Height
6'3"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
28
College
Old Dominion
Draft
2019, Rd 11, #319
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 424 | 0.266 | 70 | 262 | 0.786 | 3 | 427 |
| 2025 | | 160 | .264 | 32 | 113 | .798 | 1 | 164 |
| 2024 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$11.1M
Guaranteed
$6.7M
AAV
$5.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Royals' decision to lock up Vinnie Pasquantino at $5.5M AAV over two years earns a C+ CVI, reflecting a reasonable but uninspiring deal for a solid starter at first base. While Pasquantino has shown flashes of being an above-average hitter with decent power and plate discipline, first base remains one of baseball's deepest offensive positions, making his profile less unique than it would be elsewhere on the diamond. The $11M total commitment makes sense for Kansas City's competitive window — they're clearly trying to build around their young core while avoiding long-term financial mistakes, and this deal gives them flexibility to pivot if Pasquantino doesn't take the next step. However, at 27 years old, he's already approaching his prime years, and the production ceiling here likely caps out at 2-3 WAR seasons rather than the franchise-altering impact you'd want from a cornerstone player. The Royals are essentially paying market rate for a complementary piece rather than securing a discount on a breakout candidate, which explains the middling CVI grade despite the reasonable dollars involved.
Performance Analysis
Vinnie Pasquantino grades as a near-elite performer among MLB first basemen, earning a A- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.266 batting average and a 0.786 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 70 home runs and 262 RBI through 424 games (a 27-HR, 100-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. As a player entering his prime window at 28, Vinnie is a key contributor for the Royals. A 424-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs CHW | W 2-0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ CLE | L 2-10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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