Height
5'10"
Weight
198 lbs
Age
27
College
N/A
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 98 | 0.2173913 | 1 | 17 | 0.5936135 | 4 | 40 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Cardinals' decision to retain Jose Fermin on a $0.8M deal earns a D+ CVI, reflecting a puzzling allocation of resources for a middle infield spot that demands more production. While Fermin has shown flashes as a serviceable starter with decent defensive instincts at second base, his offensive limitations make this contract feel like settling rather than strategically building. At $800K, the financial risk is minimal, but the opportunity cost looms larger — the Cardinals are in a competitive window where every roster spot matters, and committing to a player who profiles more as organizational depth than a difference-maker seems shortsighted. Given St. Louis's farm system strength at middle infield positions, this move suggests they're prioritizing familiarity over upside, essentially paying for a known quantity who projects as a replacement-level contributor. The one-year term provides flexibility, but for a franchise trying to maximize their competitive window, banking on Fermin as anything more than a stopgap feels like a missed opportunity to either develop internal talent or pursue a more impactful veteran presence.
Performance Analysis
Jose Fermin grades as a solid performer among MLB second basemen, earning a C+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.220 batting average and a 0.599 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 1 home runs and 17 RBI through 96 games (a 2-HR, 29-RBI pace over a full season), he brings minimal home run production to the lineup. At 26, Jose is a player entering his prime window filling a role on the Cardinals roster.
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