ATL | L 0-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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