Height
6'3"
Weight
203 lbs
Age
34
College
N/A
Draft
2010, Rd 1, #44
Experience
13 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1696 | 0.2716107 | 250 | 923 | 0.7844008 | 42 | 1747 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$780K
Guaranteed
$468K
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Nick Castellanos signing a one-year, $0.8M deal with the Padres represents exceptional value that earns an A+ CVI grade. The veteran right fielder, despite being classified as a rotational player at this stage of his career, brings proven major league experience and clutch postseason pedigree at essentially league minimum salary. San Diego gets a low-risk flier on a former All-Star who has delivered multiple 20+ home run seasons and can still provide solid right-handed pop off the bench or fill in during injuries. For a franchise pushing to maximize their competitive window with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado in their primes, adding depth pieces like Castellanos at bargain-basement rates is precisely how contenders should operate. The deal gives the Padres flexibility to see if Castellanos has anything left in the tank while maintaining payroll space for bigger moves, making this a textbook example of smart roster construction. Even if Castellanos only contributes 0.5-1.0 WAR in a limited role, the return on investment at under $1M makes this move a clear win for San Diego's front office.
Performance Analysis
Nick Castellanos grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.272 batting average and a 0.784 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 250 home runs and 920 RBI through 1688 games (a 24-HR, 88-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 42 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a experienced veteran at 34, Nick is a key contributor for the Padres. A 1688-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs COL | W 7-3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ PIT | W 8-2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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