Height
6'1"
Weight
209 lbs
Age
33
College
N/A
Draft
2011, Rd 1, #45
Experience
10 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1065 | 0.265 | 204 | 636 | 0.818 | 160 | 1070 |
| 2026 | | 1 | .200 | 0 | 1 | .400 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
6 years
Total Value
$140.0M
Guaranteed
$84.0M
AAV
$23.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Trevor Story's six-year, $140M deal with the Red Sox earns a D- CVI, representing one of the more questionable commitments in recent MLB history. While Story brings above-average production to a premium position, paying $23.3M annually for a shortstop who profiles more as a solid contributor than a franchise cornerstone shows poor asset allocation for a team still defining its competitive window. The contract's length becomes particularly problematic when considering Story's age curve and injury history, as the Red Sox are essentially betting on sustained production well into his 30s at a position that demands elite athleticism. Boston's decision to bypass their promising middle infield prospects in the farm system for this massive financial commitment suggests a win-now mentality that doesn't align with their roster construction or payroll flexibility needs. The deal handcuffs the organization's ability to make more impactful moves while Story occupies a disproportionate chunk of their budget, making this a clear example of overpaying for positional need rather than true value. Even accounting for shortstop scarcity, this contract represents a significant overpay that will likely age poorly as Story enters the back half of the deal.
Performance Analysis
Trevor Story grades as a near-elite performer among MLB shortstops, earning a A- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.265 batting average and a 0.818 OPS (above the league average of .720, an above-average mark) this season. With 204 home runs and 636 RBI through 1065 games (a 31-HR, 97-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 160 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a experienced veteran at 33, Trevor is a key contributor for the Red Sox. A 1065-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ STL | L 2-3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs MIL | W 5-0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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