Height
6'3"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
34
College
N/A
Experience
12 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1102 | 0.23982255 | 204 | 556 | 0.7838169 | 12 | 919 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$42.0M
Guaranteed
$25.2M
AAV
$14.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Angels' three-year, $42 million commitment to Jorge Soler earns a D+ CVI, representing a significant overpay for a rotational-level right fielder in his age-32 season. At $14M AAV, Los Angeles is paying above-average starter money for a player whose inconsistent offensive production and defensive limitations make him better suited for a platoon or bench role on most competitive rosters. Soler's boom-or-bust profile — capable of 30-homer seasons but equally prone to extended cold stretches and strikeout binges — doesn't justify this level of investment, especially for an organization that should be prioritizing younger, more reliable contributors as they attempt to maximize Mike Trout's remaining prime years. The positional value simply isn't there either, as right field remains one of the deeper offensive positions in baseball, making quality alternatives available at a fraction of this cost. This deal handcuffs the Angels' payroll flexibility while blocking potential development opportunities for younger outfielders in their system, all for a player whose ceiling is essentially a streaky DH masquerading as an everyday corner outfielder. The contract length compounds the risk, as Soler's power-dependent skill set historically ages poorly once players enter their mid-30s.
Performance Analysis
Jorge Soler grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.241 batting average and a 0.786 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 203 home runs and 550 RBI through 1094 games (a 30-HR, 81-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. Jorge also contributes 12 stolen bases, adding a baserunning element to his profile. As a experienced veteran at 34, Jorge is a key contributor for the Angels. A 1094-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ CIN | W 10-2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs ATL | L 2-8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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