Height
6'0"
Weight
212 lbs
Age
35
College
N/A
Draft
2010, Rd 3, #104
Experience
12 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1378 | 0.2702863 | 181 | 678 | 0.7742096 | 104 | 1369 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$45.0M
Guaranteed
$27.0M
AAV
$15.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
J.T. Realmuto's three-year, $45M extension with the Phillies earns a D+ CVI, reflecting a deal that pays premium prices for what's becoming merely serviceable production. At 33, Realmuto is no longer the elite two-way force who justified his previous contract — his offensive numbers have declined notably over the past two seasons, and while he remains above-average defensively behind the plate, $15M AAV is steep for a catcher whose WAR trajectory suggests he's settling into "solid starter" territory rather than franchise-caliber impact. The Phillies are clearly prioritizing continuity during their championship window, banking on Realmuto's veteran leadership and hoping his bat rebounds, but this contract carries significant downside risk given catchers' tendency to age poorly and Philadelphia's need to allocate resources efficiently. While catcher is indeed a scarce position and Realmuto's familiarity with the pitching staff has value, comparable production could likely be found at a fraction of this cost, especially with the team's farm system producing catching depth. This feels like an overpay driven more by sentimentality and fear of change than cold financial analysis, limiting the Phillies' flexibility as they try to capitalize on their current core.
Performance Analysis
J.T. Realmuto grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB catchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.270 batting average and a 0.774 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 180 home runs and 677 RBI through 1373 games (a 21-HR, 80-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 104 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a experienced veteran at 35, J.T. is a key contributor for the Phillies. A 1373-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs ARI | L 4-5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ SF | L 0-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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