Height
5'8"
Weight
207 lbs
Age
29
College
Milwaukee
Draft
2017, Rd 2, #68
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 652 | 0.22597043 | 99 | 296 | 0.7229864 | 53 | 489 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$10.8M
Guaranteed
$6.5M
AAV
$10.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The $10.75M AAV deal for Daulton Varsho earns a C- CVI, reflecting a contract that pays slightly above market for what amounts to solid but unspectacular center field production. At 29 years old in his sixth MLB season, Varsho's B-level performance grade suggests he's delivering competent defense and timely offensive contributions, highlighted by his 2024 Gold Glove recognition that validates his defensive reputation. The single-year commitment mitigates risk for Toronto while paying premium dollars for what the media accurately frames as "reliable mid-tier talent without star-level buzz"—exactly the type of steady professional that commands $10M+ without generating excitement. For a second-round pick (68th overall in 2017) now in his prime years, this represents fair value for a defensively gifted center fielder who provides organizational depth rather than franchise-altering impact. The Blue Jays are essentially paying for consistency and veteran leadership, banking on Varsho's established floor while acknowledging his ceiling likely caps out at above-average production. With recent roster moves suggesting organizational evaluation rather than aggressive contention, this measured investment aligns with a team that values competence over upside in the outfield.
Performance Analysis
Daulton Varsho grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB center fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.227 batting average and a 0.725 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 99 home runs and 295 RBI through 648 games (a 25-HR, 74-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 53 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Daulton is a key contributor for the Blue Jays. A 648-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs MIN | W 10-4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs LAD | W 4-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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