Height
6'2"
Weight
202 lbs
Age
30
College
Arizona
Draft
2017, Rd 7, #208
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 28 | 0.17857143 | 0 | 2 | 0.4346247 | 4 | 10 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$780K
Guaranteed
$468K
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jared Oliva's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Giants earns a C- CVI, reflecting a low-risk flyer on a serviceable starter who hasn't quite established himself as a reliable MLB contributor. The 27-year-old outfielder brings decent speed and defensive versatility, but his bat remains a question mark after struggling to hit for average or power in limited big league opportunities. At near-minimum salary, the Giants are essentially getting a fourth outfielder option with upside potential, which makes sense for a team still building toward contention. The short-term commitment allows San Francisco to evaluate whether Oliva can develop into something more than a bench piece without blocking prospects in their system. While the grade reflects modest expectations, deals like this rarely hurt organizations — the downside is minimal salary exposure, and the upside could be uncovering a useful role player. For a Giants team that needs depth across the diamond, Oliva represents exactly the type of low-cost lottery ticket that smart front offices should be taking.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Jared Oliva, a position player for the Giants, is seen as a quality everyday player and key contributor at 30 years old. Still early in the career with 2 seasons of MLB experience, Jared's perception is still being shaped by each outing. On a league-minimum deal, any above-replacement production represents excellent value. Offensive and defensive production has been rated as above-average, earning a B- performance grade. Fans generally view Jared as a positive contributor to the Giants's lineup. Maintaining current production levels should keep sentiment favorable through the season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs PHI | W 5-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs PHI | W 6-0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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