Height
5'7"
Weight
175 lbs
Age
31
College
Campbell
Draft
2015, Rd 13, #403
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 828 | 0.24617524 | 103 | 337 | 0.7339143 | 147 | 708 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$7.0M
Guaranteed
$4.2M
AAV
$7.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Cedric Mullins' one-year, $7M deal with Tampa Bay earns a C CVI, reflecting a reasonable but uninspiring investment in a solid starter coming off an inconsistent stretch. While Mullins showed legitimate star potential during his breakout 2021 campaign, his production has been more middling since then, making this contract feel like the Rays are betting on a bounce-back year rather than securing a proven commodity. The $7M AAV sits right in that awkward middle ground—too expensive for a true reclamation project, yet not quite elite money for a center fielder who needs to prove he can consistently deliver above-average value. Tampa Bay's front office clearly sees something in Mullins' profile that suggests he can return closer to his peak form, but given their typically shrewd approach to contracts, this feels like a mild overpay for a player whose recent track record doesn't fully justify starter money. The one-year term provides necessary flexibility, but for a franchise that usually extracts maximum value from every dollar spent, this C-grade CVI suggests they're paying market rate for hope rather than securing a bargain on proven production.
Performance Analysis
Cedric Mullins grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB center fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.247 batting average and a 0.737 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 103 home runs and 337 RBI through 826 games (a 20-HR, 66-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 147 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Cedric is a key contributor for the Rays. A 826-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs NYY | W 5-3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tue, 4/7 | vs CHC | L 2-9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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