Height
5'10"
Weight
180 lbs
Age
35
College
Vanderbilt
Draft
2013, Rd 14, #429
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$23.0M
Guaranteed
$13.8M
AAV
$11.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Mike Yastrzemski's 2-year, $11.5M AAV deal with the Braves earns a C- CVI, reflecting a contract that feels slightly overpriced for what projects to be serviceable starter production in right field. At 34, Yastrzemski is coming off a solid but unspectacular campaign, and while his track record shows he can contribute 2-3 WAR in a good year, the Braves are paying above-average money for what's likely to be replacement-to-middling output over the life of this deal. The timing makes sense for Atlanta's competitive window, as they needed outfield depth after missing out on bigger names, but $23M total for a corner outfielder entering his decline phase represents questionable resource allocation. Yastrzemski's plate discipline and occasional pop give him a decent floor, but right field isn't a premium position where you can afford to overpay for aging veterans. The Braves have one of the game's better farm systems and could have found similar production internally or through a cheaper veteran option, making this deal more about organizational impatience than smart roster construction.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Mike Yastrzemski, a right fielder for the Braves, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the right fielder position. His award history contributes positively to how fans and media perceive his career value. On a contract worth $11.5M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 35, he is in the twilight of his career, and fan sentiment will largely hinge on whether he can defy the aging curve and remain productive.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs CLE | W 11-5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ LAA | W 8-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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