Height
6'2"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
38
College
Texas State
Draft
2009, Rd 8, #246
Experience
15 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 2077 | 0.28777733 | 373 | 1235 | 0.8817766 | 174 | 2192 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.0M
Guaranteed
$2.4M
AAV
$4.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Paul Goldschmidt's one-year, $4M deal with the Yankees earns a solid B CVI, reflecting smart value acquisition for a proven veteran in the twilight of his career. At 38, the longtime veteran put up a respectable .274 average with 10 homers across 146 games, numbers that suggest he's still a capable contributor despite no longer being the MVP-caliber force who dominated from 2013-2022 with multiple Gold Gloves and Silver Sluggers. The modest AAV represents excellent risk management for a first baseman market where even declining veterans can command significantly more, giving the Yankees a low-downside bet on a player whose floor remains that of a solid starter. His 15-year track record and decorated resume—including that 2022 MVP season—provide organizational depth and veteran leadership without handcuffing the franchise long-term. The pragmatic, one-year structure aligns perfectly with his current career stage, allowing both player and team flexibility while acknowledging that Goldschmidt is now organizational depth rather than a cornerstone piece. For a team making strategic roster moves, securing proven production at this price point represents shrewd front office work, even if it won't move the needle dramatically.
Performance Analysis
Paul Goldschmidt grades as an elite performer among MLB first basemen, earning a A Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.288 batting average and a 0.881 OPS (above the league average of .720, an above-average mark) this season. With 372 home runs and 1232 RBI through 2074 games (a 29-HR, 96-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 174 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a aging veteran at 38, Paul is a key contributor for the Yankees. A 2074-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ TB | L 3-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sat, 4/4 | vs MIA | W 9-7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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