Height
6'2"
Weight
211 lbs
Age
31
College
N/A
Draft
2013, Rd 2, #42
Experience
10 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1076 | 0.23732138 | 144 | 472 | 0.7349368 | 31 | 847 |
Current Contract
Length
6 years
Total Value
$70.0M
Guaranteed
$42.0M
AAV
$11.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Yankees' six-year, $11.7M AAV commitment to Ryan McMahon represents a puzzling investment in a rotational player that earns a C- CVI grade. McMahon's track record suggests he's a middling third baseman whose offensive inconsistencies and defensive limitations don't justify this level of financial commitment, especially for a franchise typically more discerning with their long-term deals. The $70+ million total outlay for a player who projects as a platoon piece or bench contributor seems particularly questionable given the Yankees' competitive window and their historical preference for impact acquisitions. Third base isn't exactly a premium position where teams should overpay for replacement-level production, and McMahon's profile doesn't scream "hidden upside" that would warrant betting big on future development. This contract feels like the type of move that looks mediocre on day one and ages poorly as the years progress, tying up significant payroll flexibility for a player who should be competing for a roster spot rather than guaranteed a starting role. The Yankees would have been better served addressing third base through their farm system or targeting a more established veteran on a shorter-term deal.
Performance Analysis
Ryan McMahon grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB third basemen, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.239 batting average and a 0.738 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 144 home runs and 472 RBI through 1065 games (a 22-HR, 72-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 31 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Ryan is a key contributor for the Yankees. A 1065-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4/5 | vs MIA | L 6-7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sat, 4/4 | vs MIA | W 9-7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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