Height
5'7"
Weight
166 lbs
Age
27
College
N/A
Draft
2017, Rd 3, #81
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 390 | 0.21388888 | 9 | 65 | 0.5383166 | 16 | 231 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.4M
Guaranteed
$840K
AAV
$1.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Nick Allen's one-year, $1.4M deal earns a C+ CVI — a fair market rate for a defensive specialist in his fourth year, though his F performance grade this season raises questions about whether Houston is paying for reputation over recent production. The 27-year-old shortstop has struggled mightily at the plate despite his elite defensive reputation, creating a disconnect between his glove-first profile and actual on-field results that makes this contract feel like a modest overpay for current output. For a player acquired mid-season from Atlanta specifically to provide infield depth and Gold Glove-caliber defense, Allen's salary sits in reasonable territory for a proven defensive specialist, even if his offensive limitations keep him firmly in a utility role. The one-year term structure works in Houston's favor, giving them flexibility to reassess after seeing a full season of Allen's contributions without long-term commitment risk. Given the media's cautiously optimistic framing around his defensive reliability and positional versatility, this deal reflects the Astros betting on Allen's reputation translating into meaningful contributions, though his current performance grade suggests that gamble hasn't paid off yet.
Performance Analysis
Nick Allen grades as a solid performer among MLB shortstops, earning a C+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.213 batting average and a 0.536 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 9 home runs and 65 RBI through 382 games (a 4-HR, 28-RBI pace over a full season), he brings minimal home run production to the lineup. Nick also contributes 16 stolen bases, adding a baserunning element to his profile. At 27, Nick is a player entering his prime window filling a role on the Astros roster. A 382-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
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