Height
6'2"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
27
College
N/A
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 539 | 0.23734534 | 41 | 180 | 0.65456057 | 75 | 422 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.0M
Guaranteed
$1.2M
AAV
$2.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Orioles landed solid value by signing Leody Taveras to a $2M one-year deal, earning a B CVI for what amounts to smart roster construction. Taveras profiles as a rotational outfielder who brings elite defensive tools and baserunning ability — exactly the type of fourth outfielder every contending team needs but rarely pays appropriately for. At $2M, Baltimore is essentially paying replacement-level money for an above-average defender who can spell any of their three outfield spots while providing legitimate speed off the bench. The short-term commitment makes perfect sense given the Orioles' competitive window, as they can deploy Taveras as a defensive replacement and pinch-runner without blocking any of their premium prospects. While Taveras will never be mistaken for an everyday starter, this contract reflects excellent market awareness by Baltimore's front office. The one-year structure gives them flexibility to reassess after 2025 while getting a proven MLB contributor at a price point that leaves room for bigger moves elsewhere on the roster.
Performance Analysis
Leody Taveras grades as an above average performer among MLB outfielders, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.236 batting average and a 0.651 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 41 home runs and 177 RBI through 533 games (a 12-HR, 54-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. His 75 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a player entering his prime window at 27, Leody is a key contributor for the Orioles. A 533-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs SF | L 3-6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ CHW | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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