Height
6'0"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
32
College
Miami-Dade CC FL
Draft
2013, Rd 2, #65
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 720 | 0.244 | 58 | 247 | 0.692 | 5 | 482 |
| 2026 | | 1 | .333 | 0 | — | .833 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$14.0M
Guaranteed
$8.4M
AAV
$7.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Twins' $7M AAV commitment to Victor Caratini represents a decent gamble on a backstop who's shown flashes of competence but lacks the consistency to justify this price point, earning a C CVI grade. Caratini brings veteran presence behind the plate and occasional pop from the left side, but his defensive metrics have been inconsistent and his offensive production — while serviceable for a catcher — doesn't separate him from replacement-level options available for half the cost. At 30 years old, he's unlikely to develop into anything more than the rotational player he's been throughout his career, making this deal feel like an overpay for a team that could have allocated these resources toward addressing bigger roster holes. The Twins are clearly banking on his familiarity with their pitching staff and his ability to handle a younger rotation, but $14M total for a backup-quality catcher feels steep when considering the positional depth available in free agency and their own system. This isn't a franchise-killing contract by any means, but it reflects the type of middling resource allocation that keeps competitive teams from taking the next step.
Performance Analysis
Victor Caratini grades as an above average performer among MLB catchers, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.244 batting average and a 0.692 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 58 home runs and 247 RBI through 720 games (a 13-HR, 56-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. As a prime-age veteran at 32, Victor is a key contributor for the Twins. A 720-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ TOR | L 4-10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs DET | W 8-6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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