Miguel Andujar
#41 LF · Padres
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Height
6'0"
Weight
211 lbs
Age
31
College
N/A
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
B
B-
D
N/A
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The Verdict on Miguel, in One Read
On the field, Miguel Andujar grades out as a strong LF for Padres (B- Performance). That places him 37th of 75 graded left fielders. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at B, good value. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 504 | 0.28303966 | 58 | 240 | 0.7618543 | 14 | 514 |
| 2026 | | 50 | .258 | 5 | 17 | .718 | 2 | 47 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.0M
Guaranteed
$2.4M
AAV
$4.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
B-
FCA+
Tape review and advanced metrics converge on a B- performance grade for Miguel Andujar. At 31 with nine years of major league experience, he's operating as a solid contributor rather than an above-average starter—the kind of established veteran who profiles as useful depth in a competitive roster. The Padres' recent roster activity, which has centered heavily on pitching acquisitions and organizational depth management, positions Andujar squarely in that complementary framework: a $4M, one-year deal reflects the club's view of him as a low-risk complementary option rather than a lineup cornerstone. His neutral media reception aligns perfectly with his performance standing—neither celebrated nor scrutinized, simply processed through the transaction wire as an administrative addition to San Diego's bench. At his career stage and price point, Andujar delivers exactly what the Padres contracted for: veteran utility value without drama or fanfare, fitting neatly into a roster framework that treats him as depth rather than a marquee piece in their stretch-run calculus.
Fan & Media Sentiment
D
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Coverage volume around Miguel Andujar produces a D sentiment grade in the current window. The narrative around the 31-year-old left fielder is decidedly muted—he's being positioned as a veteran depth piece on a one-year, $4 million deal, and while recent headlines suggest the Padres view him as more than organizational filler (a cleanup spot in the lineup, a Friar Friday appearance, his third home run of the season), there's little buzz building around his contributions. This tepid media perception actually tracks below his on-field production; his B- performance grade indicates he's been a solid contributor early on, yet the coverage remains low-profile and situational rather than celebratory. The Padres' recent roster moves—multiple pitching acquisitions and the signing of third baseman Will Wagner—suggest the organization is prioritizing depth in the arms and infield, which implicitly softens expectations for corner outfielders like Andujar. At nine years of MLB service and without any All-Star pedigree, Andujar fits the role of a credible but unheralded veteran, and the current D sentiment reflects exactly that: measured organizational confidence paired with zero mainstream momentum heading into the final stretch.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Miguel's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Miguel Compares at the Position
Miguel Andujar ranks 37th of 75 graded left fielders by performance. That slots Miguel between Tyler Callihan (B) just ahead and Jordan Beck (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Tyler CallihanPiratesBKyle StowersMarlinsBAlex CallDodgersBMiguel AndujarB-
Graded lower
Jordan BeckRockiesRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 6/10 | vs CIN | W 5-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 6/10 | vs CIN | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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About this player
Miguel Andujar is a veteran in his 9th MLB season listed at LF for the Padres. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Miguel Andujar, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B, Performance B-, Sentiment D.
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