Height
5'11"
Weight
173 lbs
Age
31
College
N/A
Draft
2013, Rd 26, #773
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 674 | 0.25831202 | 41 | 207 | 0.6729053 | 22 | 505 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.1M
Guaranteed
$3.7M
AAV
$6.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Braves' one-year, $6.1M commitment to Mauricio Dubon earns a C CVI, reflecting a market-rate deal for organizational depth that carries minimal risk but limited upside. Dubon brings legitimate major league experience and defensive versatility across multiple infield positions, making him a valuable insurance policy as the Braves navigate their competitive window with an aging core. However, his offensive profile as a depth piece — someone who's more replacement-level bat than difference-maker — makes this contract feel like paying full freight for a player whose ceiling is spot starter production. The one-year structure works in Atlanta's favor, avoiding long-term commitment while maintaining flexibility for their farm system to develop, but $6.1M represents a premium for what amounts to a bench player in most scenarios. This deal reflects the reality of today's inflated utility player market, where teams pay starter money for depth pieces simply because they can't afford roster holes during a championship chase. Dubon should provide adequate fill-in duty, but this C CVI grade captures the disconnect between paying above-average money for decidedly average production.
Performance Analysis
Mauricio Dubon grades as a solid performer among MLB second basemen, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.257 batting average and a 0.669 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 39 home runs and 200 RBI through 664 games (a 10-HR, 49-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. His 22 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Mauricio is a key contributor for the Braves. A 664-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
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