Height
5'9"
Weight
180 lbs
Age
33
College
N/A
Draft
2011, Rd 5, #172
Experience
12 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1539 | 0.2899689 | 293 | 920 | 0.880043 | 196 | 1772 |
Current Contract
Length
12 years
Total Value
$365.0M
Guaranteed
$219.0M
AAV
$30.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Mookie Betts' 12-year, $365M extension with the Dodgers earns an F CVI grade, representing one of the most questionable long-term investments in recent MLB history. While Betts remains an above-average starter with solid defensive versatility at shortstop, committing $30.4M annually through his age-41 season is financial malpractice for even the most well-resourced franchise. The Dodgers are essentially paying elite, MVP-caliber money for a player whose peak years are likely behind him, creating massive payroll inflexibility during what should be their championship window. This deal will likely become an albatross by year seven, when Betts will be earning superstar wages while potentially providing replacement-level production. The contract's structure shows a fundamental misunderstanding of aging curves and positional value, as no player—regardless of past pedigree—justifies this level of commitment into their late thirties. Los Angeles had the leverage and financial flexibility to structure a more team-friendly deal, making this F CVI grade a reflection of poor asset management rather than Betts' current talent level.
Performance Analysis
Mookie Betts grades as an elite performer among MLB shortstops, earning a A Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.290 batting average and a 0.880 OPS (above the league average of .720, an above-average mark) this season. With 291 home runs and 913 RBI through 1531 games (a 31-HR, 97-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 196 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a experienced veteran at 33, Mookie is a key contributor for the Dodgers. A 1531-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/4 | @ WAS | W 10-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fri, 4/3 | @ WAS | W 13-6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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