Height
6'2"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
30
College
N/A
Draft
2013, Rd 16, #475
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 601 | 0.21911682 | 88 | 257 | 0.72403634 | 1 | 392 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$14.5M
Guaranteed
$8.7M
AAV
$7.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Danny Jansen's two-year, $14.6M deal with the Rangers earns a C CVI, reflecting a reasonable but uninspiring investment in catching depth. At $7.3M annually, the Rangers are paying above-average starter money for what amounts to a rotational player behind the plate — a premium that's hard to justify even in today's inflated market. Jansen brings solid defensive fundamentals and veteran leadership to a Rangers squad looking to stay competitive, but his offensive limitations and injury history make this feel like the type of deal that looks worse in year two. The catcher market has been notoriously thin in recent years, which explains why Texas felt compelled to overpay for stability, but comparable backstops have signed for less money with similar term lengths. While Jansen should provide adequate production in a platoon role, this contract represents the Rangers prioritizing familiarity and defensive reliability over upside — a safe but ultimately middling use of payroll flexibility that doesn't move the needle for a franchise trying to maximize its current competitive window.
Performance Analysis
Danny Jansen grades as an above average performer among MLB catchers, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.220 batting average and a 0.725 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 88 home runs and 256 RBI through 599 games (a 24-HR, 69-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. As a prime-age veteran at 30, Danny is a key contributor for the Rangers. A 599-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ LAD | L 7-8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs SEA | W 3-0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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