Height
6'0"
Weight
211 lbs
Age
31
College
N/A
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 474 | 0.28152493 | 53 | 225 | 0.75456417 | 13 | 480 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.0M
Guaranteed
$2.4M
AAV
$4.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Padres' decision to bring Miguel Andujar aboard on a one-year, $4M deal earns a B- CVI grade that reflects smart opportunistic buying in a thin outfield market. At 29, Andujar represents the classic "change of scenery" candidate — a former Rookie of the Year runner-up whose career derailed in New York but still possesses the raw hitting ability that once produced a .297/.328/.527 slash line. The $4M price tag for a solid starter-caliber bat carries minimal downside risk while offering legitimate upside if Andujar can recapture even 75% of his 2018 form in Petco Park's more favorable hitting environment. Left field remains one of baseball's easier defensive positions to mask limitations, and the Padres desperately needed lineup depth after a disappointing 2024 campaign. This represents exactly the type of calculated gamble that rebuilding clubs should be making — low financial commitment with the potential for either productive seasons or valuable trade asset creation. The one-year structure keeps San Diego's future flexibility intact while potentially addressing an immediate need at a fraction of what established outfielders commanded this winter.
Performance Analysis
Miguel Andujar grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB left fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.282 batting average and a 0.755 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 53 home runs and 223 RBI through 467 games (a 18-HR, 77-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. Miguel also contributes 13 stolen bases, adding a baserunning element to his profile. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Miguel is a key contributor for the Padres. A 467-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs COL | W 5-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fri, 4/10 | vs COL | W 7-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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