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Birth Date12-23-1980
Height5' 10"
Weight195 lbs
Age32 years, 4 months, 26 days
BatsR
ThrowsL
1.52009
1.22010
1.32011
2.42012
1.22013
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YEAR TEAM AGE G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR TB BB SO HBP SF SH RBI SB CS AVG OBP SLG TAv VORP FRAA WARP
2003 DET 22 6 22 19 1 4 1 0 1 8 1 3 1 0 1 5 0 0 .211 .286 .421 .320 1.8 0.3 0.2
2005 LAN 24 14 26 25 1 4 1 0 0 5 1 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 .160 .192 .200 .165 -1.6 0.2 -0.1
2006 CIN 25 2 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200 .138 -0.8 -0.1 -0.1
2006 FLO 25 91 279 250 30 53 11 1 11 99 22 61 4 2 1 37 0 1 .212 .284 .396 .229 -1.4 -2.2 -0.3
2006 LAN 25 8 14 14 4 7 1 1 2 16 0 2 0 0 0 9 1 0 .500 .500 1.143 .505 3.9 -0.0 0.4
2007 FLO 26 66 197 173 35 58 19 0 12 113 20 38 3 1 0 39 2 0 .335 .411 .653 .340 25.0 -2.1 2.3
2008 FLO 27 145 506 461 59 120 29 5 22 225 33 116 7 5 0 73 6 1 .260 .316 .488 .275 23.9 5.4 2.8
2009 FLO 28 151 604 559 73 151 37 1 24 262 34 122 9 2 0 90 5 2 .270 .321 .469 .262 13.4 1.1 1.5
2010 FLO 29 120 487 452 60 120 24 3 11 183 30 100 4 1 0 58 9 1 .265 .316 .405 .260 11.9 -2.2 1.0
2010 SFN 29 33 82 73 11 21 4 0 3 34 7 21 1 1 0 7 0 1 .288 .354 .466 .275 3.3 -1.6 0.2
2011 SFN 30 121 461 405 54 97 25 0 14 164 49 96 4 3 0 52 5 2 .240 .325 .405 .272 12.9 -0.5 1.3
2012 BOS 31 130 528 476 70 127 34 1 22 229 42 129 3 6 1 81 2 3 .267 .326 .481 .289 23.6 -0.7 2.4
2013 ARI 32 31 117 106 8 30 5 1 1 40 8 15 0 3 0 13 0 0 .283 .325 .377 .255 2.4 0.1 0.3
Career91833283018406793191131231379247715362434653011.263.324.457.272118.4-2.211.8

Advanced

'opp' stats - quality of opponents faced - have been moved and are available only as OPP_QUAL in the Statistics reports now.
YEAR Team Lg G PA TAv oppAVG oppOBP oppSLG oppTAv BABIP BPF BRAA repLVL POS_ADJ FRAA BRR BVORP BWARP VORP WARP
2000 WMI A 0 498 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .317 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2001 LAK A+ 127 546 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .313 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2002 ERI AA 105 454 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .313 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2003 DET MLB 6 22 .320 .260 .320 .418 .000 .200 94 1.4 0.6 -0.2 0.3 -0.0 1.8 0.2 1.8 0.2
2003 TOL AAA 124 520 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .312 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2004 LVG AAA 60 259 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .282 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2005 LAN MLB 14 26 .165 .275 .335 .434 .000 .267 101 -2.6 0.7 -0.2 0.2 -0.0 -1.6 -0.1 -1.6 -0.1
2005 LVG AAA 115 448 .289 .279 .348 .441 .000 .310 112 13.4 10.3 -2 -2.1 -0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2006 CIN MLB 2 5 .138 .266 .336 .405 .000 .333 105 -0.7 0.1 0 -0.1 0.0 -0.8 -0.1 -0.8 -0.1
2006 FLO MLB 91 279 .229 .267 .327 .425 .000 .233 98 -9.7 7.6 -1.6 -2.2 1.4 -1.4 -0.3 -1.4 -0.3
2006 LAN MLB 8 14 .505 .289 .357 .444 .000 .500 102 3.8 0.4 -0.1 -0.0 -0.2 3.9 0.4 3.9 0.4
2006 LOU AAA 15 64 .333 .252 .328 .387 .000 .400 101 4.9 1.7 -0.6 0.4 -0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2007 FLO MLB 66 197 .340 .268 .331 .428 .000 .371 103 17.5 5.6 -0.4 -2.1 2.2 25.0 2.3 25.0 2.3
2007 JUP A+ 7 24 .345 .248 .310 .341 .000 .267 90 2.4 0.7 -0.3 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2008 FLO MLB 145 506 .275 .258 .322 .405 .000 .299 98 8.4 14.1 0.1 5.4 1.2 23.9 2.8 23.9 2.8
2009 FLO MLB 151 604 .262 .262 .324 .416 .000 .306 102 1.3 16.7 -1 1.1 -1.8 13.2 1.5 13.4 1.5
2010 FLO MLB 120 487 .260 .255 .314 .399 .000 .319 101 0.1 13.6 -1.2 -2.2 1.9 11.9 1.0 11.9 1.0
2010 SFN MLB 33 82 .275 .246 .314 .386 .000 .360 101 1.3 2.3 -0.3 -1.6 -0.8 3.3 0.2 3.3 0.2
2011 SFN MLB 121 461 .272 .255 .313 .395 .000 .279 93 5.4 7.9 -2.7 -0.5 -0.3 12.9 1.3 12.9 1.3
2011 FRE AAA 2 8 .400 .294 .352 .490 .000 .600 113 1.3 0.1 -0.1 -0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2012 BOS MLB 130 528 .289 .253 .311 .408 .000 .317 105 15.2 9.5 -5.1 -0.7 0.1 23.6 2.4 23.6 2.4
2012 PAW AAA 2 9 .243 .269 .343 .380 .000 .143 97 -0.2 0.2 -0.1 0.0 -0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2013 ARI MLB 31 117 .255 .255 .310 .420 .261 .312 102 -0.6 3.2 -1 0.1 -0.3 2.4 0.3 2.4 0.3
2013 VIS A+ 6 19 .157 .234 .339 .373 .277 .154 100 -2.2 0.6 -0.3 -0.1 -0.2 -2.1 -0.2 -2.1 -0.2
2013 RNO AAA 1 4 .484 .268 .349 .454 .289 .667 126 1 0.1 0 -0.1 0.2 1.1 0.1 1.1 0.1
CareerMLB3328.272.258.319.409.257.30410042.287.1-13.8-4.13.5120.411.9120.611.9

Statistics For All Levels

Year Team Lg PA R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG ISO TAv VORP FRAA WARP
2000 WMI A 498 71 116 17 9 7 68 55 83 11 3 .267 .361 .396 .129 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0
2001 LAK A+ 546 84 133 34 5 15 80 44 96 28 5 .276 .339 .461 .185 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0
2002 ERI AA 454 73 112 28 3 19 72 44 86 16 2 .280 .354 .507 .228 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0
2003 TOL AAA 520 74 135 35 6 20 61 32 86 15 6 .287 .337 .515 .228 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0
2003 DET MLB 22 1 4 1 0 1 5 1 3 0 0 .211 .286 .421 .211 .320 1.8 0.3 0.2
2004 LVG AAA 259 44 65 17 2 14 49 18 43 2 0 .273 .329 .538 .265 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0
2005 LVG AAA 448 79 105 21 4 22 63 49 103 4 2 .267 .351 .509 .242 .289 0.0 -2.1 0.0
2005 LAN MLB 26 1 4 1 0 0 1 1 10 0 0 .160 .192 .200 .040 .165 -1.6 0.2 -0.1
2006 LOU AAA 64 11 17 1 0 3 6 13 12 0 2 .340 .484 .540 .200 .333 0.0 0.4 0.0
2006 CIN MLB 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .200 .200 .200 .000 .138 -0.8 -0.1 -0.1
2006 FLO MLB 279 30 53 11 1 11 37 22 61 0 1 .212 .284 .396 .184 .229 -1.4 -2.2 -0.3
2006 LAN MLB 14 4 7 1 1 2 9 0 2 1 0 .500 .500 1.143 .643 .505 3.9 -0.0 0.4
2007 JUP A+ 24 2 6 1 0 2 3 1 6 0 0 .261 .292 .565 .304 .345 0.0 0.1 0.0
2007 FLO MLB 197 35 58 19 0 12 39 20 38 2 0 .335 .411 .653 .318 .340 25.0 -2.1 2.3
2008 FLO MLB 506 59 120 29 5 22 73 33 116 6 1 .260 .316 .488 .228 .275 23.9 5.4 2.8
2009 FLO MLB 604 73 151 37 1 24 90 34 122 5 2 .270 .321 .469 .199 .262 13.4 1.1 1.5
2010 FLO MLB 487 60 120 24 3 11 58 30 100 9 1 .265 .316 .405 .139 .260 11.9 -2.2 1.0
2010 SFN MLB 82 11 21 4 0 3 7 7 21 0 1 .288 .354 .466 .178 .275 3.3 -1.6 0.2
2011 SFN MLB 461 54 97 25 0 14 52 49 96 5 2 .240 .325 .405 .165 .272 12.9 -0.5 1.3
2011 FRE AAA 8 1 3 1 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 .500 .625 .667 .167 .400 0.0 -0.4 0.0
2012 BOS MLB 528 70 127 34 1 22 81 42 129 2 3 .267 .326 .481 .214 .289 23.6 -0.7 2.4
2012 PAW AAA 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .143 .333 .143 .000 .243 0.0 0.0 0.0
2013 RNO AAA 4 1 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 .667 .750 1.000 .333 .484 1.1 -0.1 0.1
2013 ARI MLB 117 8 30 5 1 1 13 8 15 0 0 .283 .325 .377 .094 .255 2.4 0.1 0.3
2013 VIS A+ 19 2 2 0 0 0 2 1 4 0 0 .125 .211 .125 .000 .157 -2.1 -0.1 -0.2

Injury History beta

Date On Date Off Transaction Days Games Side Body Part Injury Severity Surgery Date Reaggravation
2013-03-22 2013-04-13 15-DL 22 16 Left Lower Leg Recovery From Strain Calf - -
2013-03-04 2013-03-22 Camp 18 0 Left Lower Leg Strain Calf -
2013-03-01 2013-03-03 Camp 2 0 Left Lower Leg Soreness Calf - -
2012-07-03 2012-07-04 DTD 1 0 - Ankle Sprain - -
2012-05-19 2012-06-19 15-DL 31 0 Left Foot Fracture Navicular Foul Ball - -
2012-04-26 2012-04-27 DTD 1 0 Left Knee Soreness - -
2011-09-17 2011-09-29 DTD 12 11 Right Thigh Strain Hamstring - -
2011-09-01 2011-09-02 DTD 1 0 Left Hand Contusion HBP - -
2011-07-05 2011-07-06 DTD 1 1 Thigh Strain Hamstring -
2011-03-22 2011-04-20 15-DL 29 17 Right Lower Leg Strain Calf -
2011-03-05 2011-03-06 Camp 1 0 Left Wrist Contusion HBP -
2011-02-26 2011-02-27 Camp 1 0 General Medical Migraine -
2010-10-21 2010-10-21 DTD 0 0 Right Forearm Contusion HBP -
2010-08-06 2010-08-10 DTD 4 2 Neck Stiffness -
2010-04-27 2010-04-28 DTD 1 1 General Medical Respiratory Flu -
2010-03-06 2010-03-15 Camp 9 0 Right Thumb Soreness Thumb -
2009-09-27 2009-10-05 DTD 8 7 Left Wrist Contusion HBP -
2009-08-15 2009-08-16 DTD 1 0 Low Back Tightness -
2009-07-18 2009-07-19 DTD 1 0 General Medical Respiratory Flu -
2009-05-21 2009-05-21 DTD 0 0 General Medical Illness Migraine -
2009-03-16 2009-03-18 Camp 2 0 Left Lower Leg Tightness Calf -
2008-08-12 2008-08-12 DTD 0 0 Elbow Soreness -
2008-03-21 2008-03-31 Camp 10 0 Left Knee Hyperextension -
2007-09-12 2007-09-14 DTD 2 1 Left Thigh Soreness Hamstring -
2007-05-06 2007-07-19 60-DL 74 66 Left Thigh Strain Hamstring -
2006-08-17 2006-08-19 DTD 2 1 Right Knee Contusion Collision with Another Player -
2006-07-02 2006-07-06 DTD 4 4 Groin Strain -
2006-06-14 2006-06-14 DTD 0 0 Face Contusion HBP In Jaw -
2006-04-29 2006-05-23 15-DL 24 22 Left Fingers Contusion Little Finger -
2005-03-17 2005-03-31 Camp 14 0 Right Knee Laceration Sliding -
2003-07-05 2003-07-08 DTD 3 2 Hip Contusion Tailbone -

Compensation

Year Team Salary
2016 ARI $1,000,000
2015 ARI $9,500,000
2014 ARI $9,500,000
2013 ARI $6,000,000
2012 BOS $3,000,000
2011 SFN $6,300,000
2010 FLO $4,450,000
2009 FLO $2,225,000
2008 FLO $390,000
2007 FLO $380,000
2006 LAN $327,500
YearsDescriptionSalary
7 yrPrevious$17,072,500
2011Current$6,000,000
8 yrPvs + Cur$23,072,500
3 yrFuture$20,000,000
11 yrTotal$43,072,500

 

Service TimeAgentContract Status
7 y 58 dSFX3 years/$26M (2013-15), 2016 option

Details
  • 3 years/$26M (2013-15), plus 2016 club option. Signed by Arizona as a free agent 12/22/12. $3M signing bonus. 13:$5M, 14:$8.5M, 15:$8.5M, 16:$9.5M club option, $1M buyout.
  • 1 year/$3M (2012). Signed by Boston as a free agent 1/26/12.
  • 1 year/$6.3M (2011). Re-signed by San Francisco 1/19/11 (avoided arbitration).
  • 1 year/$4.45M (2010). Won arbitration with Florida 2/16/10. Claimed by San Francisco off waivers from Florida 8/22/10.
  • 1 year/$2.25M (2009). Re-signed 1/20/09 (avoided arbitration). $25,000 in performance bonuses.
  • 1 year/$0.39M (2008). Renewed by Florida 3/2/08.
  • 1 year/$0.38M (2007). Re-signed by Florida 3/07.
  • 1 year/$0.3275M (2006). Re-signed by LA Dodgers 2/06. Acquired by Cincinnati in trade from LA Dodgers 4/06. Acquired by Florida in trade from Cincinnati 5/06.
  • 1 year/$0.3165M (2005). Re-signed by LA Dodgers 2/05 ($70,600 in minors).
  • 1 year/$0.3M (2004). Re-signed by Detroit 2/04 ($70,600 in minors). Acquired by LA Dodgers in trade from Detroit 4/04.
  • 1 year/$0.3M (2003). Contract purchased by Detroit 11/02. Re-signed by Detroit 3/03 (split contract).
  • Drafted by Detroit 1999 (4-117) (Carlsbad HS, N.M.).

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Platoon

SORT_FIELD PLATOON AVG OBP SLG TAv
10 vs L (Multi) .282 .359 .566 .325
11 vs R (Multi) .254 .313 .415 .259
18 Split (Multi) -.027 -.046 -.152 -.066
19 LgAvg (Multi) -.014 -.024 -.036 -.020
30 vs L (2012) .295 .373 .636 .354
31 vs R (2012) .256 .308 .422 .264
38 Split (2012) -.040 -.066 -.215 -.090
39 LgAvg (2012) -.013 -.022 -.038 -.020

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DateQuestionAnswer
2010-11-02 13:00:00Why do so many people complain about the WS winner because they weren't built to last? Why should that matter? They have a shiny new flag and you don't. Too many screeds are written with the downside of the Giants as the main points, instead of a great late-season and post-season run. The fact that we shouldn't expect a repeat next year should be a postscript at most, no? In other words, don't forget to celebrate the baseball before you skewer the managerial approach. Am I wrong?
(R.A.Wagman from @RAWagman)
I completely agree. If there was such a thing as Marlins fans I would pose the question of whether they cried over the fact that the team couldn't compete in 1998 after winning it all in 1997, or if they basked in the warm glowing warming glow of a world series title. I think a lot of this stems from the fact that people don't like certain teams to have the upper hand on theirs, or because certain people don't agree with the style of the Giants club. I know a lot of people like to make fun of Brian Sabean and so the initial reaction is to detract from him instead of giving the Giants credit. I also think people just have a hard time believing how a team with Aubrey Huff, Cody Ross, Freddy Sanchez, et al, managed to win a world series, so the kneejerk reaction is to say "But you won't do it again!"

As I said earlier, the story here should be how dominant that entire pitching staff looked. The Giants will not score a lot of runs over the next couple of years, but that is the best 5-man starting rotation in baseball. (Eric Seidman)
2010-08-17 14:45:00Technically, Eric, the chat still didn't start on time. Care to weigh in on Normandin/Jaffe's Papelbon debate?
(Alfred Eisenstein from Brussels)
My take is more closely linked to Jay's, though I certainly agree with components of Marc's argument. For instance, I am very much a proponent of the idea of non-tendering players whose perceived value vastly exceeds the actual value, so long as the resources saved in not tendering the player a contract can be better allocated elsewhere. For instance, the Marlins should non-tender Cody Ross, because he's only a decent player, and will not play a role in their future. Why not use the extra $6-7 mil elsewhere? It's not as if they don't have prospects capable of filling in around the diamond at potentially the same numbers as Ross, and not employing Ross won't really impact their playoff chances.

With Papelbon, the big difference for me is that the Red Sox can afford to pay him $11-12 million and still spend elsewhere to improve the team. And keep in mind that the Sox were right in the thick of things until the injury bug hit the team. As Jay pointed out, reliever performance is incredibly volatile, and if there is a chance that Papelbon could revert to his sub-2.50 ERA ways next year, that is probably worth the risk of paying a less effective reliever a lot of money, given the ample resources at the Sox's disposal. To them, the $12 million isn't that lofty of an investment, especially if it means that there is a greater than 1/3 chance that he can return to his dominant form. And with relievers, I might even handicap that at greater than 50 percent given their volatility. So I am siding with Jay in that he should be tendered a contract, but only due to the context of the team -- if we were talking about a reliever on, say, the Brewers, no, he should be non-tendered at that point. (Eric Seidman)
2010-05-05 13:00:00What do you do with Juan Rivera, Cody Ross, and Carlos Lee in a 12 team mixed roto league? They're KILLING me!!
(Andy M from Minneapolis)
Sacrifice Carlos Lee to the gods in the hopes that it appeases them, therefore improving the performance of your other outfielders.

I was down on Lee a bit this year since he started to slip in 2009, but this seems kind of dramatic. Then again, given his body type and comps and all that, I guess it wouldn't be a surprise if he fell off the planet all at once. (Marc Normandin)
2010-02-17 16:00:00Tommy, Who are some players that you hope to add to all your fantasy teams this year (mid to late round)? Thanks, Dan
(dandaman from Sea Cliff)
I got a couple questions to this effect. I think Cody Ross remains underrated, especially if you play in a league with individual outfield positions. I think Rafael Soriano is a great closer for where he is going in drafts. I'm big on a bounce back from Jay Bruce as well. (Tommy Bennett)
2010-02-26 13:00:00Who did you most enjoy interviewing in the past year that you've never interviewed before, and why?
(Chris from Cambridge)
Cody Ross, because I walked away thinking more highly about the human race. (David Laurila)
2009-07-30 14:00:00Can the Tigers make a legit move on Josh Willingham and/or Jarrod Washburn? Or will they get what's behind Door #3 and end up w/Cody Ross? Thanks.
(lemppi from Ankeny, IA)
I think it's door No. 3. They don't really have much in the way of prospects that excited other teams. However, I don't think Cody Ross is a bad consolation prize. He's a pretty underrated player in my book. (John Perrotto)
2009-07-21 13:00:00A couple of questions about your interviews. Who's the nicest, genuinely nicest person you've interviewed? Who has been the most surprisingly candid with you? I enjoy your interviews, but sometimes the subject is well-skilled in not revealing anything or offending anyone. Thanks.
(GrinnellSteve from Iowa)
Far too many players are well-skilled in not revealing much, which is no big surprise given that they are often schooled to do so. The nicest person? That is difficult to answer. I will say that the most recent Q&A to go up, Cody Ross, is probably on the short list.

The most candid is also a difficult question. Off the top of my head, maybe Shea Hillenbrand? (David Laurila)
2009-07-21 13:00:00Your Cody Ross piece was what prompted me to ask. I think it was Christina who suggested my White Sox go after him. After reading your interview I thought there was a guy I could really pull for.
(GrinnellSteve from Iowa)
I hear you, because I'm not scared to admit that I root for good people. That said, a team full of .330/.450/.540 A-Holes is prefereable to a team full of .275/.350/450 Cody Ross's if the goal is to attend a World Series parade. (David Laurila)
2009-05-04 14:00:00Hey Joe: I was in Florida last week to see Cody Ross throw an inning in relief. I'm wondering with all the research on bull pen usage and win expectancy, what's the point of a game (inning and number of runs down) where a team should use a position player to pitch? Second, why don't see more of this? Could a team gain an advantage by carrying the "Ultimate Utility Man" who could play a couple of different positions and pitch in blowouts? I know the Cards used Miles as such lat year.
(Jason from Work... )
This was tried in recent seasons with Brooks Kieschnick and David McCarty, to minimal effect. It hasn't caught on, as teams really seem to want to have as many actual pitchers at their disposal--the Padres had 14 on their roster for a couple of days this April--as humanly possible. And creativity is often punished by death in MLB. (Joe Sheehan)
2009-03-03 13:00:00Cody Ross = 2009's Ludwick?
(Hank from Miami)
I like Cody Ross a lot, and PECOTA does too, though his forecast (under 500 PA) doesn't make it look like that so much. I'm not sure if he's going to explode the same way Ludwick did, but both fantasy owners and the Marlins should be pleased that he's now been set free. (Marc Normandin)
2008-10-07 13:00:00I caught the last game at Shea and was impressed by Maybin. Physically he's imposing, athletic, fast-- made a couple great plays, but is he ready to contribute and how much of an upgrade will a full season of Maybin be over... whoever they played in CF this year? Also what do the Fish do about the logjam of mediocre corner bats?
(aaron from NJ)
Maybin's a tough read. He's got a ton of talent, but he didn't exactly rip Double-A to pieces, and he's going to be just 22 years old next year. I think they should start him out in Triple-A, see how he reacts, and then bring him along accordingly.

The Marlins ran Cody Ross out to center for 109 games this year (97.1 adjusted games) and he hit .260/.316/.488. That's an EqA of .276, but there's plenty of room for improvement given the low OBP. Maybin should be capable of surpassing that once he is ready. (Marc Normandin)


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