Height
6'4"
Weight
226 lbs
Age
27
College
Cincinnati
Draft
2020, Rd 4, #121
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 |  | 185 | 0.21935484 | 18 | 58 | 0.6805316 | 12 | 102 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Joey Wiemer's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Nationals earns a C CVI — a straightforward depth signing that reflects both the player's limited track record and Washington's patient rebuilding approach. The 25-year-old outfielder showed flashes of promise in Milwaukee but struggled with consistency, posting a rotational player profile that makes him better suited as a fourth outfielder than an everyday starter. At near-minimum salary, the Nationals are taking a calculated flyer on Wiemer's athleticism and power potential while their top prospects like Dylan Crews and James Wood continue developing. The contract structure makes perfect sense for a franchise that's still 2-3 years away from contention — minimal financial risk with legitimate upside if Wiemer can harness his tools more effectively. This fits squarely into the "why not?" category of moves that rebuilding teams should make, though expecting more than 80-100 games of replacement-to-slightly-above production would be optimistic. For a team prioritizing flexibility and lottery tickets over win-now moves, Wiemer represents exactly the type of low-cost gamble that could pay modest dividends without hampering future roster construction.
Performance Analysis
Joey Wiemer grades as a solid performer among MLB left fielders, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.205 batting average and a 0.638 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 16 home runs and 54 RBI through 180 games (a 14-HR, 49-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. Joey also contributes 12 stolen bases, adding a baserunning element to his profile. As a player entering his prime window at 27, Joey is a key contributor for the Nationals. A 180-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ MIL | W 7-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tue, 4/7 | vs STL | L 6-7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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