Height
6'1"
Weight
216 lbs
Age
25
College
N/A
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 613 | 0.26693952 | 59 | 275 | 0.7119025 | 49 | 587 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Luis Garcia Jr.'s one-year, $780K deal earns an A- CVI as a textbook low-risk, high-upside play for Washington. Despite his C- performance grade, the 25-year-old second baseman is generating genuine optimism around the organization, with media coverage highlighting his strong 2026 debut and solidified role at first base — a positional shift that suggests the Nationals see untapped potential in his bat. At near-minimum salary, Garcia represents the kind of cost-controlled talent that rebuilding teams dream about, where any production above replacement level delivers outsized value. His six-year veteran status provides enough seasoning to trust his approach, while his age-25 peak years align perfectly with Washington's patient development timeline. The recent headlines painting him as an emerging cornerstone player, combined with his RBI contributions early this season, suggest the front office's modest investment could pay major dividends if he continues trending upward.
Performance Analysis
Luis Garcia Jr. grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB second basemen, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.266 batting average and a 0.709 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 58 home runs and 269 RBI through 604 games (a 16-HR, 72-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 49 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a young developing player at 25, Luis is a key contributor for the Nationals. A 604-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
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