Height
6'0"
Weight
191 lbs
Age
25
College
N/A
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 525 | 0.24860759 | 59 | 212 | 0.7156048 | 116 | 491 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.2M
Guaranteed
$2.5M
AAV
$4.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
CJ Abrams' one-year, $4.2M deal with the Nationals earns a C+ CVI, reflecting a reasonable but unremarkable investment in an above-average starter at premium middle infield. The 24-year-old shortstop has shown flashes of his former top-prospect pedigree with solid defensive metrics and emerging offensive contributions, making him a valuable bridge player as Washington continues its rebuild. While $4.2M represents fair market value for a player projected to deliver around 2-3 WAR, the short-term nature of this deal limits both upside and downside exposure for a franchise still 2-3 years away from serious contention. Abrams' youth and positional versatility provide decent value, but his inconsistent plate discipline and power development concerns prevent this from being a standout contract. The Nationals are essentially buying a prove-it year from a former top-10 prospect, which makes financial sense given their competitive timeline but lacks the ceiling or cost efficiency that would elevate this to elite CVI territory. This deal represents solid roster management rather than transformative value creation.
Performance Analysis
CJ Abrams grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB shortstops, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.249 batting average and a 0.716 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 59 home runs and 210 RBI through 523 games (a 18-HR, 65-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 116 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a young developing player at 25, CJ is a key contributor for the Nationals. A 523-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ MIL | W 7-3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs STL | L 1-6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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