Height
6'0"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
30
College
Missouri State
Draft
2017, Rd 1, #11
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 453 | 0.2489164 | 90 | 244 | 0.7696038 | 3 | 402 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$3.2M
Guaranteed
$1.9M
AAV
$3.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jake Burger's one-year, $3.2M deal with the Rangers earns a B+ CVI, representing solid value for a rotational first baseman who brings legitimate power upside at a reasonable price point. While Burger projects as more of a platoon piece than an everyday starter, his ability to launch 25+ home runs when given consistent at-bats makes this contract particularly attractive for a Rangers team looking to add depth without blocking their long-term plans. The short-term commitment is shrewd asset management — Texas gets immediate offensive production to complement their competitive window while maintaining flexibility for 2026 and beyond. Burger's power-first profile fits perfectly as a designated hitter option and late-game pinch-hit threat, roles that become increasingly valuable during playoff pushes. At just over $3M, the Rangers are essentially paying replacement-level money for above-average offensive production, making this one of the more underrated signings of the winter. The deal also hedges against injury concerns with their current infield mix, giving Texas a proven MLB bat who can step into larger roles if needed.
Performance Analysis
Jake Burger grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB first basemen, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.247 batting average and a 0.766 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 88 home runs and 238 RBI through 447 games (a 32-HR, 86-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Jake is a key contributor for the Rangers. A 447-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ LAD | L 7-8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs SEA | W 3-0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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