Height
6'1"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
25
College
Duke
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 79 | 0.2029703 | 6 | 17 | 0.62332034 | 2 | 41 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Graham Pauley's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Marlins earns a C CVI, reflecting a reasonable gamble on a serviceable starter at the hot corner. While Pauley projects as a replacement-to-slightly-above-replacement player who might deliver 1-2 WAR in a full season, the minimal financial commitment makes this a sensible depth move for a Miami organization still building toward contention. Third base remains one of the more challenging positions to fill adequately across MLB, and Pauley's ability to handle the position competently while providing steady, if unspectacular, offensive contributions gives the Marlins a viable option without blocking their pipeline. The short-term nature aligns perfectly with Miami's timeline, allowing them to evaluate internal prospects while avoiding long-term payroll obligations. At less than $1M, even modest production makes this contract worthwhile, though Pauley's ceiling likely caps out at average starter level. This represents solid roster construction rather than a difference-making acquisition, giving Miami a professional veteran who can absorb innings while they continue developing their young core.
Performance Analysis
Graham Pauley grades as a solid performer among MLB third basemen, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.207 batting average and a 0.638 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 6 home runs and 16 RBI through 75 games (a 13-HR, 35-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. As a sophomore at 25, Graham is a key contributor for the Marlins.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ DET | L 0-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs CIN | W 7-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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