Kyle Tucker
#23 RF · Dodgers
Gold Glove '22Silver Slugger '25All-MLB 2nd Team '23All-MLB Second Team '23
Height
6'3"
Weight
212 lbs
Age
29
College
N/A
Draft
2015, Rd 1, #5
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
C+
A
C+
N/A
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The Verdict on Kyle, in One Read
On the field, Kyle Tucker grades out as an excellent RF for Dodgers (A Performance). That places him 7th of 74 graded right fielders. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it fairly priced (C+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 833 | 0.27007055 | 152 | 522 | 0.85322094 | 123 | 804 |
| 2026 | | 65 | .237 | 5 | 34 | .714 | 5 | 57 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$240.0M
Guaranteed
$144.0M
AAV
$60.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Tape review and advanced metrics converge on an A performance grade for Kyle Tucker. At 29 and in the established veteran phase of his career, Tucker carries the pedigree of a franchise-caliber right fielder backed by multiple All-MLB selections (2021, 2022, 2023) and a pair of Silver Slugger awards (2023, 2025), making him among the elite offensive and defensive talents in the National League. His 2026 season has been marked by intermittent power—five home runs through 60 games—though his strikeout rate (48 K) reflects the swing-and-miss patterns typical of high-leverage hitters still finding their timing at the plate. The .243 batting average is his most glaring weakness so far, a noticeable dip from the hitting prowess that defined his recent accolades, though the fact that he's already appeared in 60 games suggests durability and a key role in the Dodgers' lineup as they sit in playoff position with the regular season's final stretch approaching. Media narrative frames Tucker as living up to his "game-changing" billing alongside the Dodgers' aggressive roster additions, with consistent praise for his defensive excellence and willingness to produce in high-leverage situations. With the Dodgers pursuing what's being characterized as a three-peat quest, Tucker's A-grade performance reflects his ability to impact winning baseball on both sides of the ball, even as the batting average normalizes over the season's final stretch.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Kyle's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Kyle Compares at the Position
Kyle Tucker ranks 7th of 74 graded right fielders by performance. That slots Kyle between Juan Soto (A+) just ahead and Dylan Crews (A) just behind.
Graded higher
Juan SotoMetsA+Austin SlaterRaysA+Corbin CarrollDiamondbacksA+Kyle TuckerA
Graded lower
Dylan CrewsNationalsRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 6/17 | vs TB | W 1-0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue, 6/16 | vs TB | W 4-3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
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About this player
Kyle Tucker is a veteran in his 8th MLB season listed at RF for the Dodgers. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Kyle Tucker, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Performance A, Sentiment C+.
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