Height
6'3"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
29
College
Wake Forest
Draft
2017, Rd 2, #49
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 585 | 0.23490305 | 65 | 246 | 0.69400823 | 5 | 424 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.5M
Guaranteed
$2.7M
AAV
$4.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Gavin Sheets' one-year, $4.5M deal with the Padres earns a C+ CVI, reflecting a reasonable gamble on a serviceable starter who could provide adequate production at a non-premium position. The former White Sox outfielder has shown flashes of solid power but carries significant strikeout concerns and defensive limitations that cap his ceiling as anything more than a short-term depth piece. At $4.5M AAV, the Padres aren't overpaying for what projects to be roughly 1-2 WAR production, though they're also not getting a bargain on a player whose inconsistent plate discipline makes him a risky bet even in a prove-it scenario. The one-year structure works perfectly for San Diego's competitive window, giving them flexibility to pivot if Sheets doesn't pan out while avoiding long-term commitment to a player with clear limitations. For a team still fine-tuning their roster construction, this represents the type of calculated middle-tier signing that can fill innings without derailing payroll flexibility. The deal makes sense as organizational depth, but expecting Sheets to be more than a fourth outfielder or platoon bat would be setting unrealistic expectations for what remains a replacement-level talent with modest upside.
Performance Analysis
Gavin Sheets grades as an above average performer among MLB left fielders, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.236 batting average and a 0.698 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 65 home runs and 246 RBI through 580 games (a 18-HR, 69-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Gavin is a key contributor for the Padres. A 580-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs COL | W 5-2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Fri, 4/10 | vs COL | W 7-3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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