Geraldo Perdomo
#2 SS · Diamondbacks
Silver Slugger '25
Height
6'2"
Weight
203 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
A
A-
A-
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 583 | 0.25253603 | 35 | 230 | 0.7189841 | 67 | 473 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$45.0M
Guaranteed
$27.0M
AAV
$11.3M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A-
FCA+
Geraldo Perdomo is having an above-average season at shortstop, earning an A- performance grade that positions him as a reliable everyday contributor in Arizona's infield. The 26-year-old's early-season power surge has been the standout development, with his home run contributions generating the kind of offensive buzz typically reserved for players who've broken through to a new tier. While the specific statistical breakdown isn't available, his 2025 Silver Slugger award suggests he's built on that foundation with continued offensive improvement that's exceeded modest expectations. As a five-year veteran, Perdomo has settled into that steady starter role where he provides consistent value without the pressure of superstar expectations — a comfortable spot for a middle infielder still refining his offensive identity. The media's cautiously optimistic coverage reflects someone who's performing slightly better than his public perception, with beat writers focusing on his power moments while avoiding both breakout star hype and concerning red flags. His trajectory suggests a player who's found his sweet spot as a solid two-way shortstop, with the Silver Slugger hardware validating his offensive development beyond the typical glove-first reputation that often defines his position.
Fan & Media Sentiment
A-
Very Positive
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Geraldo Perdomo's public standing is firmly in elite territory right now, with sentiment holding at an A- even as it cools slightly from a recent peak — a sign that the initial wave of excitement is settling into sustained, credible respect rather than fleeting hype. The media narrative driving that perception is genuinely compelling: MVP runner-up conversation, a feature presence on MLB Network's top 100 list ahead of the 2026 season, and consistent game-coverage emphasis on his defensive excellence at shortstop paint the picture of a player who has arrived as one of the better two-way contributors in the National League. That narrative aligns cleanly with an A- performance grade, and the recurring "getting robbed" framing in recent coverage — suggesting he's been victimized by bad luck on batted balls — actually reinforces optimism rather than undermining it, because it implies the underlying production is even stronger than the box score reflects. His 2025 Silver Slugger validates that the offensive breakout was real and recognized, giving the MVP-consideration talk a legitimate foundation rather than making it feel like media inflation. Arizona's recent roster activity — adding depth at catcher, first base, third base, and the bullpen — reads as a front office trying to build around a nucleus that includes Perdomo rather than retool away from one, which reinforces the sense that he's a cornerstone rather than a placeholder on a 17-17 club still fighting for positioning in the NL West. The bottom line is that Perdomo's narrative sits at a rare convergence of validated performance, institutional recognition, and genuine upside framing, and while sentiment has ticked down modestly over the last 30 days, there is nothing in the current media landscape that suggests this is a story heading in the wrong direction.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/9 | vs NYM | L 1-3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thu, 5/7 | vs PIT | L 2-4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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About this player
Geraldo Perdomo is a player in his 5th MLB season listed at SS for the Diamondbacks. 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 Geraldo Perdomo: Contract Value Index A, Performance A-, Sentiment A-, Fan Verdict pending.
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