Height
6'3"
Weight
222 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 585 | 0.24029772 | 74 | 242 | 0.7296708 | 33 | 452 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.8M
Guaranteed
$4.1M
AAV
$6.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jesus Sanchez's one-year, $6.8M deal with the Blue Jays earns a C CVI, reflecting a reasonable gamble on a serviceable starter with upside potential but significant question marks. The former Marlins outfielder has shown flashes of above-average power and defensive capability in right field, but his inconsistent plate discipline and streaky performance have kept him firmly in the "solid starter when locked in, replacement-level when not" category. At $6.8M AAV, Toronto is paying slightly above market rate for a player who projects somewhere between 1.5-2.5 WAR in an optimistic scenario, but the short-term commitment limits downside risk while giving them flexibility to pivot if he doesn't deliver. The deal makes sense for a Blue Jays organization that needed outfield depth without blocking their younger prospects, though paying middle-tier starter money for what could easily be a platoon bat feels like a mild overpay. Sanchez's age-27 season represents a crucial prove-it year where he either establishes himself as a legitimate everyday player or confirms he's better suited for a fourth outfielder role. The C grade captures this perfectly — not a bad signing, but hardly inspiring for a franchise trying to maximize their competitive window.
Performance Analysis
Jesus Sanchez grades as an above average performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.239 batting average and a 0.727 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 73 home runs and 238 RBI through 580 games (a 20-HR, 66-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 33 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a player entering his prime window at 28, Jesus is a key contributor for the Blue Jays. A 580-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
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