Height
5'9"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
30
College
N/A
Draft
2013, Rd 3, #85
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 648 | 0.242 | 118 | 304 | 0.783 | 48 | 498 |
| 2026 | | 1 | .500 | 0 | — | 1.167 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$49.5M
Guaranteed
$29.7M
AAV
$16.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Tyler O'Neill's three-year, $16.5M AAV deal with the Orioles earns a D+ CVI, reflecting a significant overpay for a serviceable starter with major durability concerns. While O'Neill flashed elite power potential during his 2021 breakout (34 homers), his inability to stay healthy has been glaring — he's missed substantial time in three of the last four seasons and hasn't eclipsed 120 games since that career year. The Orioles are essentially betting $49.5M that a 29-year-old outfielder with a troubling injury history can suddenly become the consistent 3-4 WAR player his raw tools suggest, which feels like wishful thinking given his recent track record. For a franchise trying to maximize their competitive window with young stars like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, allocating this much payroll to an injury-prone player who's averaged just 2.1 WAR over the past three seasons represents poor resource allocation. Baltimore could have found similar production at a fraction of the cost through their farm system or by targeting more reliable veterans on shorter deals. This contract looks destined to become an albatross that hampers the Orioles' flexibility during what should be their prime contending years.
Performance Analysis
Tyler O'Neill grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.242 batting average and a 0.783 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 118 home runs and 304 RBI through 648 games (a 30-HR, 76-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. His 48 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 30, Tyler is a key contributor for the Orioles. A 648-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ CHW | W 5-3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tue, 4/7 | @ CHW | W 4-2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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