Rob Refsnyder
#30 RF · Mariners
Height
5'11"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
35
College
Arizona
Draft
2012, Rd 5, #187
Experience
10 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C+
C+
A
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 558 | 0.25180897 | 35 | 157 | 0.72438157 | 22 | 348 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.3M
Guaranteed
$3.8M
AAV
$6.3M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
C+
FCA+
Rob Refsnyder grades as an above average performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.255 batting average and a 0.729 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 33 home runs and 154 RBI through 541 games (a 10-HR, 46-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. His 22 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a experienced veteran at 35, Rob is a key contributor for the Mariners. A 541-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Fan & Media Sentiment
A
Very Positive
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Rob Refsnyder has become one of the better feel-good stories in Seattle this spring, and public sentiment has settled at a strong A after briefly riding even higher — a reflection of how thoroughly he has won over both fans and media. The narrative driving that warmth is exactly what you'd expect from a savvy depth signing: coverage has framed him as a reliable outfield option who delivers genuine MLB-caliber tools, most visibly through spectacular defensive moments including home run robberies that have generated real buzz. The catch is that his on-field production grades out at a C+, which means the affection is built more on role-player appreciation and clutch cameos — including a pinch-hit home run that pushed Seattle past St. Louis just last week — than on sustained offensive output, and that gap between sentiment and performance is worth watching. His batting leadoff in at least one recent game signals the Mariners see situational value in his left-handed bat, and the "40 in 40" feature treatment he received suggests the organization is actively promoting his story to the fanbase. The roster activity surrounding him — multiple signings at infield and outfield spots over the last week — adds a layer of roster competition that could quietly squeeze his opportunity even as his profile stays positive. At 35 and on a one-year deal, Refsnyder is not a cornerstone piece, but the media framing is clearly that of a professional who has earned his spot rather than a seat-filler, and that distinction matters in how fans receive him. The narrative is warm and genuine right now, but with the Mariners sitting at 18-20 in a competitive American League West, the goodwill will need at least modest offensive backing to stay this elevated as the season progresses.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | @ CHW | W 12-8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 5/6 | vs ATL | L 2-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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About this player
Rob Refsnyder is a veteran in his 10th MLB season listed at RF for the Mariners. 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 Rob Refsnyder: Contract Value Index C+, Performance C+, Sentiment A, Fan Verdict pending.
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