Height
6'0"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Draft
2017, Rd 1, #1
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 269 | 0.2539185 | 48 | 164 | 0.76617926 | 20 | 243 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.9M
Guaranteed
$1.7M
AAV
$2.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Royce Lewis's one-year, $2.9M deal with the Twins earns a B+ CVI, reflecting smart risk management for a talent-rich but injury-prone corner infielder. The former first overall pick has shown flashes of elite production when healthy, but his durability concerns make this short-term commitment a savvy approach rather than a long-term gamble. At $2.9M AAV, Minnesota is paying below-market rate for a player whose ceiling remains franchise-caliber despite being limited to a serviceable starter tier due to availability issues. The Twins get cost certainty while maintaining roster flexibility, and Lewis gets another chance to prove he can stay on the field for a full season. This deal perfectly balances upside potential with downside protection, making it a textbook example of how teams should handle high-talent, high-risk players in their competitive window. If Lewis can finally string together 130+ games, this contract will look like highway robbery for Minnesota's playoff aspirations.
Performance Analysis
Royce Lewis grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB third basemen, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.255 batting average and a 0.762 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 46 home runs and 156 RBI through 258 games (a 29-HR, 98-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. Royce also contributes 18 stolen bases, adding a baserunning element to his profile. As a player entering his prime window at 26, Royce is a key contributor for the Twins. A 258-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs DET | W 8-6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Sat, 4/4 | vs TB | L 1-7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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