Height
5'11"
Weight
196 lbs
Age
27
College
Stanford
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 74 | 0.201 | 7 | 18 | 0.621 | 8 | 40 |
| 2026 | | 1 | .333 | 0 | — | .666 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Diamondbacks secured a sensible depth piece by bringing Tim Tawa aboard on a modest $0.8M deal, earning a C+ CVI that reflects solid value for a serviceable starter at second base. At this price point, Arizona gets a reliable middle infielder who can handle everyday duties without breaking the bank — exactly what you want when building around a competitive core that reached the World Series just two seasons ago. Tawa projects as a steady contributor who won't wow anyone but provides the kind of dependable glove-first production that keeps a roster balanced, particularly valuable given the positional flexibility that second basemen often provide. The one-year commitment makes perfect sense for both sides, giving the Diamondbacks affordable depth while Tawa gets a chance to prove he belongs in the big leagues on a consistent basis. This isn't a needle-moving signing, but it's the type of smart, low-risk move that championship contenders make to shore up their roster margins. For a franchise still in their competitive window, paying market rate for a serviceable starter represents exactly the kind of calculated roster building that keeps payroll flexibility intact while maintaining depth.
Performance Analysis
Tim Tawa grades as a solid performer among MLB second basemen, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.201 batting average and a 0.621 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 7 home runs and 18 RBI through 74 games (a 15-HR, 39-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. As a rookie at 26, Tim is a key contributor for the Diamondbacks.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ PHI | W 5-4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ NYM | W 7-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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