Height
6'4"
Weight
265 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 78 | 0.21544716 | 10 | 40 | 0.62335896 | 4 | 53 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Giants' decision to bring back Jerar Encarnacion on a $0.8M deal earns a solid C+ CVI, representing competent roster management for a depth piece. Encarnacion profiles as a classic fourth outfielder — someone who can handle right field adequately while providing occasional pop from the right side of the plate, but lacks the consistency or defensive prowess to warrant everyday at-bats. At just $800K, San Francisco isn't overpaying for what amounts to organizational depth, and the one-year commitment gives them flexibility to pivot if younger prospects like Jairo Pomares or Wade Meckler force their way onto the roster. This type of rotational player signing rarely moves the needle for contending teams, but it's exactly the kind of low-risk move rebuilding clubs should make to fill out their 26-man roster. The Giants get a known commodity who can step in during injuries or platoon situations without breaking the bank, though expecting more than 200-250 plate appearances from Encarnacion would be unrealistic given his limited skill set.
Performance Analysis
Jerar Encarnacion grades as an above average performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.216 batting average and a 0.626 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 10 home runs and 40 RBI through 77 games (a 21-HR, 84-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. As a player entering his prime window at 28, Jerar is a key contributor for the Giants.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs PHI | W 5-0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs PHI | W 6-0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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