Height
6'3"
Weight
212 lbs
Age
29
College
N/A
Draft
2015, Rd 1, #5
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 777 | 0.27298954 | 148 | 495 | 0.8635871 | 121 | 757 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$240.0M
Guaranteed
$144.0M
AAV
$60.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kyle Tucker's four-year, $60M AAV deal with the Dodgers earns a D CVI — a steep overpay for even an elite right fielder entering his age-29 season. Despite his A-level performance and impressive trophy case including back-to-back Silver Sluggers (2023, 2025) and a Gold Glove (2022), the astronomical annual value pushes well beyond reasonable market parameters for the position. At 29, Tucker sits squarely in his established veteran phase, where the $240M total commitment carries significant back-end risk as he'll play his age-32 season in the final year. The early returns have been encouraging, with media coverage highlighting his defensive excellence and offensive contributions to the Dodgers' three-peat quest, suggesting he's living up to the "game-changing" billing. However, even elite production at a corner outfield spot rarely justifies this level of financial commitment, making this a classic case of championship-driven overspending. The four-year term provides some protection against total disaster, but the annual value remains fundamentally disconnected from positional value in today's market.
Performance Analysis
Kyle Tucker grades as an elite performer among MLB right fielders, earning a A Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.273 batting average and a 0.864 OPS (above the league average of .720, an above-average mark) this season. With 147 home runs and 490 RBI through 769 games (a 31-HR, 103-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 119 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Kyle is a key contributor for the Dodgers. A 769-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs TEX | W 8-7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ TOR | L 3-4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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