David Fry
#6 1B · Guardians
Height
6'1"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
30
College
Northwestern State
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
A-
B
B-
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.4M
Guaranteed
$825K
AAV
$1.4M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A-
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
David Fry's one-year, $1.4M deal with Cleveland earns an A- CVI, representing exceptional value for a depth piece who can contribute across multiple positions. While Fry profiles as a utility player rather than an everyday starter, his ability to handle first base, catcher, and corner outfield spots makes him invaluable for a Guardians team operating on one of baseball's tightest payrolls. At just $1.4M AAV, Cleveland is paying well below market rate for a player who can provide 1-2 WAR in a super-utility role while their young position players continue developing. The short-term commitment aligns perfectly with the Guardians' competitive window, as they can reassess Fry's role after 2025 while maintaining financial flexibility to address other roster needs. For a franchise that consistently maximizes value from overlooked players, this contract represents exactly the type of shrewd, low-risk move that has kept Cleveland competitive despite their payroll constraints.
Performance Analysis
B
FCA+
David Fry grades as a solid starter at first base despite a turbulent 2025 campaign that was derailed by facial fractures, earning a B performance grade that reflects both his underlying talent and the concerning durability questions. The 30-year-old's third-year trajectory has been frustrating for Cleveland, as injuries prevented him from building on previous flashes of potential that had media outlets projecting All-Star caliber upside. His rookie scale contract makes him an affordable option for the Guardians' roster construction, though the facial fractures that sidelined him raise legitimate concerns about his ability to stay healthy over a full 162-game season. The media narrative remains surprisingly optimistic heading into 2026, framing Fry as a potential X-factor despite the injury-plagued campaign, with beat writers clinging to his untapped potential rather than his current production reality. For Fry to justify this cautious optimism, he'll need to prove his durability first and foremost — his enthusiasm about returning as a "full baseball player" suggests he's ready to move past the injury concerns, but staying on the field will be prerequisite to any meaningful contribution to Cleveland's lineup.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | vs MIN | W 6-4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 5/6 | @ KC | W 3-1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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About this player
David Fry is a player in his 3rd MLB season listed at 1B for the Guardians. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for David Fry: Contract Value Index A-, Performance B, Sentiment B-, Fan Verdict pending.
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