Height
6'0"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
28
College
Virginia
Draft
2018, Rd 1, #39
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 437 | 0.2579425 | 24 | 140 | 0.70033026 | 87 | 341 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.5M
Guaranteed
$915K
AAV
$1.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Rockies' decision to bring in Jake McCarthy on a one-year, $1.5M deal represents smart roster construction at an affordable price point, earning a B CVI grade. McCarthy profiles as a solid rotational outfielder who brings legitimate center field defense and speed — exactly the type of low-risk, upside play Colorado should be making while their competitive window remains murky. At $1.5M, the financial commitment is negligible for a player who can capably handle center field duties and provide value on the basepaths, addressing two areas where the Rockies have historically struggled. While McCarthy isn't a franchise-caliber talent, his defensive versatility and athletic profile make him a valuable depth piece in an organization still sorting through its identity. The short-term nature of the deal preserves flexibility while giving Colorado a proven major leaguer who can contribute immediately, whether as a fourth outfielder or spot starter. For a team that needs to be judicious with its spending and roster construction, this signing checks multiple boxes without creating long-term obligations.
Performance Analysis
Jake McCarthy grades as an above average performer among MLB center fielders, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.260 batting average and a 0.705 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 24 home runs and 139 RBI through 431 games (a 9-HR, 52-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. His 83 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a player entering his prime window at 28, Jake is a key contributor for the Rockies. A 431-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ SD | L 3-7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs HOU | W 9-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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