Height
6'3"
Weight
241 lbs
Age
33
College
Sacramento State
Draft
2014, Rd 5, #142
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 897 | 0.23790069 | 186 | 532 | 0.81975055 | 20 | 757 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.5M
Guaranteed
$900K
AAV
$1.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Guardians struck gold with Rhys Hoskins on a $1.5M AAV prove-it deal, earning an A CVI that represents one of the shrewdest signings of the winter. After missing the entire 2023 season with an ACL injury, Hoskins bounced back as a serviceable starter who provides exactly what Cleveland needed — veteran pop and plate discipline at first base without breaking the bank. This contract structure is pure genius for a franchise operating within tight payroll constraints, giving them a former 30-homer threat for less than what most teams pay middle relievers. The one-year term eliminates long-term risk while Hoskins rehabilitates his market value, and if he returns to his pre-injury form that saw him post 2+ WAR seasons in Philadelphia, this becomes highway robbery. For a Guardians team built around young pitching and looking to capitalize on their competitive window, adding a proven run producer at this price point while maintaining financial flexibility for future moves makes this deal a masterclass in value acquisition.
Performance Analysis
Rhys Hoskins grades as a near-elite performer among MLB first basemen, earning a A- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.238 batting average and a 0.819 OPS (above the league average of .720, an above-average mark) this season. With 186 home runs and 530 RBI through 888 games (a 34-HR, 97-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 20 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a experienced veteran at 33, Rhys is a key contributor for the Guardians. A 888-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ ATL | L 5-11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs KC | W 10-2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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