Height
5'6"
Weight
165 lbs
Age
25
College
N/A
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 43 | 0.15957446 | 1 | 8 | 0.44595745 | 1 | 15 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jorge Barrosa's one-year, $800K deal with the Diamondbacks earns a C+ CVI — a reasonable gamble on a serviceable starter that fits Arizona's competitive timeline without major financial risk. At that price point, Barrosa only needs to deliver around 1.0-1.5 WAR to justify the investment, a threshold that's achievable for a left fielder with his baseline skill set. The Diamondbacks are clearly prioritizing flexibility here, avoiding long-term commitments while addressing immediate outfield depth as they navigate their competitive window with young stars like Corbin Carroll and Gabriel Moreno entering their primes. Left field remains one of the more accessible positions to fill adequately, so paying market rate for a known commodity makes sense rather than gambling on unproven talent from their farm system. The short-term nature of this deal preserves Arizona's payroll flexibility for 2026 when they may need to extend their core players, while Barrosa provides a steady veteran presence who can contribute immediately without blocking prospects. This represents exactly the type of measured roster building that contending teams should pursue — not flashy, but strategically sound for a franchise balancing present competitiveness with future sustainability.
Performance Analysis
Jorge Barrosa grades as a solid performer among MLB left fielders, earning a C+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.148 batting average and a 0.409 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 1 home runs and 8 RBI through 41 games (a 4-HR, 32-RBI pace over a full season), he brings minimal home run production to the lineup. At 25, Jorge is a sophomore filling a role on the Diamondbacks roster.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ PHI | W 5-4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ NYM | W 7-2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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