Height
5'9"
Weight
178 lbs
Age
31
College
St. John's River State CC
Draft
2015, Rd 12, #349
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 707 | 0.24767499 | 10 | 157 | 0.6332917 | 101 | 506 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$25.0M
Guaranteed
$15.0M
AAV
$5.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Blue Jays' five-year, $25M commitment to Myles Straw earns a C CVI, reflecting a defensible but uninspiring investment in centerfield stability. At $5M annually, Toronto is paying slightly above market rate for what projects as a rotational player — someone who brings elite speed and solid glove work but offers minimal offensive upside beyond his ability to get on base occasionally. While centerfield defense has value and Straw's range could help in Rogers Centre's spacious outfield, this contract essentially blocks potential development time for younger prospects while tying up resources that could have been allocated toward higher-impact positions. The deal makes sense as organizational depth, but for a team trying to maximize their competitive window with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette in their primes, committing five years to a player who profiles more as a fourth outfielder than an everyday starter feels like a missed opportunity. Straw will provide competent defense and veteran presence, but this CVI grade reflects the reality that $5M per year represents a premium for replacement-level offensive production, even with plus defense factored in.
Performance Analysis
Myles Straw grades as a solid performer among MLB center fielders, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.247 batting average and a 0.631 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 10 home runs and 157 RBI through 699 games (a 2-HR, 36-RBI pace over a full season), he brings minimal home run production to the lineup. His 101 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Myles is a key contributor for the Blue Jays. A 699-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs MIN | W 10-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs LAD | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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