Chandler Simpson
#14 CF · Rays
Height
5'11"
Weight
170 lbs
Age
25
College
N/A
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
C+
C+
N/A
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The Verdict on Chandler, in One Read
On the field, Chandler Simpson grades out as a middling CF for Rays (C+ Performance). That places him 27th of 66 graded center fielders. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 164 | 0.29022083 | 0 | 38 | 0.6646594 | 58 | 184 |
| 2026 | | 58 | .278 | 0 | 12 | .641 | 14 | 64 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Performance Analysis
C+
FCA+
Chandler Simpson slots in as a middling centerfield option for Tampa Bay, earning a C+ performance grade in his rookie campaign. The 25-year-old speedster's calling card remains his elite wheels, which have generated highlight-reel moments like beating out routine grounders to first base and earning recognition in prospect speed rankings. However, his Opening Day benching signals real concerns about his overall readiness for everyday duty, suggesting gaps in his game beyond just the raw athletic tools. Simpson's developmental status on a rookie scale contract reflects where he sits in the organizational hierarchy — a work-in-progress player with clear physical gifts but question marks about translating those tools into consistent production. The recent power milestone of his first career home run represents a positive step in his development, though the modest buzz around that achievement underscores just how much growth is still needed for him to become an impact player rather than simply an intriguing prospect with upside.
How Chandler Compares at the Position
Chandler Simpson ranks 27th of 66 graded center fielders by performance. That slots Chandler between Jhostynxon Garcia (B-) just ahead and Petey Halpin (C+) just behind.
Graded higher
Jhostynxon GarciaPiratesB-TJ FriedlRedsB-Evan CarterRangersB-Chandler SimpsonC+
Graded lower
Petey HalpinGuardiansRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 6/17 | @ LAD | L 0-1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue, 6/16 | @ LAD | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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