Height
5'8"
Weight
193 lbs
Age
26
College
New Mexico State
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 234 | 0.25896862 | 14 | 99 | 0.67620844 | 6 | 231 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Pirates secured solid value by locking up Nick Gonzales at $0.8M for one year, earning a B- CVI that reflects smart roster construction for a rebuilding franchise. While Gonzales projects as a depth piece at second base rather than an everyday starter, this contract represents excellent risk management for Pittsburgh's competitive timeline. The Pirates are still 2-3 years away from contention, making this the perfect opportunity to evaluate whether their former first-round pick can develop into something more than organizational depth. At less than a million annually, Gonzales provides the Pirates with affordable middle infield insurance while they continue developing their farm system around Paul Skenes and Termarr Johnson. Even if he settles into a utility role, second base remains scarce enough league-wide that a capable backup at this price point delivers legitimate roster value. This B- CVI deal exemplifies how rebuilding teams should approach the margins — low cost, reasonable upside, and zero long-term commitment if things don't pan out.
Performance Analysis
Nick Gonzales grades as an above average performer among MLB second basemen, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.257 batting average and a 0.675 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 14 home runs and 92 RBI through 225 games (a 10-HR, 66-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. As a player entering his prime window at 26, Nick is a key contributor for the Pirates. A 225-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ CHC | W 2-0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs SD | L 2-8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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