Height
6'0"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
34
College
N/A
Draft
2009, Rd 1, #24
Experience
12 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.5M
Guaranteed
$1.5M
AAV
$2.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Yankees secured solid rotational depth by bringing in Randal Grichuk on a $2.5M AAV deal that earns a B CVI grade. While Grichuk has settled into a rotational player role at this stage of his career, the modest financial commitment makes perfect sense for a franchise looking to fill out its outfield depth without blocking prospects or committing long-term dollars. His right-handed pop and defensive versatility provide Aaron Boone with a useful bench piece who can handle spot starts against lefties and late-game defensive substitutions in right field. The one-year structure is particularly shrewd given the Yankees' competitive window and potential needs to reallocate payroll toward bigger targets, while the $2.5M price tag represents minimal risk for a player who can still contribute 1-2 WAR in a part-time role. For a rotational player entering his age-33 season, this contract strikes the right balance between immediate utility and financial flexibility.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Randal Grichuk, a right fielder for the Yankees, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the right fielder position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Yankees keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $2.5M/year, the modest salary keeps pressure manageable while any breakout would be a bonus. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 34, he is in the veteran phase of his career where sustained health and consistency will determine how fans and analysts judge his remaining value.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ TB | L 3-5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sat, 4/4 | vs MIA | W 9-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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