Height
5'7"
Weight
165 lbs
Age
29
College
N/A
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1040 | 0.26577994 | 160 | 586 | 0.77448714 | 98 | 1099 |
Current Contract
Length
7 years
Total Value
$35.0M
Guaranteed
$21.0M
AAV
$5.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Braves locked up Ozzie Albies through his prime years at $35M over seven seasons, a deal that earns a C+ CVI given the mixed value proposition for a serviceable starter at second base. While Albies brings steady offensive production and plus defense up the middle, the $5M annual commitment feels slightly elevated for a player who projects as a 2-3 WAR contributor rather than an All-Star cornerstone. Second base lacks the positional premium of shortstop or center field, making it harder to justify paying above-market rates for solid but unspectacular production. The Braves clearly prioritized roster stability and maintaining their competitive window, but this contract carries meaningful risk if Albies doesn't elevate his offensive ceiling beyond serviceable starter territory. Atlanta's strong farm system provides organizational depth, yet committing this much guaranteed money to a player in the serviceable starter tier suggests they're betting on internal development rather than pursuing a more impactful upgrade. The deal isn't a disaster, but it represents the type of middling investment that championship-caliber organizations typically avoid when building around franchise cornerstones like Ronald Acuña Jr.
Performance Analysis
Ozzie Albies grades as a near-elite performer among MLB second basemen, earning a A- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.266 batting average and a 0.775 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 157 home runs and 582 RBI through 1028 games (a 25-HR, 92-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 98 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Ozzie is a key contributor for the Braves. A 1028-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs CLE | W 11-5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ LAA | W 8-2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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