Height
6'0"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
30
College
Rice
Draft
2017, Rd 6, #185
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 175 | 0.24683544 | 10 | 60 | 0.65481794 | 23 | 117 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Reds secured solid value by locking up Dane Myers at $0.8M for one year, earning a B- CVI in what represents smart roster construction for a rebuilding club. Myers brings legitimate center field defense and rotational depth at a price point that allows Cincinnati flexibility while they develop their farm system prospects. At under a million annually, this deal carries minimal risk while providing the Reds with a serviceable fourth outfielder who can step into everyday duty if needed without breaking their competitive timeline. The contract's short-term nature aligns perfectly with Cincinnati's patient approach, giving them a reliable veteran presence without blocking potential breakout candidates from their prospect pipeline. While Myers isn't a difference-maker, he's exactly the type of cost-effective depth piece that contending teams often overpay for at the trade deadline, making this a shrewd acquisition that preserves payroll flexibility for more impactful moves down the line.
Performance Analysis
Dane Myers grades as an above average performer among MLB center fielders, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.245 batting average and a 0.653 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 10 home runs and 59 RBI through 172 games (a 9-HR, 56-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. His 23 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 30, Dane is a key contributor for the Reds. A 172-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | @ MIA | W 6-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mon, 4/6 | @ MIA | W 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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