Height
6'3"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Draft
2017, Rd 2, #59
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 320 | 0.24370503 | 55 | 161 | 0.74153316 | 2 | 271 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Mark Vientos' one-year, $0.8M deal with the Mets earns an A- CVI, representing exceptional value for a rotational third baseman who flashed legitimate power upside in his limited big league exposure. At just $800K, the Mets are essentially getting a lottery ticket on a player who demonstrated the ability to impact games with his bat while providing adequate defense at the hot corner. This contract structure perfectly aligns with New York's competitive window, giving them flexibility to either extend Vientos if he breaks out or move on without financial consequence if he remains a bench piece. The deal also reflects smart roster construction in an era where positional depth matters immensely during the grueling 162-game season, particularly at third base where quality options remain scarce on the free agent market. For a rotational player with his ceiling, locking him up at near-minimum wage represents the type of shrewd, low-risk gamble that championship contenders need to make. The Mets get a potential breakout candidate without hampering their ability to pursue bigger fish, making this one of the more underrated signings of the winter.
Performance Analysis
Mark Vientos grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB third basemen, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.239 batting average and a 0.732 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 54 home runs and 157 RBI through 313 games (a 28-HR, 81-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. As a player entering his prime window at 26, Mark is a key contributor for the Mets. A 313-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs ARI | L 2-7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tue, 4/7 | vs ARI | W 4-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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