Height
6'0"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
37
College
N/A
Draft
2007, Rd 1, #37
Experience
13 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 953 | 0.245 | 129 | 459 | 0.726 | 3 | 795 |
| 2025 | | 69 | .197 | 6 | 21 | .598 | 0 | 42 |
| 2024 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$12.0M
Guaranteed
$7.2M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Angels' two-year, $12M commitment to Travis d'Arnaud earns a C CVI, representing a defensible but uninspiring move for a franchise desperately seeking veteran stability behind the plate. At 35, d'Arnaud brings proven big-league experience to a catching corps that lacked reliable depth, and his $6M AAV sits right in the sweet spot for a backup-caliber receiver who can handle 80-90 games without embarrassing himself. The positional scarcity factor works in the Angels' favor here — decent catchers don't grow on trees, and d'Arnaud's track record of handling pitching staffs and providing occasional pop (he's averaged 12 homers over the past three seasons when healthy) makes him a solid placeholder. However, this deal screams "we couldn't land anyone better" rather than strategic roster building, as d'Arnaud's defensive metrics have declined and his offensive contributions project as replacement-level going forward. For a team that should be maximizing every dollar during Trout and Ohtani's primes, committing two years to a depth piece feels like the kind of move that keeps you spinning your wheels in mediocrity. The contract length provides some security, but it also blocks potential development time for younger catchers in their system who might offer similar production at a fraction of the cost.
Performance Analysis
Travis d'Arnaud grades as an above average performer among MLB catchers, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.245 batting average and a 0.726 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 129 home runs and 459 RBI through 953 games (a 22-HR, 78-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. As a aging veteran at 37, Travis is a key contributor for the Angels. A 953-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs ATL | L 2-7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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