Height
6'2"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
34
College
N/A
Draft
2009, Rd 2, #59
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 |  | 1797 | 0.2819351 | 353 | 1186 | 0.8440542 | 31 | 1929 |
Current Contract
Length
8 years
Total Value
$260.0M
Guaranteed
$156.0M
AAV
$32.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Nolan Arenado's eight-year, $32.5M AAV extension with the Diamondbacks represents one of the most catastrophic value miscalculations in recent MLB history, earning an F CVI that reflects a franchise-altering mistake. Paying elite money for what has become rotational-level production is defensible for maybe two years while hoping for a bounce-back, but committing $260 million over eight years to a third baseman who's fallen from perennial All-Star to replacement-level performance is organizational malpractice. The Diamondbacks are essentially paying Manny Machado money for a player who currently profiles closer to a platoon bat, creating a massive opportunity cost that will handcuff their ability to address other roster needs throughout their competitive window. While Arenado's glove remains solid, defense-first third basemen earning superstar salaries into their late 30s is a recipe for buyer's remorse, especially when Arizona's farm system suggests they'll need every dollar of flexibility to build around their young core. This CVI disaster will likely define Arizona's front office tenure and serve as a cautionary tale about paying for past performance rather than future projection.
Performance Analysis
Nolan Arenado grades as a near-elite performer among MLB third basemen, earning a A- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.282 batting average and a 0.845 OPS (above the league average of .720, an above-average mark) this season. With 353 home runs and 1184 RBI through 1787 games (a 32-HR, 107-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 31 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a experienced veteran at 34, Nolan is a key contributor for the Diamondbacks. A 1787-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ PHI | W 5-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ NYM | W 7-2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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