Height
6'1"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
27
College
N/A
Draft
2016, Rd 1, #1
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 414 | 0.24386503 | 58 | 175 | 0.72714657 | 24 | 318 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.0M
Guaranteed
$2.4M
AAV
$4.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Rockies secured a sensible depth piece by bringing Mickey Moniak back on a $4.0M AAV deal, earning a B- CVI that reflects solid value for a serviceable starter in right field. Moniak has shown flashes of his former first-round pedigree while providing adequate production at a position where the Rockies have struggled to find consistency, and this one-year commitment allows Colorado flexibility while giving the outfielder another opportunity to prove he belongs as more than a fourth outfielder. At $4M, the Rockies aren't overpaying for what projects as roughly 1-2 WAR production, particularly important for a franchise still navigating its competitive timeline and managing payroll constraints. The short-term nature of this deal aligns perfectly with Colorado's need to evaluate internal options while avoiding long-term commitments to players who haven't yet established themselves as core pieces. For a team that's been burned by bigger gambles on outfield talent, this represents the type of measured, low-risk move that could yield surprising returns if Moniak continues developing, while providing an easy exit strategy if he plateaus at replacement level.
Performance Analysis
Mickey Moniak grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.243 batting average and a 0.724 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 56 home runs and 173 RBI through 410 games (a 22-HR, 68-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 24 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a player entering his prime window at 27, Mickey is a key contributor for the Rockies. A 410-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ SD | L 2-5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fri, 4/10 | @ SD | L 3-7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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