Height
6'2"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
25
College
N/A
Draft
2019, Rd 1, #5
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 498 | 0.2625523 | 76 | 270 | 0.7795683 | 14 | 502 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.0M
Guaranteed
$3.0M
AAV
$5.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Riley Greene's one-year, $5M AAV deal earns a C+ CVI — a cautious but reasonable commitment for a talented outfielder caught between potential and production. The 25-year-old's current season stats (.0 AVG, 0 HR through 1 game) obviously don't tell the full story for a player coming off a 2025 Silver Slugger award, but his B- performance grade reflects the consistency questions that have defined his four-year career. At $5M for a corner outfielder in his fifth season, Detroit is paying moderate starter money for a player whose highlight-reel defensive plays and flashes of offensive brilliance keep organizational faith alive, even as spring training struggles persist. The one-year structure gives both sides flexibility — the Tigers avoid long-term risk on a player still trying to prove durability and sustained production, while Greene gets a chance to finally string together the full healthy season that could unlock his franchise-cornerstone upside. Given the media's mixed coverage acknowledging his talent while questioning his consistency, this deal represents a logical bridge contract that reflects Greene's frustrating middle ground between elite tools and reliable impact.
Performance Analysis
Riley Greene grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB left fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.264 batting average and a 0.785 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 76 home runs and 264 RBI through 486 games (a 25-HR, 88-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. Riley also contributes 14 stolen bases, adding a baserunning element to his profile. As a young developing player at 25, Riley is a key contributor for the Tigers. A 486-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs MIA | W 2-0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ MIN | L 6-8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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