D-backs agree to terms with Joc Pederson on a 1-year contract
January 30th, 2024
The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to terms with DH/OF Joc Pederson on a 1-year contract with a mutual option for 2025. In a corresponding move, the D-backs designated RHP Collin Snider for assignment. The D-backs’ 40-man roster is at 40.
DH/OF Joc Pederson │ 31 years old │ L/L │ 6’1”, 220 │ MLB Bio
- 2-time World Series Champion (2021 Braves and 2020 Dodgers).
- 2-time National League All-Star Game starter (2022 Giants and 2015 Dodgers).
- Among active National League outfielders and designated hitters (min. 50% playing time) since 2015, is fourth with 1,122 games played, behind Charlie Blackmon (1,195), Christian Yelich (1,187) and Bryce Harper (1,151)…fifth with 186 home runs behind Harper (251), Kyle Schwarber (239), Marcell Ozuna (210) and Blackmon (187)…sixth with 433 walks…seventh with 366 extra-base hits…ninth in RBI with 485.
- In his last 2 seasons against right-handed pitching, hit .260 (168-for-646)/.354 OBP/.488 SLG/.841 OPS with 30 doubles, 6 triples, 35 home runs and 107 RBI…with runners in scoring position versus righties, batted .348 (48-for-138)/.429 OBP/.565 SLG/.994 OPS with 10 doubles, 1 triple, 6 homers and 67 RBI.
- In 79 career Postseason games, has hit .256 (50-for-195)/.332 OBP/.482 SLG/.814 OPS with 8 doubles, 12 home runs and 29 RBI.
- Among NL players in the Postseason since 2015, his 79 games rank second behind Justin Turner (84) and his 12 home runs and 29 RBI are tied for fourth (also: Bryce Harper and Max Muncy, respectively).
- Last season for the Giants, hit .235 (84-for-358)/.348 OBP/.416 SLG/.764 OPS with 14 doubles, 3 triples, 15 home runs, 51 RBI and 57 walks…tied for the team lead with 11 game-winning RBI and was second in walk rate (14.6%).
- Has played 10 Major League seasons for the Dodgers (2014-20), Cubs (2021), Braves (2021) and Giants (2022-23)…over 1,140 games, has hit .237 (786-for-3,320)/.336 OBP/.464 SLG/.800 OPS with 164 doubles, 16 triples, 186 home runs, 485 RBI and 442 walks.
Snider was claimed off waivers from the Royals on December 18, 2023.