Height
5'9"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 499 | 0.24222222 | 67 | 264 | 0.74607515 | 47 | 436 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.0M
Guaranteed
$2.4M
AAV
$4.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Spencer Steer's one-year, $4M deal with the Reds earns a solid B CVI, representing smart roster management for a club still defining its competitive timeline. The 26-year-old first baseman has established himself as a serviceable starter who can contribute roughly 1-2 WAR annually while providing decent pop and acceptable defense at the cold corner. At $4M AAV, Cincinnati is paying fair market rate for a player who slots comfortably into the middle tier of National League first basemen — not a franchise cornerstone, but far from a liability. This contract structure makes perfect sense for the Reds' current phase, allowing them to maintain roster flexibility while their promising young core continues developing in the upper minors. Steer's age profile and production level align well with what teams typically pay for above-replacement-level production at first base, and the short-term commitment preserves payroll space for when Cincinnati decides to make a serious push. The deal represents exactly the type of measured, value-conscious move that rebuilding clubs should execute while avoiding long-term mistakes.
Performance Analysis
Spencer Steer grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB first basemen, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.243 batting average and a 0.750 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 66 home runs and 261 RBI through 488 games (a 22-HR, 87-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 47 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a player entering his prime window at 28, Spencer is a key contributor for the Reds. A 488-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs LAA | L 2-10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue, 4/7 | @ MIA | W 6-3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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