Height
5'10"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
29
College
N/A
Draft
2017, Rd 3, #100
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 350 | 0.24643198 | 23 | 103 | 0.6823519 | 18 | 259 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.4M
Guaranteed
$825K
AAV
$1.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Connor Wong's one-year, $1.4M deal with the Red Sox earns a solid B CVI, representing smart roster management for a catcher who provides legitimate major league value at a bargain price. Wong has established himself as an above-average backup catcher with surprising offensive upside, making this contract an excellent hedge against the inherent injury risk at baseball's most punishing position. At $1.4M, the Red Sox are paying roughly replacement-level money for a player who projects to deliver 1-2 WAR if called upon as a starter, creating immediate surplus value that's rare in today's market. The short-term nature of the deal also preserves Boston's flexibility as they evaluate their catching situation heading into their competitive window, while Wong's defensive reliability and improving bat give him clear trade value if the Red Sox decide to pivot. For a depth piece at the game's most volatile position, this represents the type of low-risk, high-reward signing that savvy organizations use to build championship rosters from the ground up.
Performance Analysis
Connor Wong grades as a solid performer among MLB catchers, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.245 batting average and a 0.680 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 23 home runs and 103 RBI through 348 games (a 11-HR, 48-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. Connor also contributes 18 stolen bases, adding a baserunning element to his profile. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Connor is a key contributor for the Red Sox. A 348-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | vs MIL | W 3-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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