Height
5'11"
Weight
175 lbs
Age
31
College
New Mexico
Draft
2015, Rd 24, #724
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 270 | 0.23857868 | 11 | 53 | 0.67151755 | 45 | 141 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.3M
Guaranteed
$750K
AAV
$1.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Sam Haggerty's one-year, $1.3M deal with the Rangers earns a B CVI, representing solid value for a serviceable starter who brings exactly what Texas needs in center field. At just over the league minimum, Haggerty provides above-average defensive versatility and speed at a position where the Rangers lacked depth, making this a textbook low-risk addition that could yield 1-2 WAR production. The short-term commitment aligns perfectly with Texas's competitive window — they get a proven utility player who can handle everyday center field duties without blocking any prospects or creating long-term payroll complications. Haggerty's track record of reliable defense and baserunning gives the Rangers flexibility to deploy their resources elsewhere while maintaining competent play at a premium position. For a team looking to maximize every dollar after their recent spending spree, securing a starting-caliber center fielder at this price point represents shrewd roster construction that should age well regardless of how their season unfolds.
Performance Analysis
Sam Haggerty grades as a solid performer among MLB center fielders, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.238 batting average and a 0.671 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 11 home runs and 53 RBI through 266 games (a 7-HR, 32-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. His 45 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Sam is a key contributor for the Rangers. A 266-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ LAD | L 7-8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 4/5 | vs CIN | L 1-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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