Height
5'11"
Weight
206 lbs
Age
30
College
LSU
Draft
2016, Rd 2, #77
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 472 | 0.24819624 | 47 | 179 | 0.7350831 | 61 | 344 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$3.0M
Guaranteed
$1.8M
AAV
$3.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jake Fraley's one-year, $3M deal with the Rays earns a solid B CVI, representing smart roster construction for a team navigating payroll constraints while staying competitive. The 29-year-old outfielder has established himself as a serviceable starter who can handle right field defensively while providing above-average speed and decent pop from the left side of the plate. At $3M AAV, Tampa Bay is paying market rate for a player who should deliver around 1-2 WAR in a full season — not spectacular, but reliable production that fits their analytical approach to roster building. The short-term commitment gives the Rays flexibility to evaluate younger outfield prospects in their system while maintaining a solid floor for their lineup. Fraley's combination of defensive versatility and base-running ability makes him particularly valuable for a Rays team that maximizes marginal gains, and this contract reflects appropriate compensation for a player who won't carry the offense but won't hurt it either. For a franchise that consistently punches above its payroll weight, locking in dependable outfield production at a reasonable price point represents exactly the type of efficient spending that keeps them competitive in the loaded AL East.
Performance Analysis
Jake Fraley grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.248 batting average and a 0.734 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 47 home runs and 179 RBI through 468 games (a 16-HR, 62-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 61 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 30, Jake is a key contributor for the Rays. A 468-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs CHC | L 2-6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tue, 4/7 | vs CHC | L 2-9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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