Height
5'11"
Weight
213 lbs
Age
27
College
N/A
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 572 | 0.23644811 | 92 | 292 | 0.7659028 | 2 | 458 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$9.3M
Guaranteed
$5.6M
AAV
$9.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Astros' decision to secure Isaac Paredes on a one-year, $9.3M deal represents a calculated gamble that earns a C CVI — a middling value proposition for a solid starter at the hot corner. While Paredes has shown flashes of power upside and defensive competency at third base, the $9.3M price tag feels steep for a player who profiles more as a platoon piece than an everyday cornerstone. Houston clearly values his ability to provide immediate production during their championship window, but paying near-premium rates for a solid starter suggests they may have overpaid in a thin free agent market. The short-term nature of the deal provides some protection against downside risk, yet the Astros could have allocated those resources more efficiently given their depth of infield prospects in the farm system. Paredes will need to significantly outperform his recent baseline to justify this investment, making this a contract that hinges heavily on his ability to unlock more consistent offensive production. For a team with World Series aspirations, this feels like a necessary but uninspiring move that addresses depth without meaningfully elevating their ceiling.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Isaac Paredes, a third baseman for the Astros, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the third baseman position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Astros keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $9.3M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 27, entering his prime window, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ SEA | L 6-9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ COL | L 1-9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Transaction History
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