Height
6'1"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
33
College
N/A
Draft
2010, Rd 11, #352
Experience
12 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1373 | 0.2361111 | 218 | 576 | 0.79640317 | 31 | 935 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$37.0M
Guaranteed
$22.2M
AAV
$18.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Rangers' $37M commitment to Joc Pederson earns a D+ CVI, reflecting a puzzling overpay for a depth piece in a crowded market. At 32, Pederson is coming off a career year but has been maddeningly inconsistent throughout his tenure, oscillating between useful platoon bat and replacement-level production depending on the season. The $18.5M AAV puts him in the same financial stratosphere as solid everyday players, yet his defensive limitations at first base and pronounced splits against left-handed pitching make him more of a luxury item than a cornerstone piece. Texas already has established options at first base and designated hitter, making this signing feel more like roster redundancy than strategic necessity. While Pederson can certainly contribute when deployed correctly, paying him starter money for what amounts to a platoon role suggests the Rangers either misread the market or desperately wanted to add veteran presence regardless of cost efficiency. The two-year term provides some relief, but this contract represents the type of mid-tier overspend that can hamstring payroll flexibility without meaningfully improving championship odds.
Performance Analysis
Joc Pederson grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB first basemen, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.237 batting average and a 0.798 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 218 home runs and 575 RBI through 1369 games (a 26-HR, 68-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 31 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a experienced veteran at 33, Joc is a key contributor for the Rangers. A 1369-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ LAD | L 7-8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs SEA | W 3-0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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