Height
6'5"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
24
College
Arizona
Draft
2022, Rd 1, #19
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Daniel Susac's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Giants earns a C- CVI, reflecting the inherent uncertainty around an unproven catching prospect making his MLB debut. While the financial commitment is minimal and perfectly reasonable for a rookie-scale contract, the grade suffers from Susac's complete lack of big league track record and the brutal reality that most catching prospects flame out spectacularly at the highest level. The Giants are essentially buying a lottery ticket here — catchers with any semblance of offensive upside are incredibly valuable due to positional scarcity, but the position's defensive demands and physical toll make success far from guaranteed. San Francisco's competitive window considerations actually work in their favor, as they can afford to let Susac develop without immediate pressure to contribute meaningful WAR. The deal represents solid organizational depth-building rather than impact acquisition, which limits the CVI despite the low-risk nature of the investment. If Susac can even reach replacement-level production while showing glimpses of his prospect pedigree, this contract will look prescient in hindsight.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Daniel Susac, a catcher for the Giants, carries mixed public sentiment based on their contributions. Detailed statistical context will become available as the season progresses. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Giants keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $780K/year, minimal financial investment means any production is viewed favorably. Public perception is lukewarm, with fans hoping for a breakout but tempering expectations based on recent output. At 24, he has significant runway for development, and the baseball community will be watching closely for continued growth.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs PHI | W 6-0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 4/5 | vs NYM | L 0-9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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